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Old 03-03-2014 | 05:35 PM
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I have a new Dle 35ra and I searched and didn't see anything on this. Would making the stock muffler longer make it quieter. I have some room to have it hang lower with same dimensions, just do not know if making it bigger will help,I am thinking 1-2" added below the mounts.
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I do not have room for a canister unless it mounts to the btm of the fuse between the gear.thanks
Old 03-04-2014 | 03:20 AM
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Adding silicone extensions will make the tone more acceptable. I have done this on several gas engine mufflers.
Old 03-04-2014 | 09:01 AM
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And you can also use the little silencer plugs that are available from Valley View and TBM.
Oh, and less chance of muffler damage on a nose over.
Of course this is hypothetical, since I never, ever have a runway overrun
OK, the silicone tubing may rip,,,,,,don't ask
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I don't believe the stock muffler is strong enough to support any additional added structure. There are quite a few reports of the 35 and 55 rear exhaust mufflers self destructing as is ... especially the ones provided before they went to the plastic tube extensions. If you want a larger, quieter muffler, I would consider having a company such as Jtec custom build one for you. Or as indicated, you have the equipment so you could probably make one yourself. As a rule, any time you enlarge the muffler chamber it will be quieter.
Old 03-06-2014 | 04:59 PM
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Thanks for the help, I think I will keep the stock muffler using the silicone extensions out the cowl btm ..how would adding 4-6" of SS thin wall tubing after the silicone tubing sound. Like 2 exhaust pipes beveled..

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