Exhaust Recommendations for a '73 .20 Options

[DC_neun_vierzehn]

A Bursch exhaust came on my '73 2.0 when I bought it a couple of years ago.

I always thought it was a bit loud due to an exhaust leak I had (thanks for a both a stripped threads on one of my heads and a broken dog ear on that heat exchanger.

However, now that the motor has been rebuilt (new heads) and new heat exchanger has been installed and all exhaust leaks have been addressed, I'm still finding it too loud.

I recall reading that there were quiet Bursch systems and loud Bursch systems. If that's true, I suppose I have the loud version. It's a bit much for what's basically a stock car (the engine was a 2056 rebuild).

What's available out there new (or used if in great condition) that would be quieter, but not sound like a VW bug.

[914werke]

The OG Bursch installed on your car has whats commonly known a "turbo" style muffler as part of its design.
These are chambered & fiberglass packed.
As they age can burn out that muffling material & get progressively louder as you are experiencing.
If you are not a welder any competent muffler shop can replace that muffler section with new in about .5 hr for not too much $ to reduce the racket.
I stock the actual muffler (though Im not sure its on my site) to renew it.
As an option they (friendly neighborhood muffler shop) can add (bolt) flanges to update the header to a convenient DIY component that if you desire can be tailored with the specific muffler of your choice (there are literally tens if not hundreds to choose from shops like Summit or Jegs).
Ive done this on the Bursch's Ive owned. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)