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Engine basics => Engine set up tips => Topic started by: Clint Ormosen on March 29, 2008, 10:00:28 PM

Title: Brodak 40 mufflers
Post by: Clint Ormosen on March 29, 2008, 10:00:28 PM

It seems there is a hole in the muffler market for the Brodak 40. I can't find a good, lightweight tube muffler. It's either the stocker or nothing. There is a chip muffler available, but I like the sound of tube mufflers better. Scott Dinger can custom fab one, but I think there are enough Brodaks out there now that a good tube muffler might sell.
 
I'd buy a couple.

Title: Re: Brodak 40 mufflers
Post by: Mark Messmer on March 30, 2008, 07:19:35 AM

I had the same problem last year.  I ended up using a Big Art tube muffler that fits an OS Max 40-45 FSR and an HP 40.  It's about 4/10s of an ounce lighter, and I think looks a little better.  I had to cut my allen wrench down a little to get it to fit between the tube and mounting flange when tightening up the bolts.  I don't know if Randy Smith has one of his CNC mufflers that will fit.  I know his mufflers only weigh about an ounce but you will need one with ears on it that will bolt on the exhaust side of the engine.

Hope this helps.

Mark

Title: Re: Brodak 40 mufflers
Post by: Gordon Tarbell on March 30, 2008, 07:51:04 AM

I think Mac's pipes has made a couple of his disign that fit the B40. I know they have been approched on the subject a couple of times by local flyers in the area. (Sacramento CA) I have several that I use on my other engines and they work great.

Title: Re: Brodak 40 mufflers
Post by: Lyle Spiegel on March 30, 2008, 10:47:23 AM

I have one on order from Scott- should be here any day- looking forward to running it ( if we ever get flying weather!!) - I'll post a report soon.