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Posted by: jdlmodelt Dec 23 2012, 10:48 PM

I have a 1972 that I just installed the 76 2.0l engine. I have a Bursche muffler system that the previous owner sent home with me. The muffler assemblly won't line up. WHen I first installed the headers they appeared to be hanging too low...so I flipped them over and now the muffler won't fit? Any pics of how it is supposed to look?

Posted by: Hammy Dec 23 2012, 10:55 PM

1.7/1.8 and 2.0 exhaust systems are different. Your muffler might be for a 1.7.

Posted by: jdlmodelt Dec 23 2012, 10:59 PM

Thanks for the insight. The header has a sticker on it that says its for 75 and 76 models. But I wondered if the clearance was different since i was putting a 76 engine/exhaust in a 72 car?

Posted by: Hammy Dec 23 2012, 11:06 PM

Forgot to mention.. The 75/76 late style headers/heat exchangers were different too, IIRC. They will not bolt up to the earlier style 2.0 mufflers. The 76 2.0 motor will go in your 72 no problem, you just need a matching exhaust/muffler setup. Do you have pictures?

Posted by: jdlmodelt Dec 23 2012, 11:13 PM

I'll try to grab some pics tomorrow.
thanks,
j

Posted by: quadracerx Dec 24 2012, 10:13 AM

Ok...Im confused...which is nothing new..LOL

So if I had a 76 car the muffler from a 73-74 wont fit without swapping the heat exchangers too? Both cars are 2.0...

Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Dec 24 2012, 10:26 AM

You understand correctly, quad

Posted by: SLITS Dec 24 2012, 11:31 AM

Gentlemen ....

1.7/1.8 are dual pipe that turn upward at the end.

2.0s are dual pipe the do not turn up at the end.

'75 - '76 is a single pipe.

Posted by: jdlmodelt Dec 24 2012, 11:39 AM

Okay, here's a couple of pics of the header section without the muffler. Did I mount it correctly? I first mounted it the other way around and it seemed to me that the muffler would have been hanging lower than the engine/tranny and that didn't see right.

Posted by: jdlmodelt Dec 24 2012, 11:42 AM

Here's another pic.


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Posted by: SLITS Dec 24 2012, 11:49 AM

From Pelican Parts Website:



Looks like you are A-OK ............. the muffler outlet will be on the drivers' side when viewing the vehicle from the front.

Posted by: jdlmodelt Dec 24 2012, 12:38 PM

Thanks Slits...the muffler won't fit. It hits the heat shield and bumper.

Posted by: jdlmodelt Dec 24 2012, 03:12 PM

Is the shift linkage all that exists on the side shifter? The pic kind of shows the shift linkage?
j
Some models appear to show a second linkage?