NPP modifications
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NPP modifications
Hello Friends,
I have NPP exhaust with a Mild to Wild device. I have been using it with some wire rope clamps on the shafts so the butterflys can't close - they stay open about a quarter inch or so. Nice V8 sound... not annoying. I'm finding that I rarely like having them wide open - too loud. I'm now wanting to let them close all the way when "on" (minivan quiet) and then open slightly to hear the growl when I hit the "off" button.
Does anyone have an idea about what is the best way to let them open slightly, but have an adjustment as well? I thought of some stainless cable around the moving part anchored to the diaphragm bracket. Some barrel clamps with a hex screw would allow for some adjustment. Any experience with this or ideas?
Thanks, Monte
I have NPP exhaust with a Mild to Wild device. I have been using it with some wire rope clamps on the shafts so the butterflys can't close - they stay open about a quarter inch or so. Nice V8 sound... not annoying. I'm finding that I rarely like having them wide open - too loud. I'm now wanting to let them close all the way when "on" (minivan quiet) and then open slightly to hear the growl when I hit the "off" button.
Does anyone have an idea about what is the best way to let them open slightly, but have an adjustment as well? I thought of some stainless cable around the moving part anchored to the diaphragm bracket. Some barrel clamps with a hex screw would allow for some adjustment. Any experience with this or ideas?
Thanks, Monte
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http://www.globalindustrial.com/p/mo...Fc62wAodcKgDoA
Actually, this is a better representation of the split collar. I thought the other one was split, but it's not. But the first link does show it in stainless.
Actually, this is a better representation of the split collar. I thought the other one was split, but it's not. But the first link does show it in stainless.
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High regards, Monte
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Yeah, that would probably be easier than the collar. First, the collars are a bear to install unless you have micro fingers. Then you have to get them positioned just right on the shaft in order to limit the opening of the baffle. I actually had mine positioned to limit the amount the baffles closed. Because I didn't get stainless, they actually began rusting to the shaft.
Good luck with your modification, and be sure to follow it up with some pictures.
Good luck with your modification, and be sure to follow it up with some pictures.