i just bought a new 2.0 liter 73/74 bannana muffler from mid america(tweeks) for $219. it turns out to be a dansk....most other guys are selling them for over 400 for dansk. also got a deal of heater flappers too

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i just bought a new 2.0 liter 73/74 bannana muffler from mid america(tweeks) for $219. it turns out to be a dansk....most other guys are selling them for over 400 for dansk. also got a deal of heater flappers too

isn't that the OEM of the factory part?

good deal.....hope it's built to flow and sound like the original

the original 914 was leistritz, the current porsche exhausts are Dansk, Dansk was a supplier for flapper valves and such. it is identical to the stock one, I will put some pictures up shortly. I was gonna get a bursch, but i wanted an oem style muffler.

I like the factory muffler too. I just won an auction for a stainless leistritz muffler last week or so. I can hardly wait to get it and put it in the car with the 2 liter HE's. Let that motor breathe.

Now that muffler I would like to see!!

--DD

In all the time I've worked on 914s, I have yet to see a SS Leistritz muffler for a 914. The Cap'n

I sold a 2.L one on Ebay last year, never used it.
Had it for years.

Had some surface rust so I applied a little primer.

QUOTE (porsche914gt @ Feb 17 2005, 04:17 PM)

Had some surface rust so I applied a little primer.

I thought I read somewhere that primer will actually pull moisture in, since it's porous.

Jen

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Jenny   Posted on Feb 17 2005, 04:36 PM QUOTE (porsche914gt @ Feb 17 2005, 04:17 PM) Had some surface rust so I applied a little primer. ohmy.gif I thought I read somewhere that primer will actually pull moisture in, since it's porous. Jen

My understanding was that because it's porous, similar to a thin piece of cloth, the exposed areas will get rusted. Primer needs to be porous in order for the paint to stick.

Yeah, I know. My car was once 2/3 surface rust, and we primered over its unsightliness since I was driving it. I found out later that wasn't so good during the rainy season. It probably aids the rusts more. Proally alright for a couple months, but definitely not a long term solution.

Jen

i just ordered a set of flappers as well from them @39.99 each. they are going up to 49.99 shortly btw

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Jenny   Posted on Feb 17 2005, 05:11 PM Yeah, I know. My car was once 2/3 surface rust, and we primered over its unsightliness since I was driving it. I found out later that wasn't so good during the rainy season. It probably aids the rusts more. Proally alright for a couple months, but definitely not a long term solution. Jen

Yah, you're probably ok for a short period of time, but at one point you'll have to remove the primer to get down to the rust, use "Metal Prep" then reprimer and paint.

I still have original muffler on my car. It still has plenty of miles left. Did 74 1.8's use same manufacturer?

What was the part number from Tweeks? 400-482 Muffler, ANSA, 2.0 ltr $219.99? Was that the one?

yup...2 left , they are dansk

Thanks, ordered one up. I'm sick of how loud my exhaust currently is, a no-name 4 tip thingy that's just about rusted out.