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Engine basics => Engine set up tips => Topic started by: line stunter on May 08, 2006, 07:59:23 PM

Title: st 46 st v60 which muffler tongue or tube
Post by: line stunter on May 08, 2006, 07:59:23 PM

hi all  i am running a st 46 and hope to be soon using a st v60. question is what is the best type of muffler to run on these engines tongue or tube. i have heard by some that tongue mufflers cause to much heat inside these motors which can lead to the ring wearing out quicker ?. i want a muffler that gives good power is light and gives long ring life with a good engine note .thanks damien :)

Title: Re: st 46 st v60 which muffler tongue or tube
Post by: RC Storick on May 08, 2006, 08:02:13 PM

Well I'm not Randy but I like the tube muffler. Each has its own advantages. He will answer your question.

Title: Re: st 46 st v60 which muffler tongue or tube
Post by: RandySmith on May 08, 2006, 09:40:16 PM

Hi Damein

I alway prefer to use a  good  tube  muffler  over a  tongue, The main reason I would use a tongue muffler is  strickly a  weight issue.  other than that  I would recomend a good tube  muffler.
The  tube mufflers most alway have a deeper  smoother  sound, and have more expansion area than a tongue does.
Both have their use and place  but I really think  you would be better  served using a tube muffler on the  ST60

Regards
Randy

Title: Re: st 46 st v60 which muffler tongue or tube
Post by: Gene O'Keefe on May 09, 2006, 07:58:41 AM

I bought tube mufflers for my ST46 & ST51 & ST60 from Randy Smith (Aero Products)
and I state that they are ABSOLUTELY the best mufflers I have ever used. The fit is
PERFECT and the quality is SUPERB and the tone is BEAUTIFUL and QUIET. Buy them
from him, you won't be disappointed.

Geno

Title: Re: st 46 st v60 which muffler tongue or tube
Post by: Bill Little on May 09, 2006, 12:05:59 PM

The tube does seem to be the best choice!  y1
So far, I have always followed Randy Smith's recommendations to the letter.  When he talks, I listen!  ;D

As an aside, I have always followed the engine builder's recommendations for what ever engine I am using.  Most of my engines are from Randy or Tom Lay.  Both have been perfect in their recommendations, and I have had the same experiences with Byron Barker. 

The Aero Products and Scott Dinger tube mufflers are the very best out there, IMHO.

Title: Re: st 46 st v60 which muffler tongue or tube
Post by: line stunter on May 10, 2006, 08:19:27 PM

hi all thanks for the replies will be in contact with randy for one of his tube mufflers damien