Any SoCal teeners using Tangerine or Triad exhaust?, If so I'd like to take a look/listen.... Options

[heyeug]

I'm trying to decide what to replace my current stock 2.0 (and rusted with holes) muffler with. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sawzall-smiley.gif)

I'm considering a Bursch--I listened to one and it sounded pretty good.

I'm also considering the Triad and Tangerine exhaust systems. If there are any SoCal teeners who would be willing to let me come by and take a look/listen, I'd really appreciate it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I'm trying to balance performance, sound (prefer not too loud yet nice aggressive note), and cost.

BTW I bought my first 914 last week--a black '74 2.0--and I'm stoked!!! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

Eugene

[So.Cal.914]

IMHO almost any exhaust is going to give you better performance then the

stock one. Do you want to retain your heater? If not spend the extra and get

yourself a header system I hear Tangerine is good. Otherwise One outlet two

outlet's what do you want? They all sound good next to the stock muffler.

[heyeug]

IMHO almost any exhaust is going to give you better performance then the

stock one. Do you want to retain your heater? If not spend the extra and get

yourself a header system I hear Tangerine is good. Otherwise One outlet two

outlet's what do you want? They all sound good next to the stock muffler.

Thanks for the response. I forgot to mention that the heater in my stock 2.0 doesn't work right now anyway because one of the POs had the relevant ducts removed.

Yeah I'm really tempted by the Tangerine setup but I would be a little hesitant to pull the trigger without having experienced it in person first. But I must say the Tangerine twin tips look mighty nice... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I think the Triad dual exhaust looks pretty sweet too. And it has the nice benefit of bolting onto the stock HEs without needing to upgrade to headers right away--a cost saving consideration. Not sure how it compares to the Tangerine though in terms of performance...

[Mueller]

IMHO almost any exhaust is going to give you better performance then the

stock one. Do you want to retain your heater? If not spend the extra and get

yourself a header system I hear Tangerine is good. Otherwise One outlet two

outlet's what do you want? They all sound good next to the stock muffler.

Thanks for the response. I forgot to mention that the heater in my stock 2.0 doesn't work right now anyway because one of the POs had the relevant ducts removed.

Yeah I'm really tempted by the Tangerine setup but I would be a little hesitant to pull the trigger without having experienced it in person first. But I must say the Tangerine twin tips look mighty nice... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I think the Triad dual exhaust looks pretty sweet too. And it has the nice benefit of bolting onto the stock HEs without needing to upgrade to headers right away--a cost saving consideration. Not sure how it compares to the Tangerine though in terms of performance...

You cannot and I repeat, CANNOT compare the Tangerine exhuast system with any muffler that bolts to the stock or even SSI heat exchangers....period....it's been proven in Grassroots Magazine..the Tangerine exhaust was made for performance, not to sound good.....

The Tangerine header is proven to unleash more HP than any other combo out there..it comes at a price however....$1575 for the bare minimum system you'd have to purchase....(if I had the bux, I'd be all over it and have one myself)

If you have close to $1600 to spend on the exhaust, then it's the best choice, if you only have a few hundred bucks to spend then no need to waste anybodys time trying to locate one just to listen to...

As for the other brand headers, they start in the $400 range and go up a few hundred bucks depending on the options (like a muffler and ceramic coatings which add $$$ to the mix)

[heyeug]

You cannot and I repeat, CANNOT compare the Tangerine exhuast system with any muffler that bolts to the stock or even SSI heat exchangers....period....it's been proven in Grassroots Magazine..the Tangerine exhaust was made for performance, not to sound good.....

The Tangerine header is proven to unleash more HP than any other combo out there..it comes at a price however....$1575 for the bare minimum system you'd have to purchase....(if I had the bux, I'd be all over it and have one myself)

If you have close to $1600 to spend on the exhaust, then it's the best choice, if you only have a few hundred bucks to spend then no need to waste anybodys time trying to locate one just to listen to...

As for the other brand headers, they start in the $400 range and go up a few hundred bucks depending on the options (like a muffler and ceramic coatings which add $$$ to the mix)

IIRC the Grassroots Magazine article did not include a comparison with a Triad header/exhaust setup. I understand the Tangerine exhaust system was not made to "sound good". But the fact that Chris has two types of mufflers is evidence that some consideration is given to sound. So one of the things I am trying to determine is whether I think the sound is too loud for my tastes. I also understand that the Tangerine system apparently provides the biggest HP boost. I'd like to experience for myself if I think that the power increase is worth it (from the perspective of price, performance, sound, durability, etc.) compared to other less expensive systems. Perhaps my initial post was not clear enough but implicit to my request is that I have the opportunity to ride in the car to get a feel for the power increase firsthand, not just listen to it.

Yes I have the money to spend on the Tangerine but the key point is that I want to make an informed decision on a system that will suit me, and I consider firsthand knowledge/experience to be important.

So in that spirit I ask again--any Socal teeners with modified exhaust willing to let me take a look? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif)

[Mueller]

IIRC the Grassroots Magazine article did not include a comparison with a Triad header/exhaust setup. I understand the Tangerine exhaust system was not made to "sound good". But the fact that Chris has two types of mufflers is evidence that some consideration is given to sound. So one of the things I am trying to determine is whether I think the sound is too loud for my tastes. I also understand that the Tangerine system apparently provides the biggest HP boost. I'd like to experience for myself if I think that the power increase is worth it (from the perspective of price, performance, sound, durability, etc.) compared to other less expensive systems. Perhaps my initial post was not clear enough but implicit to my request is that I have the opportunity to ride in the car to get a feel for the power increase firsthand, not just listen to it.

Yes I have the money to spend on the Tangerine but the key point is that I want to make an informed decision on a system that will suit me, and I consider firsthand knowledge/experience to be important.

So in that spirit I ask again--any Socal teeners with modified exhaust willing to let me take a look? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif)

Personally, I'm betting that the Triad muffler will have 0 to 3hp gain over the stock muffler...

So basicly you are saying that if a $1600 system sounds best you'll fork over the money instead of getting a $600 or even a $200 setup?? I find that hard to believe.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/screwy.gif) , but hey, people do crazy things (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

I do believe Chris had made some changes(improvements) in his header design since that article so there will be even more HP gain....now for a bone stock motor, I'm not sure if the increase would be the same percentage as with a mod'd motor....