Regarding cross posted topic in the "Strange Brake Failure" thread:

>>Questions, How do you start a new thread here? I cannot find the
>> "Start new thread" button. My next question is, is there an off the
>> shelf muffler that fits the Amphicar or does everyone buy what
>> Gordon Imports sells? Thanks

> I believe that Gord Souter may also sell mufflers?

About 8 - 10 years ago, I used a resonator for a ( 70's? ) VW rabbit. It has a nice tone, is a small short oval with inlet/outlet at the ends (so needed to bend a pipe for the input, and set outlet to straight out ... lines up with the normal exhaust exit.) I welded a strap onto it to help support it via the engine brace. I don't know if a muffler shop might stock that any more or not. And it isn't a straight bolt up as you need to do a little custom work.


        
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This is the California VW muffler, identical (or looks identical: round
cylinder w/ ports at each end) to the current Amphicar standard. I've used
them since 1994.



VW P/N 043 251 051C Muffler, 1975 - 1979, California only, includes Super
Beetle



$75.00 at http://www.vintagepartsinc.com/ Look in the catalog under Group
200.



I gave this information to Hugh some years ago; I don't know if these are
the parts he is re-selling or not.



--Larry



From: amphi_sc [mailto:]
Sent: Friday, September 05, 2008 9:18 AM
To: lrsnpark@gmail.com
Subject: [General Amphicar Discussion-t-20149] Muffler



Regarding cross posted topic in the "Strange Brake Failure" thread:



About 8 - 10 years ago, I used a resonator for a ( 70's? ) VW rabbit. It has
a nice tone, is a small short oval with inlet/outlet at the ends (so needed
to bend a pipe for the input, and set outlet to straight out ... lines up
with the normal exhaust exit.) I welded a strap onto it to help support it
via the engine brace. I don't know if a muffler shop might stock that any
more or not. And it isn't a straight bolt up as you need to do a little
custom work.


        
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Go to Welcome to Bughaus.com, your online air-cooled authority! and get them, $55 each. They have them!


        
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While we're (semi-) on the subject:
is there any substitute which will work reasonably well for an air cleaner?

Doesn't need to look exactly stock - just fit and use an off-the-shelf air cleaner.


        
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Victor
Clear Lake, IA

Does the chrome tailpipe adapter fit over the tailpipe of this model?

Randy
Maryland

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This is the California VW muffler, identical (or looks identical: round
cylinder w/ ports at each end) to the current Amphicar standard. I've used
them since 1994.



VW P/N 043 251 051C Muffler, 1975 - 1979, California only, includes Super
Beetle



$75.00 at http://www.vintagepartsinc.com/ Look in the catalog under Group
200.



I gave this information to Hugh some years ago; I don't know if these are
the parts he is re-selling or not.



--Larry



From: amphi_sc [mailto:]
Sent: Friday, September 05, 2008 9:18 AM
To: lrsnpark@gmail.com
Subject: [General Amphicar Discussion-t-20149] Muffler



Regarding cross posted topic in the "Strange Brake Failure" thread:



Quote:



Quote:

About 8 - 10 years ago, I used a resonator for a ( 70's? ) VW rabbit. It has
a nice tone, is a small short oval with inlet/outlet at the ends (so needed
to bend a pipe for the input, and set outlet to straight out ... lines up
with the normal exhaust exit.) I welded a strap onto it to help support it
via the engine brace. I don't know if a muffler shop might stock that any
more or not. And it isn't a straight bolt up as you need to do a little
custom work.


        
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The BugHaus muffler (1977 VW Calif fuel injected only) muffler still needs the tailpipe. Hugh has the tailpipe/chrome tip and they fit perfectly. Get your muffler from BugHaus and order the tailpipe and chrome tip from Hugh.


        
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In looking around, these are available from a number of VW specialty shops.

One thing to keep in mind is that some are made in Germany/Italy, others come from Brazil.* In general, the brazilian parts tend to be of inferior quality.* Some of the sites do specify country of origin and some even offer both.

Mike


        
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I asked because I have the chrome tailpipe, but it does not fit over the tailpipe on the car's current muffler, which was on the car when I purchased it.



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Does the chrome tailpipe adapter fit over the tailpipe of this model?

The BugHaus muffler (1977 VW Calif fuel injected only) muffler still needs the tailpipe. Hugh has the tailpipe/chrome tip and they fit perfectly. Get your muffler from BugHaus and order the tailpipe and chrome tip from Hugh.


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All fuel Injected bug mufflers from 1975-1979 (Cal. only) should be the same. Thanks for the tip on Bug Haus, muffler has been ordered, should have it soon. I will compare it to Hughs when i get it and let you know what i find. (I am building 2 cars). For the tailpipe i thought I would take Hughs to a muffler shop and have a pc of stainless bent up to match then get Hughs chrome extension. Still cant see where to start a new thread???


        
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