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| Kaduku |
 May 7 2013, 11:14 AM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 344 Joined: 1-January 13 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 15,324 Region Association: None  |
Just wondering if someone has done this. I am still looking for the perfect exhaust note, I know, good luck right.
I have an exhaust that looks identical to an OEM for a 1.7/1.8. The exhaust tip did not match up and my muffler guy had to do his magic. It appears to be from a VW bus. I was told they are the same but the 914 version had the 914 serial numbers. I still wonder if there is a difference in sound. The one installed in my car is quiet but still has that VW sound to it. I like the sound of the Triad, but based on the YouTube videos, they still are a bit too loud for my taste. Is there an exhaust out there for a 1.7/1.8 that has that sweet soft rumble sound like my MGBs had??? If not, would a custom exhaust create that sound for me? |
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| 913B |
May 7 2013, 11:20 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 847 Joined: 25-April 05 From: South Bay/SoCal Member No.: 3,983 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(Kaduku @ May 7 2013, 10:14 AM)  Just wondering if someone has done this. I am still looking for the perfect exhaust note, I know, good luck right. I have an exhaust that looks identical to an OEM for a 1.7/1.8. The exhaust tip did not match up and my muffler guy had to do his magic. It appears to be from a VW bus. I was told they are the same but the 914 version had the 914 serial numbers. I still wonder if there is a difference in sound. The one installed in my car is quiet but still has that VW sound to it. I like the sound of the Triad, but based on the YouTube videos, they still are a bit too loud for my taste. Is there an exhaust out there for a 1.7/1.8 that has that sweet soft rumble sound like my MGBs had??? If not, would a custom exhaust create that sound for me? I think I am in the same boat. Did the tip point downwards toward the floor. Yeah it was kinda loud too to my liking. I agree with you I think our mufflers are for a bus. |
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| tracks914 |
May 7 2013, 01:50 PM
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Canadian Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,083 Joined: 15-January 03 From: Timmins, Ontario, Canada Member No.: 153 Region Association: None  |
I took an old bus muffler, cut it in half, drilled out the baffles with bigger holes and rewelded a SS shell on it with a bigger outlet and an oval tip. It sounded much better than the old van muffler.
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| vw505 |
May 7 2013, 02:25 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 228 Joined: 17-April 03 From: San Antonio, TX , Navy retired Member No.: 579 Region Association: None |
Has anyone tried the mufflers from vintage speed. They have good reviews in the VW community.
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| Kaduku |
May 7 2013, 03:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 344 Joined: 1-January 13 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 15,324 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(tracks914 @ May 7 2013, 12:50 PM) I took an old bus muffler, cut it in half, drilled out the baffles with bigger holes and rewelded a SS shell on it with a bigger outlet and an oval tip. It sounded much better than the old van muffler. Very cool! I don't think I have that kind of skills. My muffler would probably charge me an arm and a leg to do that . |
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| Kaduku |
May 7 2013, 03:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 344 Joined: 1-January 13 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 15,324 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(vw505 @ May 7 2013, 01:25 PM) Has anyone tried the mufflers from vintage speed. They have good reviews in the VW community. Now this looks promising but expensive. I looked at their website and a few YouTube videos and they sound awesome!!!!!!!!!! |
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| vw505 |
May 7 2013, 04:09 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 228 Joined: 17-April 03 From: San Antonio, TX , Navy retired Member No.: 579 Region Association: None |
They are running about 500 dollers. I like the Pee shooter one , I think it would look good on a teener.
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| Kaduku |
May 7 2013, 04:46 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 344 Joined: 1-January 13 From: SF Bay Area Member No.: 15,324 Region Association: None |
QUOTE(vw505 @ May 7 2013, 03:09 PM) They are running about 500 dollers. I like the Pee shooter one , I think it would look good on a teener. They sound as loud as the Triad maybe even louder, though that bug doing a drive by sounded pretty good. And at 500-600 bucks might as well buy a Triad. |
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| vw505 |
May 7 2013, 08:32 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 228 Joined: 17-April 03 From: San Antonio, TX , Navy retired Member No.: 579 Region Association: None |
I like how they are made of stainless steel.
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