914 muffler opinions

[markwemple]

Considering swaping stock to either a bursch or ansa. Any opinions on performance and sound? Its a '70 stock '14/4. (ie anemic 1.7)

[Lupin..the..3rd]

Why does an anemic 1.7 need a better muffler? Just asking.

[type954]

sebring 'cause it's cheap...

[markwemple]

I've got a line on both a bursch and an ansa cheap but the stock one is fine. Just looking for some cheap hp.

Why does an anemic 1.7 need a better muffler? Just asking.

'Cause a little more hp is better than stock.

[scott]

stock...cause nothing makes more power on a stock motor...seriously. you might gain a litlle more RPM. but less low end torque.

I have run both stay with the stock unless making engine changes.

[Manny Alban]

I run a stock muffler on my 73 2.0 I never liked the look of the aftermarket mufflers...always seemed to rust quickly. Usually a tail wind gives me more HP than a muffler :) I've got the deluxe 95HP model!!!

[markwemple]

Manny, Don't forget that your car has 15 bhp on the 1.7 and if your muffler is rusty, it'd be the only part on your car that is. ;)

[BillJ]

stock or bursch. ansa looks corny. have used those and more in the past.

[Manny Alban]

I used to have a 'sport' muffler. Essentially a stock muffler that was opened up and had twin pipes welded into the center. Unfortunately, that rusted beyond repair. Would pay a pretty penny if I could find one in excellent condition.

[JmuRiz]

Bummer, I have a 2.0 Bursch I could have sold you for cheap...but I think it'll only fit 2.0 heat exchangers. I've also heard that the stock one makes the most power.

[rmgaiss]

I'd go with a Burch. It looks cool and sounds pretty good too.

[94teener]

This is what I ran on my '73 2.0L. It was really loud. I thought it sounded pretty good, but it wasn't really practical on the street. Don't know if it gave me more horsepower or not. I do know I never passed anyone on the Summit Point circuit;)

[markwemple]

Without going to 2.0 HEs, there is no benefit to an aftermarket muffler. And, from what I've read, the better option is to go to a stock 2.0 system. Well, that is unless you want one of those expensive race header systems.

[racer]

Tangerine Racing headers and exhaust are pretty nice ;)