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Posted by: Hydra Feb 14 2005, 02:47 PM

Just got this thing off of my 2.0 914. Since i have never seen anything like that on a 914, i was wondering if this was oem, aftermarket, or just custom. It looks damn good but can't tell what it is. Any hint would help.
thanks
p.s: i've just got it sandblasted, in case you were wondering about the color

Posted by: Mueller Feb 14 2005, 02:49 PM

wow, it's invisible

welcome to da' club

Posted by: Bleyseng Feb 14 2005, 02:49 PM

Welcome. You are a long ways away! Try again on posting the pic again or is it the super double secret stealth version??

Geoff

Posted by: d914 Feb 14 2005, 02:50 PM

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Posted by: scooter311 Feb 14 2005, 02:55 PM

It looks very light


Welcome!

Posted by: Bleyseng Feb 14 2005, 02:57 PM

Mmm, Lebonese coffee, mmm, love that stuff.
Post some pics of your car on the Owner rides thread nailed above. (and send me some coffee)

Geoff

Posted by: Reiche Feb 14 2005, 03:00 PM

He might be from Lebanon PA. Do they have good coffee there?

Posted by: bd1308 Feb 14 2005, 03:34 PM

welcome man..... i should get mikez to give this guy a Z welcome

Posted by: Hydra Feb 14 2005, 05:00 PM

pics at last (i hope)


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Posted by: SirAndy Feb 14 2005, 05:05 PM

they come in different brands, this one looks like a early MANTA, but it could also be a MONZA (altough i though all monza had the tip upwards in an angle) ...

Andy

Posted by: Headrage Feb 14 2005, 05:05 PM

Looks like a monza or sebring. Not stock either way.

Posted by: Hydra Feb 14 2005, 05:16 PM

i'd like to know how much it is worth $, since i'm thinking of getting it powder coated, just to know if it's worth it.
thanks

Posted by: SirAndy Feb 14 2005, 05:19 PM

QUOTE (Hydra @ Feb 14 2005, 03:16 PM)

i'd like to know how much it is worth $, since i'm thinking of getting it powder coated, just to know if it's worth it. thanks

dunno how much $$$, i think mine was $200 new. a lot of people don't like them. they flow less than a bursch, but still better than a stock muffler ...

i'm not sure powder-coating is a good thing.
they get HOT !

Andy

Posted by: ! Feb 14 2005, 05:21 PM

$50 bucks used.....200 new. Not the best performing muffler...powder coating will burn off...use hi temp barbeque paint in a rattle can.

ANDY...I've been told a good STOCK 73-74 914 muffler is the best flowing...they are just big bucks.

Posted by: bd1308 Feb 14 2005, 05:22 PM

i have manta headers(bc i am impatient and cheap) and it's starting to rust....any ideals?

Posted by: root Feb 14 2005, 05:22 PM

Monza, I had one hanging in the garage for 20 years.
When I took it down, mounted it and fired it up, a chipmunk nest blew out the pipes.
Chestnuts and alll!

Posted by: SirAndy Feb 14 2005, 05:27 PM

QUOTE (bd1308 @ Feb 14 2005, 03:22 PM)

and it's starting to rust....

they all rust. the day the leave the factory. just like the rest of the car. not much you can do about it. mufflers always rust unless they're made out of SS. too much moisture inside ...

just drive the snot out of it. the more you keep it hot, the longer it'll last ...
Andy

Posted by: Hydra Feb 14 2005, 05:33 PM

how about SS repros of those on a mandrel bender? they should flow well if properly designed......and never rust (first part not to ever rust on a 914 )
plus the looks, i think they are awesome.....

Posted by: Mueller Feb 14 2005, 05:41 PM

QUOTE (Hydra @ Feb 14 2005, 04:33 PM)

how about SS repros of those on a mandrel bender? they should flow well if properly designed......and never rust (first part not to ever rust on a 914 ) plus the looks, i think they are awesome.....

mandrel bent tubing would not make a difference...it's a crappy design...too many bends....

QUOTE

ANDY...I've been told a good STOCK 73-74 914 muffler is the best flowing...they are just big bucks

Grassroots confirmed that a few years back....the Mittlemotor one would be a good choice....

Posted by: riverman Feb 14 2005, 05:59 PM

Monza. Just took one off my car. Anybody want it?

Posted by: ! Feb 14 2005, 06:01 PM

Give it the "float test".....

Posted by: redshift Feb 14 2005, 06:23 PM

Use it as a spike strip next time your girlfriend trys to drive off drunk during a fight.


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