Installed Aero resonator

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Installed Aero resonator

February 02, 2013, 01:18:59 pm

Its as straight forward a job to install the Aero resonatpr as others have said. Based on pics of other instalations, I figured I needed one 90 and one 45 degree elbow pipe, a 4 inch to 5 inch adapter and associated straps and hangers. A neighbor brought his sawsall and air driver and about 6 hours later something else to brag about. Anybody want new tomato planter?

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Reply #1 – February 02, 2013, 03:14:58 pm

is that a 5050 or a 5050XL?

comments re noise/sound difference?

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Reply #2 – February 02, 2013, 06:48:03 pm

Nice Job! Which Aero model is it?

Also - recommend that you wrap the resonator under the AC condenser to reduce heat load. Your AC will thank you.

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Reply #3 – February 03, 2013, 08:53:06 am

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Nice Job! Which Aero model is it?

Also - recommend that you wrap the resonator under the AC condenser to reduce heat load. Your AC will thank you.

It's a 5050XL - and yes, I intend to wrap it. When just for fun I called FOT parts to check on a price for replacing the original muffler, they told me don't bother, install an AERO.

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comments re noise/sound difference?

The sound is lower in tone but not really louder. Not unpleasant, just different. I'll follow up on what I find in performance improvement. (It's on an ISL.)

BTW: after getting the Aero on line at OurDealsRock.net for $118.95 - no shipping cost, no tax to me in Florida, I got the pipes and fittings at Fleet Products in Lakeland. The counter folks there are really easy to work with and made sure I had all the right pieces to do the design drawing that I showed them. Only problem was they didn't have the 4 inch to 5 inch adapter so I had to go to the NAPA distribution store in Orlando and brave the 85 MPH crazies on I-4.

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Reply #4 – February 03, 2013, 09:58:20 pm

We are at the Brooksville fmca pre rally and Larry was nice enough to start it up so we could hear it and at idle not much difference in sound.

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Reply #5 – February 09, 2013, 09:47:56 pm

As others have noticed, the sound is lower in tone, not really louder but I do hear it when accelerating and have my driver window open.

First result of fuel mileage is just a slight increase: .3 miles / gal as measured by the driver information center on my 2004. This is after one trip of 80 miles which included 60 miles of highway driving at about 60 mph and 20 miles of 45 mph driving with about 10 stops for lights - so not a very significant determination.

For those who haven't seen it, the driver information center display provides a very limited amount of extra information similar to the more extensive shown by Silverleaf products. One of the displays is instantaneous fuel consumption and another is trip fuel consumption.

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Reply #6 – February 10, 2013, 07:13:42 pm

Thanks Larry!
I'm holding on to this info right now just in case I 'need' to replace the original muffler setup. The resonator, or muffler/resonator(which one is it?-do you have a part #?) is the way to go, However, If and when I decide to do this modification, I'd also like to make that dang side panel on my 2001 "Lift" on a hinge as your later model FT does.

Are there any owners that have made this mod to their coach or is there any info on how to do it?

thanks in advance.

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Reply #7 – February 10, 2013, 07:17:04 pm

Quote from: MemoryRoads – February 10, 2013, 07:13:42 pm

Are there any owners that have made this mod to their coach or is there any info on how to do it?

There's a topic with 9 pages of info here Resonator and muffler replacement

Searching the forum for resonator will turn up about 3 pages of topics

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Reply #8 – February 11, 2013, 08:33:51 pm

I added the heat insulation wrap today (bought online from Summit Racing). I got 100' of 2 inch wide wrap which was enough to cover the resonator and about a foot either side of it. The fun part was figuring out how to keep the wrap tight on the curved ends of the resonator. The polished stainless steel is really slippery!

For those interested, the technique I used was to loop the wrap once at the curved part and then about 4 inches back from the curve so that it doesn't bunch up and then back to the curved part - repeat until the curve is covered --- this takes a lot of wrap and builds up several layers.

The wrap was installed with 50% overlap as recommended by Summit but as described heavier at the curved ends. The heat is reduced somewhat at the areas of the 50% overlap but significantly so at the heavier parts. I might get another 100' to really cover it - the resonator is directly below the dash A/C condenser.

The wrap I used doesn't require to be sprayed so it needs to be held with some short of ties. The narrow stainless steel ties that Summit offers work but I also used some wider stainless worm driven clamps I had which were much easier to tighten.

