Was able to get the Triad installed today. Thanks to Dave for a very good product! Easy installation and I love the sound. Not terribly different from stock but just that perfect amount of gruffness and burble that my stock exhaust was missing.
Will try to attach a video but if that does not work will see if I can upload to YouTube.
Nice sound! I noticed you ordered the triad with passenger side muffler exit facing down. Is that to eliminate valance cutting?
Thanks for sharing since I'm also planning of ordering one from Dave.
914Next
Mar 31 2015, 12:54 PM
QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Mar 31 2015, 02:43 PM)
Nice sound! I noticed you ordered the triad with passenger side muffler exit facing down. Is that to eliminate valance cutting?
Thanks for sharing since I'm also planning of ordering one from Dave.
Yes, my car is all stock so I didn't want to cut the rear valance or bother with mounting another used one. Good luck with yours. It was definitely worth the investment.
bandjoey
Mar 31 2015, 08:27 PM
Good deeper smooth sound from stock.
914Next
Mar 31 2015, 08:48 PM
QUOTE(bandjoey @ Mar 31 2015, 10:27 PM)
Good deeper smooth sound from stock.
It really is. And it actually sounds even better in person than in that video.
carr914
Apr 1 2015, 04:49 AM
QUOTE(ndfrigi @ Mar 31 2015, 02:43 PM)
Nice sound! I noticed you ordered the triad with passenger side muffler exit facing down. Is that to eliminate valance cutting?
Thanks for sharing since I'm also planning of ordering one from Dave.
Here is my Triad with both facing out with a massaged valance - good look & sound
T.C., I do really like the look of the double but wanted to stay stock just slightly more than I wanted that sweet dual exit. Nice.
DRPHIL914
Apr 1 2015, 07:55 AM
i have the twin outlet with a modified valence and last year i ordered the stainless steel tips from dave as well. i'll post a picture later, but they look pretty nice! many may not know that he offers those and they were very reasonable.
DRPHIL914
Apr 1 2015, 11:49 AM
S little s.s.
OU8AVW
Apr 2 2015, 11:22 AM
Where are you guys getting the cool SS tips? I want
AndyB
Apr 2 2015, 11:26 AM
What was the cost? I am thinking about doing a comparison on a dyno to see if it really is all that. I of course will compare to a couple of other exhausts.
Andy
914Next
Apr 2 2015, 11:46 AM
[quote name='AndyB' date='Apr 2 2015, 01:26 PM' post='2168822'] What was the cost? I am thinking about doing a comparison on a dyno to see if it really is all that. I of course will compare to a couple of other exhausts.
Andy [/quote
Andy, for me it was just under $375 including shipping. Will likely vary a bit based upon shipping cost. In my view this was a very reasonably priced upgrade/replacement.
DRPHIL914
Apr 2 2015, 01:38 PM
QUOTE(OU8AVW @ Apr 2 2015, 01:22 PM)
Where are you guys getting the cool SS tips? I want
Dave at triad has them. Perfect fit. You can have them cut to whatever length you want. These I had cut so that they only stick put about a 1.5" further than the actual exhaust pipe. Phil
AndyB
Apr 2 2015, 05:45 PM
So is the triad an exhaust or just a muffler?
Tom
Apr 2 2015, 06:50 PM
Muffler. Very well built and Dave will work with you if you need something just a little different. Tom
PlaysWithCars
Apr 3 2015, 12:07 AM
Ran one on my otherwise stock '74 2.0. I'm convinced that it picked up midrange torque and had a great sound. No drone at freeway speeds and throaty when in the throttle.
renaultc
Apr 3 2015, 12:15 AM
My 74 stock 2.0l with carbs came with the triad dual setup and I love sound of it. I dont have any other reference to compare to but it suits my taste just right. In my town where trucks rule and I just come up to the hubcaps is good to let them know theres someone beside em.
AndyB
Apr 3 2015, 04:26 AM
QUOTE(plays with cars @ Apr 3 2015, 02:07 AM)
Ran one on my otherwise stock '74 2.0. I'm convinced that it picked up midrange torque and had a great sound. No drone at freeway speeds and throaty when in the throttle.
Do you have data that can confirm this? I keep hearing this but no one has any data. Sound is one thing but a muffler should be an integral part of the entire exhaust. In other words if I pony up my meager funds I don't just want sound I want actual data showing the difference in performance IMHO
914Next
Apr 3 2015, 08:09 AM
QUOTE(AndyB @ Apr 3 2015, 06:26 AM)
QUOTE(plays with cars @ Apr 3 2015, 02:07 AM)
Ran one on my otherwise stock '74 2.0. I'm convinced that it picked up midrange torque and had a great sound. No drone at freeway speeds and throaty when in the throttle.
Do you have data that can confirm this? I keep hearing this but no one has any data. Sound is one thing but a muffler should be an integral part of the entire exhaust. In other words if I pony up my meager funds I don't just want sound I want actual data showing the difference in performance IMHO
Understand but I'll pay the $350 for the sound….any performance improvement is a bonus since that wan't my primary objective.
PlaysWithCars
Apr 3 2015, 09:40 PM
QUOTE(AndyB @ Apr 3 2015, 03:26 AM)
QUOTE(plays with cars @ Apr 3 2015, 02:07 AM)
Ran one on my otherwise stock '74 2.0. I'm convinced that it picked up midrange torque and had a great sound. No drone at freeway speeds and throaty when in the throttle.
Do you have data that can confirm this? I keep hearing this but no one has any data. Sound is one thing but a muffler should be an integral part of the entire exhaust. In other words if I pony up my meager funds I don't just want sound I want actual data showing the difference in performance IMHO
No, nothing empirical, only my butt dyno. At the same time I added this though my standings in the club autocross improved and stayed there. I'm convinced this muffler is the reason I won that season.
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