Exhaust mismatch - maybe mixing 1.7/8 and 2.0?, whatever it is, it doesn't fit... |
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Exhaust mismatch - maybe mixing 1.7/8 and 2.0?, whatever it is, it doesn't fit... |
toomanyinkc |
Jun 20 2007, 09:50 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 67 Joined: 8-February 07 From: Kansas City Member No.: 7,509 |
The 914 experts on the forum identified my heat exchangers as '73-'74 2.0 units. I unboxed the exhaust system that the PO provided with the car and noticed that (1) it's the worst quality I've ever seen and (2) the flanges don't match my heat exchangers. The bolt holes are off just a bit.
The bolt holes in the gasket match the flanges on the black exhaust. They do not match the heat exchanger. I assume this exhaust is for a 1.7/1.8 and that is why the flanges don't match? This pic shows the gasket on the HX flange. I've been searching the messages for exhaust system recommendations and Bursch seems to be highly regarded. I'm looking for the sweet spot of good quality, price, and reasonable power. I'll give up 5 or 10 hp if the exhaust system costs half as much. I will not, however, go so low that I have to put up with flanges that are badly warped from the welding. What do you recommend? Engine is carb'd. Nothing special. |
Dave_Darling |
Jun 21 2007, 10:37 AM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 14,991 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California |
I believe that the gaskets you have are indeed for the 1.7/1.8 exhaust. If that is indeed the case, you'll also find that the flanges, when mounted on the engine, are a different distance apart than the inlets for your muffler.
--DD |
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