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Reply #9 – February 11, 2013, 08:42:40 pm

Quote from: Larry Rubin – February 11, 2013, 08:33:51 pm

I added the heat insulation wrap today (bought online from Summit Racing). I got 100' of 2 inch wide wrap which was enough to cover the resonator and about a foot either side of it. The fun part was figuring out how to keep the wrap tight on the curved ends of the resonator. The polished stainless steel is really slippery!

Larry,
Do you have the webpage or the product number? How much was it. Something I wanted to do for awhile.

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Reply #10 – February 11, 2013, 08:50:10 pm

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Larry,
Do you have the webpage or the product number? How much was it. Something I wanted to do for awhile.

The part number is DEI-010130.

Search Results for dei-010130 - SummitRacing.com

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Reply #11 – February 11, 2013, 08:58:09 pm

Quote from: Larry Rubin – February 11, 2013, 08:50:10 pm

The part number is DEI-010130.

Search Results for dei-010130 - SummitRacing.com

Looks Good. Do you have a photo on how it looks on your setup?

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Reply #12 – February 11, 2013, 09:08:11 pm

Picture of resonator with "mummy" wrap
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Reply #13 – February 11, 2013, 09:14:09 pm

Quote from: Larry Rubin – February 11, 2013, 09:08:11 pm

Picture of resonator with "mummy" wrap

Nice, Looks like an easy install. Thanks

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Reply #14 – February 11, 2013, 10:54:57 pm

Hey Dave M and Neal P, isn't it amazing how long it takes for these guys to believe us when we say "do it you will like it" and benefit too. he he he.
John h

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Reply #15 – February 12, 2013, 12:29:00 am

I found the trick was to wet it thoroughly before wrapping, and use hose clamps to secure it. Made it much easier.

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Reply #16 – February 12, 2013, 01:04:06 am

Would I use a four inch or a five inch resonator on my 2003 U295 with ISL400? I believe the muffler is four inches in and the tailpipe is five inches.

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Reply #17 – February 12, 2013, 11:01:24 am

on mine I did 4" flex from Turbo then 4/5" coupling to straight then 5" res' out.
John H

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Reply #18 – February 12, 2013, 08:31:31 pm

Has anyone installed an Aero resonator on a U280, and maybe has pictures? I'd be interesed to see that.

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Reply #19 – February 13, 2013, 12:04:26 pm

Quote from: hcharlson – February 12, 2013, 08:31:31 pm

Has anyone installed an Aero resonator on a U280, and maybe has pictures? I'd be interesed to see that.

PO installed what looks like a straight pipe on my U280. I have the Cummins 300HP and it doesn't sound overly loud. Not a very neat job of installation but I will tale pics next time I'm under there.

Roland

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Reply #20 – February 13, 2013, 07:39:27 pm

Thanks, that's something I'd like to do to mine soon.

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Reply #21 – March 19, 2013, 08:06:23 pm

Just had resonator installed . On arrival at my destination in northern Az. noticed tail pipe had come off muffler from corrosion at the clamp. I did temporary repairs with sheet metal, aluminum tape and hose clamps. I did not know where to have repairs so called MOT and they agreed to do resonator on my way home. I requested 5050 XL resonator and on my arrival they had all the necessary parts. Installation took four hours. Keith Reish did an excellant job and parts price were very reasonable. He fabricated a heat shield out of sheet metal instead of a wrap. Very happy with the results. Will know more on my way home tomorrow.

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Reply #22 – March 19, 2013, 08:53:14 pm

You will have a smile on your face...

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Reply #23 – March 19, 2013, 10:36:16 pm

About a year ago I asked whether FOT would replace my muffler with a resonator. Answer was, "No." When I was at FOT several weeks ago, I saw a resonator installation that they had just completed. It appears that the current answer might be, "Yes."

Seems like NAC is now another location for the "resonator upgrade."

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Reply #24 – March 19, 2013, 10:49:14 pm

Quote from: J. D. Stevens – March 19, 2013, 10:36:16 pm

Seems like NAC is now another location for the "resonator upgrade."

Steve just joked that a Foreforums legacy will be the sound of resonators growwwwllllling around Nac..... (we did show ours to Jack Bradshaw last fall and he had some great questions)

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