Triad West Exhaust Options

[messix]

1.7/1.8 h/e are like that

[DRPHIL914]

Post some audio on The Tube after install so we can all dream:-)

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do that for those that have not heard- but i'll just go out the garage (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

I think you will like!! i have had mine for 2 years, nice sound , not tinney, but not too loud at all cruising either- a great balance.

enjoy- and post some pictures when you get her in place!!

Noticed that your head pipes are kicked up at the flange compared to mine that are straight back. Is that the way they came or did you change some things around??

thats because the SS H.E.'s are for 1.7, 1.8.'s - when i bought them i did not know there was a difference in the h.e. design when i got them - i have a 2.0 motor,, i got such a great deal on the h.e.'s i just kept them, and i had the triad make for the 1.7 set up. the are the same otherwise, no difference in performance.
and no one knows why porsche went to the trouble to make them different. they could have made them the same for all models, they bolt up the same, are interchangable for that reason.

phil

[DRPHIL914]

if you ever decide to go the header route, and do stainless , check out racer chris's set up at tangerine racing-- someday i will!!!

[LINGO]

How long does it take the guys from Triad to return a email and/or a phone call (I left a message)? I did both last week and have not heard anything back from them? I've read where they are pretty busy so I don't want to bother them too much but I am looking to purchase the Triad muffler and would like to get the purchase in motion.

[r_towle]

less than two years, the age of this thread.

Its worth the wait...keep trying.
Cool muffler.

Try calling at different times of day.
When in the shop, if they keep answering the phone they never get any work done.
Kinda goes with the territory of doing business with a small shop.

rich

[AZ914]

I think 'Triad' is just one guy, Dave. Like Rich said, try at a different time if you call.

[boxsterfan]

You'll love it. A pic of my car that I got from Camp914.

[Olympic 914]

I like these pipes also. might try to get a set.

If I can sell my old ones..

[bandjoey]

a sound clip would be nice.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/poke.gif)

they look great!

What's the weight difference as compared to a stock 1.7-1.7 muffler? Does it hang from the header pipes without additional support to the body?

[carr914]

When I bought mine, I got a Custom Rear Valance! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)

[PanelBilly]

It's just Dave, but that's enough. Try sending an email that he can respond to on his schedule. Then be prepared to wait in line for your order. Its worth the wait.

[PanelBilly]

duplicate errrorrrr

[mwyatt]

I bought one a couple years ago and Dave was great to deal with (he was responsive and patient with my questions). No affiliation, I just had a good experience.

[Alphaogre]

I have been going back and forth on getting one for my 1970 1.7 but i'm not sure with that motor it would be worth any "performance" and I cant find any video or audio on how it will sound...I would like it to sound a little less beetle and a little more 2.0 6 cylinder motor...

[LINGO]

I appreciate the comments I will definitely keep trying and will send another email.

Carr914 where did you pick up that custom valance? I was going to fab my old one but if I could grab one like that I'd do it?

[Tom]

Alphaogre,

Get with MWAYT , the post above yours, ( you are both in San Diego ) and listen for yourself. I was at a 914 gathering and was accused of having a 6 in mine. Nope, it's a four! It is a bit louder, but throaty.
Don't think you will be disappointed.
Tom

[smarens]

you have to post a video with audio, I really want to hear it, how load is it over your stock one you took off? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif)

[smarens]

oops mistyped load

[Garland]

From my old post:

This was a 6 valance, and I had to move the hole slightly outboard and weld in a plate to cover the difference. I trimmed the Triad tips off about 3", installed the valance and outlined the locations for the holes from the backside of the valance. The exhaust is very well made, but it, or the car was slightly off on side to side height. So a slight shim on one trans mount, and a extra washer at the engine bar made it correct. I left about a 1/2 " clearance around the pipe after increasing the size to fit the Audi A8 tips. The holes are not round since the valance is angled. Slightly oval cut.

The reason I cut a 6 valance was it had been cut before to fit a 4!. Hard to think the PO did that.

[bandjoey]

From my old post:

This was a 6 valance, and I had to move the hole slightly outboard and weld in a plate to cover the difference. I trimmed the Triad tips off about 3", installed the valance and outlined the locations for the holes from the backside of the valance. The exhaust is very well made, but it, or the car was slightly off on side to side height. So a slight shim on one trans mount, and a extra washer at the engine bar made it correct. I left about a 1/2 " clearance around the pipe after increasing the size to fit the A8 tips. The holes are not round since the valance is angled. Slightly oval cut.

The reason I cut a 6 valance was it had been cut before to fit a 4!. Hard to think the PO did that.

Gee John. I clicked on the picture over and over waiting for the video to come up. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) Great looking car though!