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Foretravel Motorhome Forums => Foretravel Tech Talk => Topic started by: craneman on April 07, 2018, 09:53:33 am

Title: Another resonator install
Post by: craneman on April 07, 2018, 09:53:33 am
Just finished the resonator install of the 5050XL. Learned some important information from Sven and Chris. From Chris, that the elbow that comes out of the turbo can be clocked differently, and from Sven, not all 90's and 45's are the same. Sven had a link to exhaust hardware that had I had when I started would have made it mush easier. I had to cut material off both the 90 and the 45 to get the 5050XL to fit. The 5050 would have been much easier but I don't know how much louder. Hanging brackets are the easiest as the original worked for the rear and the stud for the original muffler was straight above the elbow, and a simple strap can be made to drop down from it. I loosened the band clamp in the last photo and clocked the elbow out of the turbo upwards to get clearance.
Title: Re: Another resonator install
Post by: nitehawk on April 07, 2018, 10:05:25 am
Nice, comfortable looking "creeper". Fireproof? :))
Title: Re: Another resonator install
Post by: Sven and Kristi on April 07, 2018, 10:12:49 am
First time I've seen someone remove the fiberglass for this job; makes it really easy to see what you did.
Title: Re: Another resonator install
Post by: craneman on April 07, 2018, 10:23:51 am
Quote from: Sven and Kristi –
First time I've seen someone remove the fiberglass for this job; makes it really easy to see what you did.
I wanted to take the condenser and dryer out and check them for restrictions at the same time was the plus for removing the fender.
Title: Re: Another resonator install
Post by: John44 on April 07, 2018, 11:29:22 am
Looks good,waiting for the road test opinion.
Title: Re: Another resonator install
Post by: craneman on April 07, 2018, 11:33:49 am
Quote from: John44 –
Looks good,waiting for the road test opinion.
June 2nd.
Title: Re: Another resonator install
Post by: Bob & Sue on April 07, 2018, 02:09:49 pm
I may do the resonator thing at some point, but for the moment I'm liking the straight pipe thing ( our Foretravel hot rod ) 😜😜
Title: Re: Another resonator install
Post by: craneman on April 07, 2018, 02:17:39 pm
Yours would be an easy install. No air cleaner or A/C condenser in the way.
Title: Re: Another resonator install
Post by: Travelin' Man (RIP) on April 07, 2018, 02:27:28 pm
Quote from: Bob & Sue –
I'm liking the straight pipe thing

How's she sound Bob?
Title: Re: Another resonator install
Post by: Chris m lang on April 07, 2018, 02:50:43 pm
Took mine for a short road test yesterday the resonator sounds deep, I personally like the sound-reminds me of one of my tractors.
Craneman, as they say all you like is finishing up!!  Looks good!
Chris
Title: Re: Another resonator install
Post by: John Haygarth on April 07, 2018, 03:32:50 pm
Sven, I removed the fender 5 yrs ago and reported it and since then a few others have finally seen the light. Sure makes life easier.
JohnH
Title: Re: Another resonator install
Post by: Lon and Cheryl on April 07, 2018, 05:49:15 pm
It would be nice to find a way to hinge the entire fender on both sides.
I'm also interested in the sound difference between the XL resonator, the small resonator, and NO resonator.
Title: Re: Another resonator install
Post by: KenKetch on April 07, 2018, 06:21:33 pm
Lon,

Check out this page for some clue about the sound difference.
Exhaust System Replacement - 2003 U320 (http://beamalarm.com/Documents/Modifications/Exhaust%20System%20Replacement/exhaust-system-replacement-2003-u320.html)
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