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PostPosted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 10:46 am    Post subject: Will a muffler for a 73' Squareback fit in a 68' Squareback? Reply with quote

Hi All

The muffler in my FI 68' SQBK needs replacing, and I found a NORS Type 3 Exhaust NO EGR which includes tailpipe for a steal.

I know the later model mufflers were a bit bulkier, had a single resonator and maybe had more flow? Anyone know of issues retrofitting these? If it fits, any issues to be aware of that might affect the engine?

Due to the condition of the nuts on the heat exchange, would it be easier just to go for a full aftermarket replacement?

Thanks!!

Josh


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PostPosted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:04 am    Post subject: Re: Will a muffler for a 73' Squareback fit in a 68' Squareback? Reply with quote

No issues. It's a direct replacement. The trouble spot might be the donut for the dampener pipe.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 1:56 pm    Post subject: Re: Will a muffler for a 73' Squareback fit in a 68' Squareback? Reply with quote

Where did you find the muffler and are there anymore? I have an EMPI dual quiet pack exhaust on my '73 Squareback which is not quiet at all.
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 08, 2018 2:23 pm    Post subject: Re: Will a muffler for a 73' Squareback fit in a 68' Squareback? Reply with quote

vwsquare2 wrote:
Where did you find the muffler and are there anymore? I have an EMPI dual quiet pack exhaust on my '73 Squareback which is not quiet at all.


There were two on jogrusa.com, but it seems since I posted it, somebody else bought them both :-/
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 09, 2018 12:54 pm    Post subject: Re: Will a muffler for a 73' Squareback fit in a 68' Squareback? Reply with quote

beatsnbikes wrote:
vwsquare2 wrote:
Where did you find the muffler and are there anymore? I have an EMPI dual quiet pack exhaust on my '73 Squareback which is not quiet at all.


There were two on jogrusa.com, but it seems since I posted it, somebody else bought them both :-/


Wouldn't surprise me.
I'd keep looking in the Samba Classifieds too, as they show up there as well (where I bought my last 1). Maybe even look on facebook, as there's a growing t-3 community there as well. Ebay might even be worth looking on as well.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 09, 2018 1:58 pm    Post subject: Re: Will a muffler for a 73' Squareback fit in a 68' Squareback? Reply with quote

beatsnbikes wrote:
vwsquare2 wrote:
Where did you find the muffler and are there anymore? I have an EMPI dual quiet pack exhaust on my '73 Squareback which is not quiet at all.


There were two on jogrusa.com, but it seems since I posted it, somebody else bought them both :-/


I had bookmarked those a week or so ago and went to buy yesterday and it changed to "out of stock" before my eyes.
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 09, 2018 4:12 pm    Post subject: Re: Will a muffler for a 73' Squareback fit in a 68' Squareback? Reply with quote

Tram the price was right and I obtained one as my muffler was defective. Now getting the items needed for proper install.
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