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Posted by: Kaduku May 7 2013, 11:14 AM

Just wondering if someone has done this. I am still looking for the perfect exhaust note, I know, good luck right.

I have an exhaust that looks identical to an OEM for a 1.7/1.8. The exhaust tip did not match up and my muffler guy had to do his magic.

It appears to be from a VW bus. I was told they are the same but the 914 version had the 914 serial numbers. I still wonder if there is a difference in sound. The one installed in my car is quiet but still has that VW sound to it.

I like the sound of the Triad, but based on the YouTube videos, they still are a bit too loud for my taste.

Is there an exhaust out there for a 1.7/1.8 that has that sweet soft rumble sound like my MGBs had??? If not, would a custom exhaust create that sound for me?


Posted by: porsche913b_sp May 7 2013, 11:20 AM

QUOTE(Kaduku @ May 7 2013, 10:14 AM) *

Just wondering if someone has done this. I am still looking for the perfect exhaust note, I know, good luck right.

I have an exhaust that looks identical to an OEM for a 1.7/1.8. The exhaust tip did not match up and my muffler guy had to do his magic.

It appears to be from a VW bus. I was told they are the same but the 914 version had the 914 serial numbers. I still wonder if there is a difference in sound. The one installed in my car is quiet but still has that VW sound to it.

I like the sound of the Triad, but based on the YouTube videos, they still are a bit too loud for my taste.

Is there an exhaust out there for a 1.7/1.8 that has that sweet soft rumble sound like my MGBs had??? If not, would a custom exhaust create that sound for me?

I think I am in the same boat. Did the tip point downwards toward the floor. Yeah it was kinda loud too to my liking. I agree with you I think our mufflers are for a bus.

Posted by: tracks914 May 7 2013, 01:50 PM

I took an old bus muffler, cut it in half, drilled out the baffles with bigger holes and rewelded a SS shell on it with a bigger outlet and an oval tip. It sounded much better than the old van muffler.


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Posted by: vw505 May 7 2013, 02:25 PM

Has anyone tried the mufflers from vintage speed. They have good reviews in the VW community.

Posted by: Kaduku May 7 2013, 03:46 PM

QUOTE(tracks914 @ May 7 2013, 12:50 PM) *

I took an old bus muffler, cut it in half, drilled out the baffles with bigger holes and rewelded a SS shell on it with a bigger outlet and an oval tip. It sounded much better than the old van muffler.


Very cool! I don't think I have that kind of skills. My muffler would probably charge me an arm and a leg to do that .

Posted by: Kaduku May 7 2013, 03:47 PM

QUOTE(vw505 @ May 7 2013, 01:25 PM) *

Has anyone tried the mufflers from vintage speed. They have good reviews in the VW community.


Now this looks promising but expensive. I looked at their website and a few YouTube videos and they sound awesome!!!!!!!!!!


Posted by: vw505 May 7 2013, 04:09 PM

They are running about 500 dollers. I like the Pee shooter one , I think it would look good on a teener.

Posted by: Kaduku May 7 2013, 04:46 PM

QUOTE(vw505 @ May 7 2013, 03:09 PM) *

They are running about 500 dollers. I like the Pee shooter one , I think it would look good on a teener.


They sound as loud as the Triad maybe even louder, though that bug doing a drive by sounded pretty good. And at 500-600 bucks might as well buy a Triad.


Posted by: vw505 May 7 2013, 08:32 PM

I like how they are made of stainless steel.

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