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914World.com _ 914World Garage _ New Bursch Stainless Muffler for the 1.7/1.8 ?
Posted by: pete000 Feb 11 2016, 11:59 PM
Saw this just show up on ebay, looks really nice. Any one have any experience with it? Not cheap at over 1300 bucks though !
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Posted by: Valy Feb 12 2016, 01:02 AM
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-1-7-l-1-8-l-Sport-muffler-High-temp-polished-stainless-Steel-/151981183727?nav=SEARCH
Did someone forget you need access to the other side of the exhaust flange? 
Posted by: porschetub Feb 12 2016, 02:26 AM
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-1-7-l-1-8-l-Sport-muffler-High-temp-polished-stainless-Steel-/151981183727?nav=SEARCH
Did someone forget you need access to the other side of the exhaust flange?
really can't you see the captive nuts inside?geez I can and my eyes aren't what they used to be
Posted by: Racer Chris Feb 12 2016, 05:52 AM
Saw this just show up on ebay, looks really nice. Any one have any experience with it? Not cheap at over 1300 bucks though !
That's $400 more than mine.
Posted by: mepstein Feb 12 2016, 06:48 AM
Saw this just show up on ebay, looks really nice. Any one have any experience with it? Not cheap at over 1300 bucks though !
That's $400 more than mine.
if your going to spend real money you might as well get a real exhaust like Chris's tangerine setup
Posted by: The Cabinetmaker Feb 12 2016, 07:17 AM
I used to swear by the bursch units, but the last two I installed were pure junk. Paint was still wet in the box, and they beat up the muffler with a ball peen so the outlet would fit which was totally unnecessary. The outlet had plenty of room to clear if they just turn it a little bit. There was a hole in the top of the muffler I could stick my hand in after 2 months of service. I've bought my last bursch! I chased an "exhaust leak" on one car for three months that caused popping on decel. Cut the muffler off and replaced it with a $20.00 muffler from pep boys. Popping disappeared.
Posted by: rgalla9146 Feb 12 2016, 09:44 AM
The muffler itself looks great.
The flange area looks amateurish.
Expensive too.
Posted by: RohJay Feb 12 2016, 10:00 AM
http://m.ebay.com/itm/Porsche-914-1-7-l-1-8-l-Sport-muffler-High-temp-polished-stainless-Steel-/151981183727?nav=SEARCH
Did someone forget you need access to the other side of the exhaust flange?
really can't you see the captive nuts inside?geez I can and my eyes aren't what they used to be
Well, it's not just fitting it on when new... imagine trying to take it off after a few years, after the bolts have seized in there.
Also I don't think this is a "Bursch"
Posted by: pete000 Feb 12 2016, 12:15 PM
The ebay ad states it as Bursch as manufacture.
I haven't seen it listed any where else.
Fore sure would have to use anti seize on the bolts and pray they don't seize !
Posted by: '73-914kid Feb 12 2016, 12:39 PM
That's not a bursch, that's a SCART muffler, from France. The seem welds between the halves give it away, as does the little serial plate that it welded on the front (back) of the muffler. Dead Giveaway, as is the price. 
Posted by: somd914 Feb 12 2016, 03:11 PM
I used to swear by the bursch units, but the last two I installed were pure junk. Paint was still wet in the box, and they beat up the muffler with a ball peen so the outlet would fit which was totally unnecessary. The outlet had plenty of room to clear if they just turn it a little bit. There was a hole in the top of the muffler I could stick my hand in after 2 months of service. I've bought my last bursch! I chased an "exhaust leak" on one car for three months that caused popping on decel. Cut the muffler off and replaced it with a $20.00 muffler from pep boys. Popping disappeared.
Chris or Triad for my next one.
Posted by: pete000 Feb 12 2016, 03:14 PM
Sound clip.
Seems loud...
https://youtu.be/Ji-C1VsCQBI
Posted by: r_towle Feb 12 2016, 03:31 PM
I would go with Foley if you want stainless.
There are alot of different types of stainless, and quality of stainless.
At least with Chris, you can speak with the actual manufacturer and know he will take care of you.
Oh, and its cheaper.
rich
Posted by: somd914 Feb 13 2016, 08:28 AM
Sound clip.
Seems loud...
https://youtu.be/Ji-C1VsCQBI
Just our down the volume on your computer
Seriously, I like the sound, but not at that price...
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