Propnut
Senior Member
Removed an obsolete TV8-540 Perkins engine from my Trawler. There was no muffler in the exhaust system and I thought the noise level was very acceptable.
I just installed a Factory Reman 6BT 210 Cummins and I’m debating on whether or not to put a muffler in the new exhaust system. I’m running 5” wet exhaust 16’ from the mixer to the transom. I’ve read on a few forums that the Cummins is loud.
I just wonder if it’s going to be louder than the old V8 Perkins that I removed. I’ve also put 1” sound down sound insulation with vinyl barrier on the engine room ceiling and bulkheads.Do most trawlers utilized a muffler in the system. My mixer is 16” above the waterline. Thoughts and recommendations are appreciated.
Don
I just installed a Factory Reman 6BT 210 Cummins and I’m debating on whether or not to put a muffler in the new exhaust system. I’m running 5” wet exhaust 16’ from the mixer to the transom. I’ve read on a few forums that the Cummins is loud.
I just wonder if it’s going to be louder than the old V8 Perkins that I removed. I’ve also put 1” sound down sound insulation with vinyl barrier on the engine room ceiling and bulkheads.Do most trawlers utilized a muffler in the system. My mixer is 16” above the waterline. Thoughts and recommendations are appreciated.
Don