pros and cons to can on snowmobile

[Keeperswilly]

Anybody know how the two compare in regards to backpressure and flow rates?

Not sure on that, but every sled I've had ran the loud versions of the mbrp's and lost rpm at WOT. Heard a lot of others guys talk about the same problem over the years. I picked up a trail version of the d&d can this year. I'm guessing it'll be a little more restrictive. That being said you do need to have some back pressure in the exhaust system. Find out once I get it on the snow I guess. haha.

 

[S.W.A.T.]

PRO PRO PRO.
even if it doesn't increase your HP it will lighten the load, which is almost the same thing. I cant remember what optimum power to weight is i think 4-1 or 3-1. anyways dropping 8-15 pounds can be a significant fat loss.

 

[retiredpop]

Keep it as quiet as you can. Take it from me through personal experience that hearing loss is caused by loud noise. Hearing aids are a nuisance.

 

[OOC ZigZag]

I run a Jaws Stinger just got rid of some weight dropin the suitcase.:d

 

[fargineyesore]

Just some info for the mountain riders. If you think running a loud can,pipe stingers whatever is OK in the mountains you are mistaken. You may not see them or even know that they are nearby BUT telimarking skiers are also out in the mountains during the same time we are. These skiers are out to enjoy their wilderness experience as well as us. They hear the louder sledders out there and they go home and they complain to the government that their experience has been ruined. Worse yet if they are a commercial outfit with oversea clients. Not just heli skiers complaining. The government decides that to control us snowmobilers they have to come up with a reason to remove us. Caribou come into the picture now.

So go ahead and get the loudest can you can find or go after one of those new Generation 2007 noise limiting cans save some weight and save some trails and riding areas. Its up to you to make the choice on our riding future.
Thinkl I`m full of CA CA just ask someone responsible for snowmobile use in the backcountry. they hear it also from other users.

Thanks my rant is done

I hear what you're saying, but I wonder if these skiers also complain about the helicopters carrying around Heli-skiers? They're a hell of a lot louder than a sled. Having said that, is there any documented proof, or such, that the loud MBRP can does cause some HP loss, or such. I didn't buy mine for the noise, I bought it for the weight savings. Who's the best expert in Edmonton area to ask? I'd like to know for sure, because I want the maximum HP and the weight savings, without getting louder. No use p#ssing off the neighbors if don't have to.

 

[Bogger]

It was stated in a thread last year that the noise from the sleds does not seem to bother the caribou. they will turn and look then go back about thier business...

They will however run like hell from the choppers......