RT DYI-OEM MUFFLER MOD

[SPYD3R]

NOTE TO ALL: use FIREFOX as you browser, the pix are there... OR, look below, Bob posted them for us to see... THX Bob...

OK folks - I'VE DONE IT...

i acquired an RT muffler from my local SPYD3R dealer, and i've made an all new DYI MOD creation. to start off, i've eliminated a total of 7 inches of the center-body of the muffler, giving me that 'stubby' look i like so much. My mod could have been made without taking the 7 inches out... if that's what you like, it can be done.

First pix shows me cutting the beast into 2 pcs... 2nd pic shows the 2 halves... 3rd pic shows the cut at the aft end just fwd of the OEM weld... in pix 2 & 3 you'll see a section with 3 holes, this is the middle piece that was totally remove in the final edition... you'll also notice 'pipes' on the table... those were also eliminated in the final version... in pic #4, all 3 pcs. are shown, and the 'junk' that went into the trash can... pic #5 shows the 3 sections against the 'ruler', to give you an idea what/where to cut... pic. #6 shows what's in the fwd end... the little pipe, is to divert exhaust into a dead chamber... i relieved that chamber on the bottom to allow the exhaust to pass through - see the perf-core... next pic. #7 is post-weld (TIG)... looks ruff, but datz OK, we're not done yet... the piece at the bottom of the pic is the section i removed... post-paint, and pic. #8 shows the final results...

so, if you're interested in doing a DYI MOD on yours, my instructions are here, but what you do is up to you... i'm available for any/all questions... good luck, enjoy, and ryde safely....
now all i need is someboby with an RT to 'TEST DRIVE' this thing for me.... any volunteers...?
Picklehead, r u out there....???
Dan P
SPYD3R
Easley, SC

PS: there is NO cat in the RT Muffler...

 

[SPYD3R]

NO PIX

NO PIX..... DANG...! ! ! !
if interested, send me a PM with your email, and i'll email'm to you....

 

[Big Arm]

try posting less pics, like three or four

 

[SPYD3R]

try posting less pics, like three or four

tried.... just ain't happening... the pix r 2 BIG.... n i don't no how 2 reduce the size... downloaded a website, n it still isn't work'n.... it's me, i'm NOT computer savy.....

PM me with u'r email, n i'll send'm 2 u....
Dan P

 

[Bob Denman]

Dan,
PM sent... :thumbup:

 

[SPYD3R]

RESIZED

Dan,
PM sent... :thumbup:

PM sent bach 2 u...
Bob, if you or anyone else that i've sent these pix to, can resized them and post them, i'd appreciate it...
i've down-loaded 2 different websites for resizing, and i've yet to learn how to do it... thx
totally embarrassed in SoCar....
Dan P

 

[Bob Denman]

Dan,
Do you have MS Paint on your system?
I took them down to 25% of their original size, and they fit great!

 

[bmwlarry]

I use Safari and there are no pics!

 

[Bob Denman]

Let me see if I can post them here for Dan...

 

[Bob Denman]

Here's the rest of them...

 

[SPYD3R]

GR8'ist

Here's the rest of them... View attachment 58521View attachment 58522View attachment 58523View attachment 58524View attachment 58525

Bobby, u r the GR8'ist.... thx a bunch...

 

[Bob Denman]

Glad to help out; it was nothing that probably only about 9000 or so of your friends in here would have been happy to do for you!

 

[Freddy]

Good job. That's like what I did to the bazooka on my C14 four years ago.

http://i380.photobucket.com/albums/oo247/hxr400/P1020346_Small.jpg

 

[SPYD3R]

PICKLEHEAD

hey PICKLEHEAD, where r u....?????

wanna test drive this thing or what...?????
i'm only a 2 hr. ryde from you... and if you like it, i'll give you a great deal...

 

[Bob Denman]

Somebody put a flare up for Picklehead! We need a test pilot... One with good ears! :thumbup:

 

[SPYD3R]

UPDATE - OEM MUFFLER MOD

well, today PICKLEHEAD came over the house and we fitted the RT DYI-OEM MUFFLER MOD on his RT... i guess he liked it, b'kuz he wrote me out a check and rode off into the sunset with it on his SPYD3R...
the MOD has a bit of 'rumble' to it, but not too loud... all 3 of us agreed that the shorter unit looks far better than the stock configuration... and we shed 4 lbs in the process...
here's BIG BIRD doing his thing tying in the MOD...

 

[pickelhead]

well, today PICKLEHEAD came over the house and we fitted the RT DYI-OEM MUFFLER MOD on his RT... i guess he liked it, b'kuz he wrote me out a check and rode off into the sunset with it on his SPYD3R...
the MOD has a bit of 'rumble' to it, but not too loud... all 3 of us agreed that the shorter unit looks far better than the stock configuration... and we shed 4 lbs in the process...
here's BIG BIRD doing his thing tying in the MOD...

Now how am I going to start any rumors about my GREAT new mod??? It rode great all the way home. Bigbird could hear it while he was in front of me when I got on it and when I down shifted at about 6000 rpm. He said he thought it was the BMW M3 riding next to him. PS. The wife said I can keep it. :clap::2thumbs:hyea::yes::firstplace::cheers: Thanks again and a great visit and lunch!

 

[Bob Denman]

Glad to hear that this one is a success! :2thumbs:
Now for the $64,000 question: the cost?? :shocked:

 

[SPYD3R]

Glad to hear that this one is a success! :2thumbs:
Now for the $64,000 question: the cost?? :shocked:

TOO much work for what i'd feel right in charging...
i do stuff like this just for kicks... i'll give any/all info to any1 that wants to do there own... but i don't want to get into a production situation...
i'm sure u unda'stan Bob...
Dan P

 

[Bob Denman]

Absolutely! :2thumbs: