How to make a '74 1.8L sound less like a VW bug, Would this necessitate a muffler change? Muffler modification? Exhaust tip? Options

[mjsdt914]

Looking to improve the sound of my '74 1.8L ... make is less like a VW Bug ((

[euro911]

Looks a lot like a Subaru motor ?

[wonkipop]

Looks a lot like a Subaru motor ?

very similar looking.
a very different sound.
twin cam per head 4 valve version has around 130 hp.
motronic injection.
think the one lying around in workshop came out of a late 33 II.

there was also a 1.7 two valve version with later version of L jet on it. 110 hp.
no carb versions.

earlier smaller capacity 1.5 L versions have a nice twin 2 barrel carb set up.
a mate of mine had a 33 sportswagen with that engine.
good engine - a shite car. bus like steering wheel mounting angle and pedals that were too close. you could never get comfortable to drive it. it cracked in half across the front before it even had a chance to rust out.
alfas = one of the few cars that did rust out in aus.

we are thinking of jamming it in this and going to lake gairdner.
probably the last sud left in aus that didn't rust away or break in half across the front.
crazy covid stuff wrecked those plans + this year rain filled the salt lake.
might still try and do it.


dimensionally the engine would fit in a 914. but then there is all the water cooling stuff you have to do.