RE: [Chrysler300] Kepich exhaust for 300E

["John J. Hertog" <crossram@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I will agree with Henry, and say that I have all my exhaust systems done by
a local shop. They key is finding a local shop where the owner cares, and
does good work. I am fortunate to have such a shop in my area.  He knows how
to use a bender and creates, from scratch, beautiful systems that fit well,
look right, and are priced right.  Considering all I have to do is drop off
the car and pick it up when done, the average cost of about $400, front to
rear, all new, installed, no fuss, is well justified. 
 
The only "exception" to my using a local shop is the ram exhaust system
(forward 5 pipes) which I always purchase from Eileen Brass; those are good
pipes, well-made, and fit well  (as long as not stainless! ) 
 
John Hertog
Sag Harbor NY   

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From: Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On
Behalf Of Henry Hopkins
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 12:00 PM
To: chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: Re: [Chrysler300] Kepich exhaust for 300E



We say some good, some bad. Bit faster than others but we've had problems 
with the header pipe on one. Now we have a local shop make up and install a 
system. In the past, installing the kits ourselves didn't work because 
bends were not quite right, pipes hitting the frame, etc. Had to bang dents 
in the pipes here and there to stop the pipes hitting the frame after 
getting tired of the rattles.

Our two cents, Henry Hopkins/Richard Palmer
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John J. Hertog" <crossram@optonline.
<mailto:crossram%40optonline.net> net>
To: <chrysler300@ <mailto:chrysler300%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com>;
"'jdelrae1'" <jdelrae1@cox. <mailto:jdelrae1%40cox.net> net>
Sent: Monday, September 18, 2006 5:16 AM
Subject: [Chrysler300] Kepich exhaust for 300E

> Hi Jim, and all
>
> Jim, you are now hitched up to the listserver. Welcome aboard. As far as
> Kepich, I think the feedback you will receive from most folks is that they
> are pretty bad... both in terms of their product, and also their attitude.
>
> Any comments from membership? what would be a good source for 300E 
> exhaust
> system ?
>
>
> John
>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: jdelrae1 [mailto:jdelrae1@cox. <mailto:jdelrae1%40cox.net> net]
> Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 9:42 PM
> To: John J. Hertog
> Subject: Re: Hello
>
>
> Hello John,
> Thanks for the information.. I did end up figuring out the system I
> ordered was not the correct system. It was about 3' to long I used Kepich
> Exhaust they were in the clubs listing for resources. I'll keep you 
> posted
> on how this turns out. I am not real happy with them so far since I 
> called
> them on Saturday when I was having problems and he said they were closed 
> and
> to call back on Monday?
> Thanks!
> Jim
>
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: John J. <mailto:crossram@optonline.
<mailto:crossram%40optonline.net> net> Hertog
> To: 'jdelrae1' <mailto:jdelrae1@cox. <mailto:jdelrae1%40cox.net> net>
> Cc: 'Bob Merritt' <mailto:bob@simplexco. <mailto:bob%40simplexco.com> com>
> Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 7:09 PM
> Subject: RE: Hello
>
> Hi Jim,
>
> We should have you up and runnign on the listserver tomorrow (Monday) . 
> In
> the interim, I posted your question to the group, and rec'd this response
> from Steve Albu:
>
>
> Jim, you might want to let the club members know from whom you obtained 
> the
> exhaust system. With some rare exceptions, when you order these systems
> through the mail, they will not fit most of the time. The bends are
> critical, and it takes someone with good equipment and skill to make them
> mail order.
> Steve Albu
>
>
>
> ---- "John J. Hertog" <crossram@optonline.
> <BLOCKED::mailto:crossram@optonline. <mailto:crossram%40optonline.net>
net> net> wrote:
>> Hi to all,
>>
>> Jim is a new member.. can someone please help him with regards to his
>> question?
>> 300'ly to all
>>
>> John Hertog
>> Sag Harbor NY
>>
>> _____
>>
>> From: jdelrae1 [mailto:jdelrae1@cox. <BLOCKED::mailto:jdelrae1@cox.
<mailto:jdelrae1%40cox.net> net>
> net]
>> Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 5:11 PM
>> To: John J. Hertog
>> Subject: Hello
>>
>>
>> Hello John,
>> I was wondering if you had or knew anybody that may have a photo of the
>> under carriage of a 59E. I purchased an exhaust system for my E and am at
>> wits end trying to install it. Mine did not have a system when I 
>> purchased
>> it and the new system had no information when I received it. Spent the
> last
>> 2 day re configureing the pieces to the new system and am still
>> unsuccessfull getting this mess together. Any information would be
>> appreciated.
>> Thanks,
>> Jim DelRae
>>
>
>
> _____
>
> From: jdelrae1 [mailto:jdelrae1@cox. <mailto:jdelrae1%40cox.net> net]
> Sent: Sunday, September 17, 2006 5:11 PM
> To: John J. Hertog
> Subject: Hello
>
>
> Hello John,
> I was wondering if you had or knew anybody that may have a photo of the
> under carriage of a 59E. I purchased an exhaust system for my E and am at
> wits end trying to install it. Mine did not have a system when I 
> purchased
> it and the new system had no information when I received it. Spent the 
> last
> 2 day re configureing the pieces to the new system and am still
> unsuccessfull getting this mess together. Any information would be
> appreciated.
> Thanks,
> Jim DelRae
>
>
>
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