Lund
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This is only my view and opinion based on my years of experience. I know the majority will not agree with this view but i figured i would put it out there for those who wish to chew on it.
I found very little use for them, the only way i would replace a stock muffler for a can would be for the purpose of the cooker and no other reason, example "thing can" from sled shed.
There is no real power gain from a can and the only thing one does gain is more noise, so it might sound like more power and that's about it. In many cases can actually reduce power as the sled is tuned to its factory muffler.
Here is another reason i don't care for cans, it creates an unbalance in ski pressure from left to right sides. Snowmobiles are already slightly heavier on the left side because of the offset of clutches removing the muffler amplifies the imbalance from right to left or left to right.
So whats the benefit to a can other then it cost you $$$ to buy it??
Well its a weight saver, as much as 10lbs on some models and that is the attraction and i understand that from most.
Food for thoughts if your considering a can.
FYI, my wife insisted in a can a few years back for her sled, so i put one on, i finally removed it with out telling her and she rode her sled last year with the stock muffler. She realize i had removed it the first time out and asked why. After riding with the stock muffler most of that season i said i'll put the can back on, she told me not too, the sled works better, handles better. Just some insight and 2cents worth.
She did say it didn't sound as cool though but not bad once your out riding.
I found very little use for them, the only way i would replace a stock muffler for a can would be for the purpose of the cooker and no other reason, example "thing can" from sled shed.
There is no real power gain from a can and the only thing one does gain is more noise, so it might sound like more power and that's about it. In many cases can actually reduce power as the sled is tuned to its factory muffler.
Here is another reason i don't care for cans, it creates an unbalance in ski pressure from left to right sides. Snowmobiles are already slightly heavier on the left side because of the offset of clutches removing the muffler amplifies the imbalance from right to left or left to right.
So whats the benefit to a can other then it cost you $$$ to buy it??
Well its a weight saver, as much as 10lbs on some models and that is the attraction and i understand that from most.
Food for thoughts if your considering a can.
FYI, my wife insisted in a can a few years back for her sled, so i put one on, i finally removed it with out telling her and she rode her sled last year with the stock muffler. She realize i had removed it the first time out and asked why. After riding with the stock muffler most of that season i said i'll put the can back on, she told me not too, the sled works better, handles better. Just some insight and 2cents worth.
She did say it didn't sound as cool though but not bad once your out riding.
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