Big Red Muffler replacement option

[atctim]

Hey guys. I know that Big Red (85-87) mufflers are getting harder and harder to find. They rot out on the seam on the bottom and are pretty hard to repair. Aftermarket replacements can be expensive, and loud. I came upon a real nifty fix that a good friend of mine made. It's cheap and effective, and looks good and it not loud.

Tractor Supply has these in stock. It's a Stanley brand muffler for a Farmall Cub. They cost $30, and with a welder, can be fitted to your ATC250ES very easily. See picture for details. Just wanted to share as this is a great, easy, cheap fix for your Big Red muffler woes.

[effort=results]

Nice. Like cheap easy alternative.

[dixietoolz]

Is the IH-1 muffler as listed on their website for $29.99?

[atctim]

Not sure about the website - got a link? I will be able to confirm with a link.

[86125m]

How does it sound I wouldn't mid doing this on my 200m.

[dixietoolz]

http://www.tractorsupply.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=10051&langId=-1&pageSize=&beginIndex=0&searchSource=Q&sType=SimpleSearch&resultCatEntryType=2&showResultsPage=true&pageView=image&searchType=1000&autoSuggestURL=AutoSuggestView%3FcoreName%3DMC_100 01_CatalogEntry_en_US%26serverURL%3Dhttp%253a%252f %252ftsc-prod-lb01.crossview.inc%253a3737%252fsolr%252fMC_10001_ CatalogEntry_en_US&searchTerm=farmall+cub+muffler

[cap]

Nice option! I like TS, finally got one out here in NV.
It would be easy to hit it with some black stove paint after mounting it.

[tripledog]

I wish I had thought of that. I think I am going to do this mod on my 86 BR, but I am going to make it removable and not weld it to the pipe. Thanks for sharing this information. I think you may have just saved some folks a bunch of cash and frustration versus trying to find a decent OEM muffler.

[Xowner]

There is a company that makes an aftermarket one aslo

[big specht]

WELL ? Link ?dont leave us hanging

[mike m]

I used a muffler from a 250sx it fits right on, but has the wrong bend and rubs the air box.

[Frankencelery]

There was also a thread some time back about using a Ford FO-4 muffler too. I've never tried it myself, but I remember people saying it was quiet.

http://www.tractorsupply.com/en/store/muffler-ford-mfg-fo-4

[clmeue37]

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Here's my solution on a 84 200es. http://m.tractorsupply.com/en/store/muffler-ford-mfg-fo-4

[salisbury4573]

I am currently in the process of fitting a tractor muffler to my 83 Big Red. Original was rusted beyond repair, Rural King had muffler for $19. Welded on nicely. Gonna cut the heat shield off OEM and weld onto the replacement. So far it looks great, I will provide an update on how loud it is once I get the bike out on some trails.

[Gabriel]

Tractor mufflers work and sound great. I used one on my 200E.........

http://www.3wheelerworld.com/showthread.php/187039-Project-Loose-Fillings-AKA-The-Goblin/page6?highlight=goblin

[salisbury4573]

https://youtu.be/7BWowpOUMeQ

[salisbury4573]

Video of rural king muffler on my 200e. Forgive my crappy welds. Lol. For less than $20, I am happy with it

[mooseknuckle]

I like the sound!

[MrConcdid]

Thank you, I did the same thing $29 muffler from TSC.
MrC.

[Sycoholic]

Every muffler in my price range is rotted, otherwise they're priced about the same as new aftermarket. The previous owner just straight piped her. I tracked this muffler down on Amazon and am going to order it. I knew this site and contributors wouldn't let me down!!!

[MrConcdid]

Heads up the IH muffler is on amazon for $31, I know that's a dollar more but saved me a trip to town, I have used 3 of these now on different models, They even fit great on a 185s inside the frame, I welded a tab to it and used the factory mounting hole. I weld a large washer over the exhaust to give it a little back pressure. This also finishes off the end.

MrC.