Jeff H Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 My Muffler is going to need to be replaced soon. What would you recommend for a 2006 Diplomat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr4Film Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) Our forum founder Bill Duckwitz liked and installed the Aero-Turbine muffler on his coach which is pictured at the top of every page. Have you checked the Monacoers Parts List for options? Edited May 28, 2021 by Dr4Film Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypoxia Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Jeff H said: My Muffler is going to need to be replaced soon. What would you recommend for a 2006 Diplomat? It is just a muffler, nothing special. Any truck parts distributor can get one that fits I would think. They will need the pipe size and the muffler dimensions. FleetPride Catalog Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Haggard Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 8 years ago I Installed A AERO STAINLESS RESONATOR. 135. Amazon Looks like new today Sounds yummy 😋 Runs like a Champion 🏆😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypoxia Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) A Muffler makes it more quiet, those coaches are the ones you barely hear as they cruise through the campground. A Resonator changes the sound without making them quiet. Those are the coaches that you hear across the campground. Some owners of those coaches enjoy the noise. Resonator vs Muffler Edited May 28, 2021 by Hypoxia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Haggard Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 11 minutes ago, Hypoxia said: A Muffler makes it more quiet, those coaches are the ones you barely hear as they cruise through the campground. A Resonator changes the sound without making them quiet. Those are the coaches that you hear across the campground. Some owners of those coaches enjoy the noise. Resonator vs Muffler Give me a break Jim You say noise ? I say Music 🎶🎵😌 Personal choise. I see some ? very quiet coaches driving way to fast and kicking up dust. Some don't pick up their dog crap either. 😕 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypoxia Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, John Haggard said: Give me a break Jim You say noise ? I say Music 🎶🎵😌 Personal choise. I see some ? very quiet coaches driving way to fast and kicking up dust. Some don't pick up their dog crap either. 😕 That's funny John, thanks for brightening my day. The main thing is that owners know the difference before making the choice. Also, I'm one of those who don't pick up dog crap. If I ever get a dog I will though! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Haggard Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 5 minutes ago, Hypoxia said: That's funny John, thanks for brightening my day. The main thing is that owners know the difference before making the choice. Also, I'm one of those who don't pick up dog crap. If I ever get a dog I will though! Thank God you don't have a dog Resale on your coach will be much better. I did buy a quiet battery operated mower for my summer site. Maybe that will balance out the sound pollution overall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ray Davis Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 (edited) 29 minutes ago, Hypoxia said: That's funny John, thanks for brightening my day. The main thing is that owners know the difference before making the choice. Also, I'm one of those who don't pick up dog crap. If I ever get a dog I will though! You can still pick some up, it's ok. LOL 🤣 We pick up religiously after our little dog and those that don't infuriate me. 😠 BTW I have an Aero turbine too. It is a little louder and some folks don't like the sound but I like to hear it when in a tunnel or beside a wall. I guess I'm in my second childhood, I'm thinking about a red convertable but momma isn't quite on board yet. Edited May 28, 2021 by Ray Davis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Haggard Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 7 minutes ago, Ray Davis said: You can still pick some up, it's ok. LOL 🤣 We pick up religiously after our little dog and those that don't infuriate me. 😠 BTW I have an Aero turbine too. It is a little louder and some folks don't like the sound but I like to hear it when in a tunnel or beside a wall. I guess I'm in my second childhood, I'm thinking about a red convertable but momma isn't quite on board yet. I just gave you a Liked 👍 Comment My wife says my TRUE Engine brake is very cheap therapy Yes Best in tunnels Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ray Davis Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 8 minutes ago, John Haggard said: I just gave you a Liked 👍 Comment My wife says my TRUE Engine brake is very cheap therapy Yes Best in tunnels I bet your True / Real engine brake can talk to ya in a tunnel, my exhaust brake just sort of whispers loud. Wives don't seem to get it but it does sooth a man's nerves a little bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Haggard Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 10 minutes ago, Ray Davis said: I bet your True / Real engine brake can talk to ya in a tunnel, my exhaust brake just sort of whispers loud. Wives don't seem to get it but it does sooth a man's nerves a little bit. Ha Ha Ha Yes So very true Ray I Should have said True, Engine Jake Brake. Your very perceptive Ray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan K Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 Funny and I do the same when I find a tunnel, Jake and horn test... 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Haggard Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 16 minutes ago, Ivan K said: Funny and I do the same when I find a tunnel, Jake and horn test... 23 minutes ago, Ivan K said: Funny and I do the same when I find a tunnel, Jake and horn test... love my Twin Hadley 's 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J A Posted May 28, 2021 Share Posted May 28, 2021 I converted to a straight pipe on our ISX 525. Personal choice. You might view this site; https://www.dynaflexproducts.com/ Largest Mfg. of class 8 truck exhaust components in the U S A. Great catalogue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Haggard Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 50 minutes ago, Dennis H said: You guys woulda loved the sound of my 34 3 window coupe. 350 Chev, 450 HP. Built FORD tough, with all CHEVY stuff.....just sayin....Dennis 😄😁🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanwill52 Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 At Bill D's suggestion, I replaced my rusted-out stock muffler with an Aero 4040XL eight years and 80K miles ago. Modified the original brackets by bending only the inboard straps (discarded the outboard straps). It still looks new. 100% stainless steel construction. The difference in sound level inside the coach is zero, even with a window open. Standing outside, there is only a modest sound level increase. I think it might be slightly louder at WOT (wide open throttle), but not loud like a Jake Brake. I ease out of campgrounds and I'm sure I've never disturbed anyone. It is simply an inexpensive, high quality replacement muffler. Does it increase power?...Only for those with vivid imaginations. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dl_racing427 Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 I straight piped my Dynasty years ago. The sound is barely perceptible from the drivers seat, except when in a tunnel or near a barrier. Much cheaper and I'll never have another rusted muffler. 😀 You would love the sound of my 1965 Shelby Cobra replica. 12.5:1 compression 427 Sideoiler, and Lobak Sprint Car mufflers in the 3.5" pipes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Haggard Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 My favorite car The first I ever saw was at Williamsburg VA. In 66. Silver Thanks for sharing 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotty Hutto Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 On 5/28/2021 at 12:07 PM, Ivan K said: Funny and I do the same when I find a tunnel, Jake and horn test... isn’t the horn test required by law or something? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ray Davis Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 4 hours ago, dl_racing427 said: You would love the sound of my 1965 Shelby Cobra replica. 12.5:1 compression 427 Sideoiler, and Lobak Sprint Car mufflers in the 3.5" pipes Wow David, You blew the windshield wipers right off. 💨 Tow pretty good? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan K Posted May 29, 2021 Share Posted May 29, 2021 As this turned into a virtual car show, here is my fix and hearing check. White/blue Camaro RS, 540 CI Merlin block. Red Line.mp4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis H Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 Maybe we should have a separate feed for our hotrods, eh? Here's another one of my cars a 23 TrakT. Five stars to the first one who can identify what engine is in it....Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dl_racing427 Posted May 30, 2021 Share Posted May 30, 2021 32 minutes ago, Dennis H said: Maybe we should have a separate feed for our hotrods, eh? Here's another one of my cars a 23 TrakT. Five stars to the first one who can identify what engine is in it....Dennis PINTO!!! 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenW Posted May 31, 2021 Share Posted May 31, 2021 (edited) Thanks guys, I need to replaced a rusted out muffler soon so I appreciate this topic. It's good to know that I have at least been performing the required Horn test in tunnels! Sounds like the Engine brake test in tunnels should be added to my testing. Thanks! Edited May 31, 2021 by StephenW spelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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