Pitts-style inverted muffler

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Slimline Mfg.

Pitts-style inverted muffler

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Slimline has long been the premier manufacturer of mufflers for our models. Whether you needed a side-mounted, inverted, or other specialty muffler for a 2-stroke, 4-stroke, or gas engine, chances were pretty good that Slimline had you covered. But if you needed a Pitts-style inverted muffler for the big Saito 1.50 or 1.80 4-stroke, you were out of luck-until now. Only 4 inches wide (4 1/2 inches with smoke adapter) and 1 3/16 inches in diameter, the newest Slimline muffler is made of cast aluminum with an internal baffle and welded-on, twin exhaust stacks. To ensure a leak-proof seal, the muffler comes with a precision-machined mounting stub that has a groove cut into it for a high-temperature O-- ring. The CNC-machined mounting flange fits between the stub and the engine and holds the one-piece muffler in place for a perfect fit. A standoff is also welded on the muffler for an adjustable steel L bracket that is attached to the muffler and to the engine-mount lug; this ensures that the muffler won't work itself loose under vibration. The compact muffler's exhaust stacks are angled back and, depending on the engine installation, a small relief cut may be needed in the firewall. Installing the muffler is straightforward and requires no special tools-just a couple of Allen wrenches. It took me about 5 minutes to attach it to my Saito 1.50. This new muffler is available with a smoke adapter for $119 and without for $89.99. If you've been looking for a quick, easy and clean muffler installation for that big Saito, then the new Slimline Pitts-style inverted muffler is what you've been waiting for.

Slimline Mfg. (480) 967-5053; slimlineproducts.com.

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