3W 170 - Cannisters or bolt on Mufflers - Which is better for smoke?
11-02-2008, 03:20 PM
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3W 170 - Cannisters or bolt on Mufflers - Which is better for smoke?
Hey Guys,
Looking for a little knowledge and insight. I am putting a 3W 170 AIS version on my TT TOC Pitts M12 40%. I have both the stock bolt on mufflers and a cannister set up including K&S headers and Pefa L90K Cannisters.
My question is this. Which set up will give me the best smoke production. I am very experienced in smoke systems and realize to two biggest factors are heat and volume of fluid going through the mufflers.
I am not that experienced with cannister mufflers though. Can I get the same smoke production from cannisters as bolt on mufflers?
Let me preface by saying I am a sport flyer. I do not compete. I just love to fly big planes with smoke. So the power issue is not as much concern as the smoke is, although I keep it in the back of my head as well. If I can increase power with cannisters and not suffer any loss of smoke, I am all for it. Also, noise is not an issue at our field at this time.
I am looking for general info as well as info specific to the 3W 170. Fill me with your knowledge guys!!!!!!!
Thanks
ChickenStick
Looking for a little knowledge and insight. I am putting a 3W 170 AIS version on my TT TOC Pitts M12 40%. I have both the stock bolt on mufflers and a cannister set up including K&S headers and Pefa L90K Cannisters.
My question is this. Which set up will give me the best smoke production. I am very experienced in smoke systems and realize to two biggest factors are heat and volume of fluid going through the mufflers.
I am not that experienced with cannister mufflers though. Can I get the same smoke production from cannisters as bolt on mufflers?
Let me preface by saying I am a sport flyer. I do not compete. I just love to fly big planes with smoke. So the power issue is not as much concern as the smoke is, although I keep it in the back of my head as well. If I can increase power with cannisters and not suffer any loss of smoke, I am all for it. Also, noise is not an issue at our field at this time.
I am looking for general info as well as info specific to the 3W 170. Fill me with your knowledge guys!!!!!!!
Thanks
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11-02-2008, 05:23 PM
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RE: 3W 170 - Cannisters or bolt on Mufflers - Which is better for smoke?
canisters produce more power. More power is more exhaust heat, so more smoke to be had, if you want to put it that simple.
