First of all I must apologize for the manuel that has those pics, it has been updated for well over a year now. The only thing is when we redid the web site some of the things that had been updated did not get copied to the new site. I hve not had anyone mention that the manual had all the old pics instead of the new ones that match the modern Double Vision. Now after admiting this I also want to clarify that I in no way would let you go out and buy a pitts style muffler for this or any of my planes. I have never encouraged it because of the work that is involved in getting it mounted correcectly and having to remove the bottom corner of the firewall.
If you have not made other arrangements at this time I will be glad to swap you for a stock DA-50 Can muffler and refund the additional $20.00 or we can get you a header and pipe for your pitts muffler for an additional $50.00
Let me know if either of these options is what you would like.
Thanks
Chip
ORIGINAL: twindaddy_1
ORIGINAL: Double-vision
The DV was never really meant to be used with a pitts muffler, but it will work if you remove the bottom corner of the firewall and use the long standoffs. The stock muffler (DA can) or the quiet pipe, is prefered.
Chip
Chip, if you look at page 21 of your manual for the DV you will see 2 pictures depicting a DV with a DA50 with a SLIMLINE PITTS MUFFLER with the cowl on and from those views there is no indication of cutting the firewall on this plane. In fact these are the very pictures that convinced me to buy this plane, engine and muffler. There is no indication anywhere that this ARF was going to have to be cut up and reformed. To be honest if I would have been told this when I was on the phone with you buying the plane and engine (when I also clearly stated as to what exhaust I was planning) I would not have ever laid out $100 for the SLIMLINE PITTS MUFFLER.
Ultimately I'm disappointed that I bought an ARF that needs this kind of alteration not to mention I now have a $100 muffler that I don't want to use as I just do not wish to cut the firewall and let's not forget about the cost of another exhaust.
I look forward to your response.