Muffler options for 65 VW

37 posts · joined Apr 2014 · 17 May 2014, 8:29 am

#991028

Hi All,

Just thought I would ask if anyone has installed a Abarth, GT style (2 tip) etc muffler to their stock 1192cc/1200cc motor.

I have a 1965 stock engine and I was wondering if any of these mufflers would help improve the performance of the car. I know installing a bigger motor is usually the norm, but I was just looking to improve the tune/sound of the car.

I saw a clip on ClassicVWBugs about installing a Distributor from a 1200cc bus and installing an Abarth exhaust improved the stock motor (pick up wise) for highway runs.

Any thoughts out there

Cheers

Clem

Nothing beats cruising in my Beetle

Bizarre Moderator The artist formerly known as blue74l

12,789 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 May 2014, 8:48 am

#991031

get a Vintage Speed Arbarth style

http://shop.vintagespeed.com.tw/s.nl/sc.12/category.1135/.f

You need to be careful in getting one that has heat risers

Also consider getting flanged connections on your heater boxes to get rid of the leaky clamps

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vw54 Administrator Always Waiting 4 Friday

16,723 posts · joined Aug 2002 · 17 May 2014, 9:55 am

#991038

Vintage speed Exhaust, German 009, go up one size in main and air correction jets

I read it on FACEBOOK so it must be true

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ACT65Deluxe Casual Dubber

37 posts · joined Apr 2014 · 18 May 2014, 8:34 am

#991093

Thank for the advice Dubbers. This is a great site for us newbies.

The original muffler has seen better days and I was thinking of replacing it. I am doing a few other replacement jobs (drum brake system - got all the drum parts from Boris - Vintage VW).

This is my very first Beetle, but I am already feeling I may end up with more than one in the garage. I have restored an SS Torana (Hatchback) and GTR in the past but I have always had a sweet spot for the Beetles, plus they are great to work on and awesome to cruise in.

Nothing beats cruising in my Beetle