| Author | Message | ||
     Coxyxb9s |
I am currently starting a new muffler project with the old latus concept. Using updated muffler technology and my fabrication and welding skills. I will post pictures as they come along. It shouldn't take but a couple of days to make the project work. I am waiting on the parts to come in, once that happens its on. I've got nothing better to do considering I live in northern indiana and all we have is a bunch of stupid snow. | ||
| Rpm4x4 |
Did you find a discontinued edelbrock 5504? | ||
| Coxyxb9s |
No i didnt. I am actually going with another edelbrock muffler. It could be a flop or a big hit. The new design number is 55768. who knows maybe i am just wasting money but heck its worth a shot! | ||
| Sleez |
a little larger than the magnaflow, but may work. the magnaflow is nearly perfect size. http://www.clearlakeautomotive.com/usparts/magnafl ow/mufflers/mufflers-satin-stainless/satin-stainle ss-steel-muffler-magnaflow-performance-exhaust-111 48/prod_14987.html?ccUser= and a bit cheaper; http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autof ilter=1&part=MPE%2D11148&N=700+115&autoview=sku edelbrock; http://www.edelbrock.com/automotive_new/mc/exhaust /mufflers_app.shtml http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?part= edl-55768 kevin, you'll have to let us know how it works. good luck, should be a fun project. | ||
| Coxyxb9s |
it shouldnt be hard to do. maybe if the project turns out a success i could help others out with the same deal. i mean what is the worst that is going to happen? im out a few hundred dollars? the edelbrock is a little shorter i believe. | ||
| Sleez |
the overall length is 1 inch shorter but the case is one inch longer and a bit wider than the magnaflow. the edelbrock uses chamber design versus perf core, so they should sound different, would love to see a shootout of the auto type mufflers on the same bike. great fun. | ||
| Coxyxb9s |
ya i was taking some measurements and it might take some finagling but it will work. i have a 4.0L ranger with a baffled flowmaster and it sounds great. never have to worry about it getting louder than the day that you started with. who knows you might be on to something here. i know the old latus setup on the xb9s was a great improvement over stock. the only one that performed better was the micron. this new edelbrock muffler is suppose to be better. we will see! | ||
| Sleez |
here's the flowmaster that might work; http://www.flowmastermufflers.com/products/index.p hp?main_page=product_info&products_id=4178 cool...a 3 way shootout....someone should do this!!! if i had welding and financial skills, i would so do this, and take them all to firemanjim, and dyno shootout the three, very fun day i would think! | ||
| Sleez |
flowmaster costs about the same as the magnaflow at summit; http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autof ilter=1&part=FLO%2D9425472&N=700+115&autoview=sku | ||
| Sleez |
dynomax version: nice polished SS http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autof ilter=1&part=WLK%2D17519&N=700+115&autoview=sku and heres summits polished one, only has single outlet though; http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autof ilter=1&part=SUM%2D630525&N=700+4294923429+400304+ 4294922710+4294906128+4294791975+115&autoview=sku | ||
| The_italian_job |
what a nice idea and project! keep us posted, I'm very curious to see how it turns out...  | ||
| Coxyxb9s |
Well it's good to start a buzz about something. I am glad that people are as enthusiastic as I am about bikes. I come from a Harley family and decided to continue the tradition. I'll keep everyone posted | ||
| Tattoo72 |
I believe the widest you can go is 7" or the muffler will be contacting the kickstand. | ||
| Coxyxb9s |
I really want to use the edelbrock to try. I am a metal fabricator by trade so if I have to chop it down to make it work I will. Going all out. If it don't work I'll try another. Like I said I live in snow town Indiana so I've got nothing but time | ||
| Rpm4x4 |
The down tube is the hardest part. I tried to use an exhaust tip with a sharp turn in it but it didnt have nearly enough bend. I ended up cutting multiple pie sections into a pipe and rotating them. Its not as pretty but you cant see the down tube behind the lower fairing anyway.} | ||
| Tattoo72 |
If you are looking for a chambered style muffler in either steel or stainless steel that will fit. Try taking a look at Spintech mufflers. The Super Pro Street measures 4x6x9. The Pro Street measures 4x6x12. The Mini series measures 3x5x15. www.spintechmufflers.com | ||
| Tattoo72 |
Here is pic and video of a spintech on a buell.   | ||
| Thesmaz |
Look here, it's already been done http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142 838/418220.html http://www.badweatherbikers.com/buell/messages/142838/423118.html (Message edited by thesmaz on February 02, 2009) | ||
| Sleez |
what's already been done??? a magnaflow, like i posted earlier??? fully aware (me at least, that's why i was comparing the two!!) just wanted to fan the flames with the other similar size auto mufflers to see if they would ALSO be tried. | ||
| Sleez |
tattoo, that sounds pretty good, kinda ugly, but sounds ok. decent price too. | ||
| Thesmaz |
Whoops, my bad...should've clicked all of the link you posted. But at least you can see where a couple of guys here on badweb have already made one using the Magna | ||
| Sleez |
Thesmaz , no problem, i think there are many we don't even know about yet!!! | ||
| Coxyxb9s |
That spintec is definitely odd looking. I should have all the parts tomorrow and should be able to have it on the bike before the weekend is done. Any other muffler ideas to try anyone? | ||
| Sleez |
i think you would be busy enough if you try the few we listed so far. do you access to a dyno near you? would love to see another shootout!!! | ||
| Tattoo72 |
This one will also fit. http://www.verociousmotorsports.com/Shop-by-Catego ry/Resonators/Vibrant-Performance-Ultra-Quiet-Reso nator (Message edited by tattoo72 on February 02, 2009) | ||
| Kowpow225 |
Cherry bomb turbo, vortex or pro possibly? http://www.cherrybomb.com/products/ (Message edited by kowpow225 on February 03, 2009) | ||
| Coxyxb9s |
I just got the edelbrock muffler in today. I have to pull the stock yet. I hopefully will have this back on before the weekend is done. This muffler is a fabricators dream! It absolutely is going to be one of the easiest things I've done. Well built. I have a couple tricks up my sleeve for this when it comes to tuning time. I have some thing that I am going to do that have never been done. I am going to keep that a secret until it goes on the dyno. I do have a dyno about 45 min or so away. i might talk to some of the other buellers to see if anyone has some pull on a local dyno. plus it is going to be almost 45 here so i will go for a run with the bike (Message edited by coxyxb9s on February 03, 2009) | ||
| Coxyxb9s |
pictures will be up in less than a week. I have been taking pictures all along. its mounted to the bike and sounds great! Ill load all the pictures once I get the finished product. Be just some final brackets for the cowl and my special secret to success. | ||
| Tattoo72 |
What ever happened with this project? No pics of the finished product? | ||
| Coxyxb9s |
Here is a link to the finished muffler setup. The pictures are too big for the site here. http://www.buellxb.com/Buell-XB-Forum/Buell-Lightn ing-XB12S-XB12Ss-CityX-XB12Scg/Buell-aftermarket-p arts/Latus-Wannabe |
