need a new muffler whats best?, I have a 75 1.8 stock Options

[mattp]

I have a 1975 1.8 stock engine. Prior owner put a Monza muffler on it and it is really loud and starting to get holes in it.
I use it as an occassional car, mostly summer but as long as no snow drive it in winter so I want heat, I dont mind some noise but its REALLY loud now.
So long as I am changing mufflers I woyuldnt mind picking up a few hp.
any ideas?

[Andyrew]

You need to find out if you already have SS heat exhangers.
Alot of cars were shipped from the factory with them.

fyi the mufflers you currently have are damn loud.. because they are blown out... Almost all of those things blow out.

You could replace the mufflers in your monza exhaust with cheap turbo mufflers and quiet it down a little. or if you want to spend the $$ and buy a pair of name brand mufflers to put in place...

If you want the most hp.. The triad system is the way to go... they sound the best.. but they are the most expensive...

Go down to a reputable muffler shop and ask them for photo's of their customer cars. See what they specialize in, if its stock replacements, or hot rods and custom piping.. Generally the hot rod guys love doing buisness under the table (cash only) and will give you a good deal and take care of your car while your doing it, as they are used to high end cars coming in for serious $$ exhausts.. While your there, see if they will put in on the rack and (take pics) give you an estimate.. then once you've done some research on muffler prices, ebay stuff, ect.. then you can make your decision.

Andrew