infernus 8 #1 Posted July 21, 2012 My C160 has a muffler that's been fixed (read: boogery, stick welds to fill rust holes ) way too many times. My question to you is, since I have access to an exhaust pipe bender (and obviously a MIG welder), should I try to replicate the OEM design, bend up a new system with fresh (and even stainless) steel, or buy a used one from some supplier or another member? And, if I go self-made, do I try to route the exhaust in the OEM location, somewhere down by the mower deck like a side pipe, out the back, or a stack? And, what muffler do you suggest? Or straight pipe and wear ear plugs? Your opinions are appreciated and will be considered heavily with your input for reasons why. Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trouty56 565 #2 Posted July 21, 2012 Live in the country?? Straight pipe stack, stainless steel, outward bend at the top cut vertical to give that oblong opening look. Not too tall...maybe 12 - 14 inches..... No real reason other than "cool" Live in town??? Well that sucks.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 14,897 #3 Posted July 21, 2012 If you have the ability to replicate the entire OEM muffler in stainless steel, and it is reasonably priced, I would be your first of MANY customers. Even in regular steel, there is a market. OEM new (106918) from Toro is now about $170.00. I am one of those who likes the design and look of the original muffler. Since I have a lot of low hanging branches where I use my tractors, a stack is out of the question, and if I run with just a straight pipe, the wife and neighbors tend to give me the evil eye. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackC 616 #4 Posted July 22, 2012 I prefer the original look. I would duplicate the original configuration but try to make it much quieter than the original. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
infernus 8 #5 Posted July 23, 2012 Interesting... I didn't know you could get a new OEM muffler. Knowing that, I'll have no problem dissecting the original muffler to see what's inside. It is indeed pretty darned loud as it is. Live in the country?? Straight pipe stack, stainless steel, outward bend at the top cut vertical to give that oblong opening look. Not too tall...maybe 12 - 14 inches..... No real reason other than "cool" Live in town??? Well that sucks.... LOL, nice. I'm sure I'll have some pretty easy interchangability, since the exhaust more or less clamps on to the threaded pipe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ed Kennell 35,770 #6 Posted July 25, 2012 Go loud !!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fordiesel69 214 #7 Posted July 25, 2012 Definalty replicate as best as possible. The original is a nice low but loud tone. I do not have access to stainless thin enough or I would try also. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesBe1 80 #8 Posted July 25, 2012 I vote for stacks just because they look cool (see avatar). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darg 7 #9 Posted August 4, 2012 I have aC160. that needed a exaust. I went to tractor supply and bought a allis chambers exhaust muffler. the pipe isa tad larger,but you can weild it. Get a ext l bow to miss the hood , put a 1" ridget coupling in line so you can unscrew the muffler. It is quiter than the org one . I saw a el bow on e bay , you will also have toget a 1" nipple the right length. This also gets more exhaust gas off the valves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 649 #10 Posted August 5, 2012 I'm a lover of stacks myself. Matt :flags-texas: 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darg 7 #11 Posted August 5, 2012 bowtie, is that your C160? Exhaust looks about loke mine. Nice looking tractor. I haven,t figuared out how to post a picture of mine on the form yet. darg Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JamesBe1 80 #12 Posted August 5, 2012 I am a fan of stacks too. Be sure to use a rain cap. Besides keeping rain out if you happen to park it in the rain, it keeps small critters from building nests in there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bowtiebutler956 649 #13 Posted August 5, 2012 bowtie, is that your C160? Exhaust looks about loke mine. Nice looking tractor. I haven,t figuared out how to post a picture of mine on the form yet. darg Yes its mine, but its not a c-160, its a B-80 with a larger K-301 12hp Kohler on it. Matt :flags-texas: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
can whlvr 991 #14 Posted August 7, 2012 i like stacks on show girls,not for working as i destroyed an elbow on my 321,got lucky it didnt break the block Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
infernus 8 #15 Posted August 9, 2012 I'm trying to figure out how I could route the pipe out the back like a car without it getting in the way of anything. Thats my latest tomfoolery anyways... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elicountryboy1996 2 #16 Posted September 3, 2016 On 8/4/2012 at 8:47 PM, bowtiebutler956 said: I'm a lover of stacks myself. Matt What all parts do you need to make a exhaust system like is on your wheel horse? I want a side stack as well on mine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites