Stainless steel heat exchangers and mufflers, Who makes the best? Options

[CLTAMT]

Hi folks,

I've been trolling the forum trying to read up on exhaust systems and quite frankly my eyeballs have crossed. I'll readily admit I have the attention span of a gnat! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

I recently purchased a '76 2.0L with the California emission system which is VERY restrictive and not required in my state. Or the air injection pump. I have no doubt a German engineer was trying to get even with us when he designed that system. All I can say is - DAMN!

I want to replace the restricted single-pass heat exchangers with good quality SS duals and a good SS single outlet muffler that exits in the stock location.

I'm looking at the SSI brand for earlier 2.0L motors. Is that the best available for the 914 2.0L? If so where is the best place to purchase them? I'm seeing them online from $1800 to $2600+. I'm assuming the early style will bolt right up to my '76?

As far as a good single outlet SS muffler, what are you guys running? I would like to have a good quality muffler that is as free flowing as possible without rattling my teeth - or sounding like the
neighbors' kid's Honda Del sol with it's "brapp-brapp" fart-can muffler. On the other hand I don't want it whistling like my old VW beetle either. A nice throaty sound would make my 63 year old ears very happy!

What do you 914 experts recommend?

Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[DRPHIL914]

Hi folks,

I've been trolling the forum trying to read up on exhaust systems and quite frankly my eyeballs have crossed. I'll readily admit I have the attention span of a gnat! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

I recently purchased a '76 2.0L with the California emission system which is VERY restrictive and not required in my state. Or the air injection pump. I have no doubt a German engineer was trying to get even with us when he designed that system. All I can say is - DAMN!

I want to replace the restricted single-pass heat exchangers with good quality SS duals and a good SS single outlet muffler that exits in the stock location.

I'm looking at the SSI brand for earlier 2.0L motors. Is that the best available for the 914 2.0L? If so where is the best place to purchase them? I'm seeing them online from $1800 to $2600+. I'm assuming the early style will bolt right up to my '76?

As far as a good single outlet SS muffler, what are you guys running? I would like to have a good quality muffler that is as free flowing as possible without rattling my teeth - or sounding like the
neighbors' kid's Honda Del sol with it's "brapp-brapp" fart-can muffler. On the other hand I don't want it whistling like my old VW beetle either. A nice throaty sound would make my 63 year old ears very happy!

What do you 914 experts recommend?

Cheers! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

George is right your best bet is just to get his new SS muffler if you want the HE and your current 75 HE is in good condition.
But if its all in back condition you have 2 choices for back dating regarding HE/header- you can get a header pipe with no HE from Tangerine Racing, or SMC has brand new SS headers too, OR post a wanted to buy ad for a set of early SSHE or the steel HE like factory made, George has those too. but someone might have a nice set.

Oh and also check with Marty at MSDS they make awesome headers !!!
For mufflers to go wtih earil HE or headers, you have
Tangerine Racing, Dansk on several sites, and on SMC website new Bursch headers and sport muffler collectors, 914rubber new SS mufflers, Vintage speed i think on several sits including AA
The new SS products at SMC are made by Bursch.
i lucked out on my 75 when i got it my whole syste was shot and had to be replaced and i found a new set barely used by a guy on line , early SS HE sold them to me back then8 years ago for $350!!! those are now still mint clean and mated now with
one of Ben's custom Stainless mufflers but he is now not making mufflers .

good Luck