Muffler thoughts

[PineClone]

Okay, so i have this new (to me) '78 2-door sedan. Have tons of stuff i'd like to do to clean it up, but need to prioritize.

 

To sharpen it up for driving i need two things...new muffler and some decent wheels. But first priority is the muffler/exhaust.

 

I searched and didn't find much discussion on mufflers. I have no interest in the car being loud...I mean, its a 4 cylinder! But i am interested in some sound, suited to the car that it is, and also performance.

 

Interested if anyone here has discovered the perfect fit for their 210. Otherwise, i'm headed to the muffler shop and telling them to slap on any old muffler.

 

Thanks!

[Dat Lurka]

You didn't search....

 

The best exhaust for a 1.2/1.4 is a straight pipe all the way to the bumper.

[datzenmike]

Yeah that will sound like a hornet in a can.

 

 

Well if you have to have the pipes bent and made up for this get them 1/4 larger diameter and the largest muffler to fit that. Don't forget the tail pipe. Otherwise if cheaper get the stock system done. These cars ran fine and gave great mileage with them. Turbo mufflers aren't too loud. Don't buy anything you can see through.

[PineClone]

You didn't search....

 

The best exhaust for a 1.2/1.4 is a straight pipe all the way to the bumper.

 

I think someone suggested that in a previous post that i found during my SEARCH! :)

Not sure this is the best option for me though. Seems like i also found an example of the straight pipe on youtube.

 

Thanks!

[banzai510(hainz)]

thrush turbo

CherryBomb turbo

Dynomax super turbo.

 

210s have A motors so going to a 1.75 is more than enough. if they make those inlet out let size

 

straight pipe NO

[Sierra]

I have a straight pipe and it works great.

I guess it all depends what you are looking for.

For me it was all about efficiency not sound and/or looks.

[Dawa]

was gonna suggest a turbo muffler as well.

 

also, i read your initial post in muscle man's voice, pretty funny

[PineClone]

 

also, i read your initial post in muscle man's voice, pretty funny

 

My kids watch The Regular Show. I love Muscle Man. You know who else loves Muscle Man???

 

[ggzilla]

sadly there is no quiet mufflers for sale retail, so a turbo muffler is the next best thing.

 

Dynomax 17771 is your best buy, although the Borla XR-1 is a better unit. See http://datsun1200.co...ftermarket_1.75

[datzenmike]

I have a straight pipe and it works great.

I guess it all depends what you are looking for.

For me it was all about efficiency not sound and/or looks.

 

I have a straight pipe and it works great.

I guess it all depends what you are looking for.

For me it was all about efficiency not sound and/or looks.

 

Try size 14 it's easier to read.

[Dat Lurka]

Squatch is running straight pipe from an A14 and it sounds fine. Not nearly as loud as an L20b with just a manifold :angel:

[datzenmike]

Better to err on the side of quietness. It may be quiet enough for 'squatch' but ask his neighbors.

[Dat Lurka]

I could hear him coming from a mile or so

[datzenmike]

Hainz: " Your muffler is so loud I had time to jump out your girlfriend's bedroom window while you were three blocks away"

[Dat Lurka]

:rofl: :rofl: :thumbup:

[PineClone]

Update: So i took it in to the local muffler guy (does a lot of custom work and is well respected). We discussed the options and i took a risk and decided on the performance muffler. The existing muffler was in rough shape, and the tailpipe was barely hanging on. The pipe was all solid, so stayed with that.

 

My initial reaction after installation was that i liked it.

1. The car runs better. No doubt in my mind about that. The old muffler was spitting out black stuff. It starts better when cold and idles better. Prior to the new muffler, on a cold morning, i could start it and it would often stall out.

 

2. Sounds great when driving down the road, and has a bit more pep.

 

However, when idling, it has a deep rumble, along with a hollow coffee can sound. I'm not too thrilled with this, and am hopeful there is a breaking-in period. So as of today, i'm kind of wishing i'd gone with the stock muffler, purely because the sound is a little bit corny for the car that it is. But no turning back now and i'm hopeful it will grow on me over time.

 

Thanks to all for the advice.

 

p.s. the model number on the invoice is BD200 and the cost was $95. I can't find BD200 anywhere on the internet.

[yellowdatsun]

The Dynomax Super-Turbo is the quintessential Datsun muffler. Sounds good without being irritating. Tons of guys have used them over the years.

[Dat Lurka]

 

However, when idling, it has a deep rumble, along with a hollow coffee can sound. I'm not too thrilled with this, and am hopeful there is a breaking-in period. So as of today, i'm kind of wishing i'd gone with the stock muffler, purely because the sound is a little bit corny for the car that it is.

 

What's that supposed to mean <_<

 

Try putting a long glass pack behind the muffler you have. Then run a bit of pipe out the side with a fat exhaust tip.

Problem solved.

[ggzilla]

There is no "wearing in". It will only get worse. You cannot buy a stock muffler any longer. But you can buy one similar to stock from Midas or other mufffler shops (no company sells them retail as far as I find).

 

The Dynomax 1.75" is about $30.

[Dguy210]

What's that supposed to mean <_<

 

Try putting a long glass pack behind the muffler you have. Then run a bit of pipe out the side with a fat exhaust tip.

Problem solved.

 

The glasspack aka "cherrybomb" will help the sound/loudness alot. I started with just a turbo muffler and found it too loud for my tastes, the glasspack very shortly after the manifold helped alot for my B. Very non-obnoxious now, but still sounds decent when you step on it. I didn't notice any change in performance, although I'm running 2" anyways.

[metalmonkey47]

sadly there is no quiet mufflers for sale retail, so a turbo muffler is the next best thing.

 

Dynomax 17771 is your best buy, although the Borla XR-1 is a better unit. See http://datsun1200.co...ftermarket_1.75

 

Sure there are, you just need to know where to look. Autozone sells the Walker OE universal replacements, Usually cheaper then an aftermarket.

[squatches]

Better to err on the side of quietness. It may be quiet enough for 'squatch' but ask his neighbors.

 

my neighbors are envious every time i drive by, i can tell by the look on their face's. :rofl:

 

i usually put along or coast thru my subdivision unless the twat next door is out everyone dislikes her...

[ggzilla]

Walker Universal Replacement is not a stock muffler, it is a generic "universal" design.

 

The Dynomax is the least expensive I have found at $25-$30 if you search the web.

[az_rat210]

2" Exhaust, resonance chamber, small turbo muffler. Nice low base so its not extremely loud.

[Kramer1981]

I need to do something with mine, down to either straight pipe or smallest/oldest/hokeyassedest glasspack I can find. I sorta like the fart can sound...