Exhaust advice wanted!

Ok so I have not long had my van and no doubt I will be posting alot in this forum but can some one please help with the following question:

My van currently has a 4 to 1 manifold and a beetle exhaust (non stainless) and makes a right old racket when firing up. The exhaust sits directly under the rear bumper causing it to turn black. I without doubt need to replace it and am looking for the quietest must fuel efficient option. (My van also has twin solex carbs)

Am I best to replace it with a similar stainless steel t2 option or a more original stock single quiet pack exhaust?

 

Hi Simon
I'm no expert but it seems to me if you have uprated carbs then you need a free flowing exhaust
People will be along tomorrow with proper advice

 

ave you got a type 4 engine ?

 

Sorry it's a 1600 type 2 engine not type 4! And advice would be much appreciated. Thanks

 

http://www.bluebird-type2.co.uk/split bay exhaust 1500 up.htm

 

You can't have a 4:1 header and a beetle exhaust, they don't fit together. Maybe look again at what you have and report back?

 

Sorry chaps new to this! its a type 1 engine please see below picture of exhaust which I was told was a beetle exhaust!

 

I expect it has "bug-pack" embossed on the silencer.
It's a small flange 4:1 header and silencer of the cheaper variety.
Others will advise. I like standard beetle exhaust with twin pipes, but don't think they fit a late bay.

 

The bluebird exhaust i linked to will fit straight on and not be any where near as noisy as the one you currently have fitted

 

Ok so going back to my original question what would be a better option exhaust for me looking for fuel effieience and being a little less noisy? (taking into account the twin carbs) Thanks again for all your comments!

 

The one i linked to a few posts back

 

If you've got a type 1 engine and a single carb, just fit a standard exhaust (stainless if you're keen).

 

Hes running a type 1 with twin carbs

 

Mark that one ive linked to is quiter than the jk quiet pack

 

Thanks Paradox!! I do like the look of this exhaust and I think this is the one for me.

http://www.bluebird-type2.co.uk/split bay exhaust 1500 up.htm

 

I am running a vintage speed sport muffler on my bay. Really love the sound and the build quality is awesome.