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Carter · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 8:17 am Post subject: Exhaust??

Hey all,

Have a 72 bus with stock 1600 dp, at the moment, and want to get an exhaust system that will give me a few more horses and a deeper, growlier sound. But nothing rediculous like stinger exhaust sound haha.

What does everyone reccomend? I've been told thunderbird headers with quiet pack is a good one. I like the look of a dual quiet pack, but I don't know if they are growly enough? Also heard A1 phatboy muffler is fairly decent so I really am in a pickle haha.

any thought apprecieted

Cheers

Josh

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The Matador · Kombi Chief Joined: 23 Feb 2008 Posts: 67 Location: Perth

Quiet packs are OK but a hot dog or phat boy would give you a good growl.

Phat boys are hard to fit on bays. They generally also come with slightly bigger diameter pipe which you don't really need on a 1600. Well it's really the merged header that doesn't fit. You need a new engine mount fabricated to get it to fit. Which is a pain. Sadly the merged header is the good bit of the system that squeezes the extra hp out.

If you have the other non std header you will get a little more hp though.

Carter · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 12:20 pm Post subject:

hmm i've heard some after market systems can be a dogy fit, but others aren't too bad. Have you heard of / had any experience with the thunderbird brand. I'm thinking of perhaps using the thunderbird header with a phat boy muffler. what do you think?
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The Matador · Kombi Chief Joined: 23 Feb 2008 Posts: 67 Location: Perth

I like the thunderbird header i had on my Baja years ago, but i haven't been able to find one for a type 1 motor. I heard they stopped making them.

I've put a Phat boy and merged headers on my '71 with a great amount of difficulty. There is one system that works, it's a bugpack powermax or something. If you want to have a look at mine you are more than welcome.

Carter · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 1:54 pm Post subject:

I see. I have a feeling Mick motors here in brisbane still has them, but i am not 100% sure. Thank you for that !

cheers

Josh
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The Matador · Kombi Chief Joined: 23 Feb 2008 Posts: 67 Location: Perth

I believe the A1 sidewinder is a good option. I haven't tried it and can't find a good picture

This is the most common kind of header that fits with the rear engine mount.

Carter · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 2:12 pm Post subject:

That looks very tidy mate. Nice. That is pretty much what I am after, but at the moment im just gathering info and ideas and that. I have also heard the sidewinder is good.

thanks for your trouble

Josh
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Brookie · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 2:34 pm Post subject:

Carter · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 2:36 pm Post subject:

shall do right now, completely forgot! haha will remember to do that next time, so far i've only spoken with Rohan, not Mick himself

cheers

Josh
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Brookie · Posted: Tue Nov 18, 2008 2:52 pm Post subject: