Tractor muffler

[jack1951]

Hi Mechanic,
I am new to this forum (and to any other forum for that matter), so excuse me if I do not write correctly my message.

My question is: I have heard of people replacing their stock muffler with a tractor muffler instead of dishing out $400.00 for a high performance one.
I have read that with a Quadworks Hi-Performance kit, which I have on mine, it gives exactly the same gain in power.
The muffler used on a Foreman 450 is a FO-14 which is a Ford engined tractor.
Is this all BS or could they be right

[TechForeman]

The think the FO-14 is the right one. they could be right, b/c it lets more air flow. if you look on educate me first post in the Foreman part of the Forum page 2 or 3 there are some post about it and its performance. How much did the Quadworks Hi-performance kit cost if you dont mind me asking.

[MuddnMason]

Yes, the FO14 muffler will work, so will the AC3 muffler. The quadworks kit (k&n air filter and jet kit I think) will NOT provide the same power increase as an aftermarket muffler. Together with a new pipe, you will see good performance gain.

[TechForeman]

i was mistaking then. i thought the quadworks kit was that and a pipe. thats why i was askin Sorry Jack

[MuddnMason]

Quadworks Power Kit

[jack1951]

Sorry Techforeman for the delay in answering your question, I had to double check the price on that Quadworks kit, which you were right does not come with the pipe. The price for Quadworks for foreman 450 is $189.95 CDN which I think is close to your available price in USD. I found a place to buy the FO-14 muffler and orderd it for $33.00 CDN.
As soon as I get it I will install it and let you guys know how it works.
If it's as good or close to the aftermarket HMF ,FMF or any other brand I don't understand why I should buy a $450.00 pipe.
Also thanks to your input on that other forum regarding the installation of the FO-14, I'm sure I should be able to improve on that. As soon as I am finished I'll send you guys pictures and my impressions on the whole project.
Techforeman, here is a site where you can get an online catalogue with prices in CDN money for any parts that you could be looking for.
Hope it can give you a good overview of what's available to us in Quebec and what the prices are.

www.quadraxatv.com/quadraxatv/corporate_en.html

Sorry if my english is not that good, I hope you can understand what I write, because I am French Canadian
and have a little bit of trouble with my English.

Anyways, thx for all the help. Maybe I can help you guys in some way later.

Jack

[MuddnMason]

Your English is just fine Jack. Also, in my post above yours, there is a link to the quadboss HP kit that YaskyATV is selling. The prices range from $125.95 to $159.95 depending upon application. The Foreman 450 kits are $125.

[jack1951]

I checked that site you told me about and you are right: $125.95 USD
That comes to $151.91 CDN, I gues with the shipping charges it would probably be the same price in canadian funds.

Thanks MuddnMason

[jack1951]

Hi, Tech Foreman and all the guys who helped me on that muffler issue.

Sorry it took so long to get back to you guys but i had a few personnal problems to take care of first. But FINALLY my project is complete.
I opted for the FO-14. I am sending you guys a few photos of my setup which I think is a little better than the one I saw on that other site.
You can see the pics on my quad club web site which unfortunately is in French only, but what the heck, in this sport I think everybody speaks the same language !!!
Go to quadrls.iquebec.com
You guys let me know what you think, the whole thing cost me $130.00 CDN, which is about $100.00 USD for you guys. Again thanks a million for all the input.
Talk to you later!