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Old 11-05-2009, 10:16 PM   #1
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Default DA85 Pitts Muffler: Are they all cracking??

Just wondering because I am on my third one and I am thinking to go with a canister instead.

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Old 11-05-2009, 11:09 PM   #2
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Default Re: DA85 Pitts Muffler: Are they all cracking??

Which brand or brands have you used? I have a Slimline on mine and it has lasted quite well, but after almost 2 years one of the tubes that the bolts run through has cracked and finally needs replaced.
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Old 11-06-2009, 12:59 AM   #3
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Default Re: DA85 Pitts Muffler: Are they all cracking??

I have the slimline. Not sure if its the second batch.
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Old 11-06-2009, 01:11 AM   #4
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Default Re: DA85 Pitts Muffler: Are they all cracking??

I had a Slimline that cracked and they replaced it for free.
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Default Re: DA85 Pitts Muffler: Are they all cracking??

I went with a jtec and have had no problems.
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Old 11-06-2009, 10:11 AM   #6
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Default Re: DA85 Pitts Muffler: Are they all cracking??

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I had a Slimline that cracked and they replaced it for free.
Same here, evidently they beefed up the weld in a couple of places and used a thicker gauge alum.. No issues once it was replaced.
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Old 11-06-2009, 12:32 PM   #7
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Default Re: DA85 Pitts Muffler: Are they all cracking??

I guess you could say they're not all they're cracked up to be.
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