When I had my '75 2.0 engine rebuilt, I back dated the headers to SS. My original bracket didn't fit anymore so I ordered a 914 1.7, 1.8 1970-74 bracket. It doesn't fit either. Is the transmission different or am I missing something else. Thanks in advance to anyone who has done this.

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I had the same issue, I think that the side and tail shift brackets are different.

That's a nice looking set up!

The pre-75 exchangers and brackets are different for the 2.0 and the 1.7/1.8. It appears you have 2.0 exchangers so you would need the 2.0 bracket.

I just installed a 1.7 HE on my 2.0l over the weekend, I used a 1.7 hanger and it works fine, no issues. The bracket have to match the heat exhangers not the engine size + whether it is a side or tail shift.

You need hanger B. Engman makes them new.

Here is the original bracket. No holes line up.

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Here is the 1.7, 1.8 bracket. Looking at the photo, the left side of the bracket is shorter than the right side. The left side almost fits, but the right side is way off.

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Oh well, guess I will just have to roll out the welder and make one of them work.

You need the "B" bracket in the pictures.

BTW REALLY cool looking coated Triad exhaust!!!

Thanks to everyone who has replied, especially to Jeff and Nathan. I just ordered Part B from Engman. What a great source of information on this site. Thanks again to everyone.

Now I can roll the welder back in.

You have 2.0L SSIs and you need a 2.0L muffler hanger ...

Thanks Andy. I guess you would know, you helped me load the darn things.

I thought that engine looked familiar!

I really like the carb linkage !!!!! What is it and where can I get one ???

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Those are 2.0L heat exchangers. They don't "kick up" at the end. The muffler bracket is for a 1.7/1.8L.

Get the right bracket and it will fit. No welding required.

Mark Di Bernardi installed the carb linkage. Give him a call.

Where did you get the muffler?

Looks like your bare metal bracket is a re-pop. Like the other guys mentioned, you'll still need 73-74 2.0 bracket. Had a 2.0 re-pop, and the quality wasn't that great. It also had alignment issues. Would suggest finding a good used one if you can. Motor looks great.

Here's where you can get the linkage. This is really good stuff. Worth every penny. . .

Joe

The muffler is a Triad and was coated by Jet Hot. I have not heard it yet, but I will report when I do.