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New muffler for my six |
mepstein |
Jun 18 2018, 01:06 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,255 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
In my mind, there are times when you want a loud muffler, even if it’s only to enjoy the sound of the six. But if I’m going to drive it a couple hours or more, I don’t want something that will make my ears bleed. Ben came up with a solution for me. I love it!
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Cairo94507 |
Jun 18 2018, 01:39 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,734 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
Very cool and creative. Ben does great work. When I saw my SS heat exchangers and muffler in LA, I was very impressed with their construction, welds, and appearance. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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JmuRiz |
Jun 18 2018, 01:53 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,425 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Good stuff, I was planning on sending him my old M&K to get rebuilt as a rally muffler too. Wonder how many years it'll be before I am ready to install/test it (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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11tenths |
Jun 18 2018, 02:28 PM
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Ve get too soon old, und too late schmart Group: Members Posts: 142 Joined: 11-October 12 From: Islip, Long Island, NY Member No.: 15,026 Region Association: North East States |
Allright boys- I guess this is as good a place as any to jump in with this;
I love the idea of the Town & Country mufflers for the reasons Mark mentioned, but have wanted to suggest to Ben for a while that he go the final mile and use solenoid actuated butterfly cut outs for the sport pipes, like the Muscle car guys do, so you could dial in between the loud and soft effect of the muffler. Sport pipes closed for running around your neighborhood on Sunday mornings, once out on the road- let 'er rip, without having to get out and touch hot exhaust components. I'd bet you wouldn't be able to keep up with demand from the 911 crowd. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Cheers- Harry |
mb911 |
Jun 18 2018, 02:31 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,825 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
My mufflers are just so different in the internal construction from the M&k mufflers its unrecognizable except for the similar exterior appearance..
Nathan I could do something similar to this to your new muffler as well? |
mepstein |
Jun 18 2018, 03:25 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,255 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
This one started out as one of Ben’s quiet mufflers. It’s not a modified M&K. I asked him to hot rod it. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif)
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11tenths |
Jun 18 2018, 03:43 PM
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Ve get too soon old, und too late schmart Group: Members Posts: 142 Joined: 11-October 12 From: Islip, Long Island, NY Member No.: 15,026 Region Association: North East States |
BTW- That is one Badass looking exhaust!
Didn't mean to steal your thunder... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/drooley.gif) -HB |
mb911 |
Jun 18 2018, 04:15 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,825 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Allright boys- I guess this is as good a place as any to jump in with this; I love the idea of the Town & Country mufflers for the reasons Mark mentioned, but have wanted to suggest to Ben for a while that he go the final mile and use solenoid actuated butterfly cut outs for the sport pipes, like the Muscle car guys do, so you could dial in between the loud and soft effect of the muffler. Sport pipes closed for running around your neighborhood on Sunday mornings, once out on the road- let 'er rip, without having to get out and touch hot exhaust components. I'd bet you wouldn't be able to keep up with demand from the 911 crowd. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) Cheers- Harry The only issue is that I don't market to the 911 market.. That would ruin the deal the current owner of m&k have.. The 914-6 market is so small.. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
Dion |
Jun 18 2018, 07:36 PM
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RN Group: Members Posts: 2,764 Joined: 16-September 04 From: Audubon,PA Member No.: 2,766 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
Now that's a sweet rallye style silencer Mark & Ben.
very cool! |
mb911 |
Jun 18 2018, 07:42 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,825 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Thanks.. I plan to do something like that for my car as well..
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TravisNeff |
Jun 18 2018, 07:52 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,082 Joined: 20-March 03 From: Mesa, AZ Member No.: 447 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Nice..
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johnhora |
Jun 18 2018, 09:45 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 866 Joined: 7-January 03 From: Derby City KY Member No.: 107 Region Association: None |
Got to love a rallye muffler...
Mark you have to make a video of this thing in action (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) another piece of Ben's art work...beautiful |
Cairo94507 |
Jun 18 2018, 10:27 PM
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Michael Group: Members Posts: 9,734 Joined: 1-November 08 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 9,712 Region Association: Northern California |
I have to admit I love the idea of a "zoomie" activated valve to switch between quite and not so quiet while driving. My other Porsche has the Porsche Sport Exhaust and my wife loves being able to open the exhaust up on her way home. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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mb911 |
Jun 19 2018, 05:04 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,825 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I can put cut outs in no problem but I can't hide them internally. And cut outs can look cumbersome and expensive as well to add.
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JmuRiz |
Jun 19 2018, 07:02 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,425 Joined: 30-December 02 From: NoVA Member No.: 50 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I agree, the current Porsche sport mufflers are 2-in-4 out designs. One pair of outlets are valve actuated to bypass the secondary mufflers. It's a large unit...and very $$$.
To be honest Ben, I have a feeling my 2-in-1-out I just got from you will make my daughter and neighbors happy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) But I'll be in touch when I get the itch for more loudness...it always seems to happen a couple years after. I guess I need to get off my duff and put the car together to find out, right? At least I sold the 911, so that'll give me the $ needed to finish the 914. Leave it to a 914 guy to sell a perfectly good, strong running 911 to fund a 10-year 914/6 conversion project (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) |
mb911 |
Jun 19 2018, 07:28 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,825 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
I agree, the current Porsche sport mufflers are 2-in-4 out designs. One pair of outlets are valve actuated to bypass the secondary mufflers. It's a large unit...and very $$$. To be honest Ben, I have a feeling my 2-in-1-out I just got from you will make my daughter and neighbors happy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) But I'll be in touch when I get he itch for more loudness...it always seems to happen a couple years after. I guess I need to get off my duff and put the car together to find out, right? At least I sold the 911, so that'll give me the $ needed to finish the 914. Leave it to a 914 guy to sell a perfectly good, strong running 911 to fund a 10-year 914/6 conversion project (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Right I hear that no pun intended.. |
mepstein |
Jun 19 2018, 10:14 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,255 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I agree, the current Porsche sport mufflers are 2-in-4 out designs. One pair of outlets are valve actuated to bypass the secondary mufflers. It's a large unit...and very $$$. To be honest Ben, I have a feeling my 2-in-1-out I just got from you will make my daughter and neighbors happy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) But I'll be in touch when I get the itch for more loudness...it always seems to happen a couple years after. I guess I need to get off my duff and put the car together to find out, right? At least I sold the 911, so that'll give me the $ needed to finish the 914. Leave it to a 914 guy to sell a perfectly good, strong running 911 to fund a 10-year 914/6 conversion project (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) I saw it when it was at scott’s. Great looking car. |
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