New exhaust for my M20E

[IvoryM]

Hey guys,

Is there anyone out there with experience on replacement exhaust systems for a M20E? I want to put a new stock exhaust system on my airplane complete. I do not want to have mine refurbished and I do not want a power flow exhaust. Any recommendations or experience would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Mitch

[KSMooniac]

You might only be able to buy a brand new stock exhaust directly from Mooney.

 

If you send yours off to get refurbished, it will likely come back with completely new steel throughout the assembly.  

 

Option B will very likely cost much less than Option A or Option PF, but you should make the calls to find out for sure.  

 

There might be other aftermarket options but I haven't checked in many years.  My J came with a Knisley system and it would likely fit the E just the same.  i've been completely satisfied with it and I cannot remember if it is an STC replacement or a PMA replacement.

[DrBill]

2 years ago I got one from :

 

Parts Exchange Inc

 

1. Aircraft Supply Store
2.  
3.  
4. Address: 2062 Carolina Pl Dr, Fort Mill, SC 29708

   Phone:(803) 548-2665

    

   also known as http://www.aircraftexhaust.com/

    

   Last year the mechanic found a crack in a weld on it.  They replaced it  at no charge.

   They are close enough I took the old one there, one look and he said ... no problem I'll give you a new one.

   ,
   BILL

   
    

[Alan Fox]

ASI or Dawley will sell you a new one ......

[jetdriven]

Aerospace Welding Inc is very competitive on the money and their stuff fits.

http://awi-ami.com/

[Bob_Belville]

When my muffler failed I took the opportunity to change to the PFS. I figured it was only costing half since I had to do something and the risers had been rebuilt as least once before. I really am happy with the PFS after 3 years. Wondering why you do not want to upgrade?

[jetdriven]

one is 800$ and one is  nearly over 4 grand.

[Guest]

Hey guys,

Is there anyone out there with experience on replacement exhaust systems for a M20E? I want to put a new stock exhaust system on my airplane complete. I do not want to have mine refurbished and I do not want a power flow exhaust. Any recommendations or experience would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Mitch

Try this one

http://www.aircraftexhaust.com/nav.cfm?cat=11&subcat=67&subsub=0&as_id=8&mg_id=74&sys_id=121&display=system

Clarence

[Bob_Belville]

one is 800$ and one is  nearly over 4 grand.

Those were not my choices. Over $2000 for rebuilt muffler, tail pipe, new risers, vs. about $4500 for complete PFS. 

[Alan Fox]

I also think you are probably stuck with powerflo for service parts and repairs.....Cost verses benefit is a big pill to swallow...

[HRM]

I do not want to have mine refurbished ...

 

No to PowerFlow I understand, but why not refurbished? Once bitten, twice cautious?

 

My experience with refurbished goes to due diligence. Once a good supplier or shop is identified, they are as good as new at a fraction of the cost. Service tends to be better as well. You have already begun the DD by coming here.

 

Just my 2¢

[Bob_Belville]

I note PFS has a $700  ($900?) discount offer going on right now.

 

http://www.powerflowsystems.com/products.php?cat_id=5&pid=46

 

[jetdriven]

if you want to wait 80 days for it

[Yetti]

For $4000 it better get you supersonic

[KSMooniac]

Try this one

http://www.aircraftexhaust.com/nav.cfm?cat=11&subcat=67&subsub=0&as_id=8&mg_id=74&sys_id=121&display=system

Clarence

That picture looks just like the Knisley system on my J.

[Bob_Belville]

For $4000 it better get you supersonic

Not exactly supersonic but my fifty year old M20E that once sat for 12 years (from 1968 to 1980) after an off field landing, after which control surfaces and landing gear was rebuilt with parts from other plane(s) cruises @ 158k. 

[bonal]

So my first annual and my system had more holes than a colander and was sent out for overhaul. When it came back after only a few days I was upset because I thought they were going to repair it not replace it. Well it was my original system that's how good it looked. Three years later no issues.

[DonMuncy]

I may be dead wrong, but I was under the impression that Dawley virtually gave a new exhaust system, merely using something like a single part, so they could call it an overhaul, rather than selling new exhaust systems.

[Hank]

I bought a new muffler & tail pipe in Jan fir only $1575 + 4 hours labor . . . Ain't nothing about an airplane inexpensive . . .

[Bob_Belville]

I bought a new muffler & tail pipe in Jan fir only $1575 + 4 hours labor . . . Ain't nothing about an airplane inexpensive . . .

And that's a C and I assume no new headers. 

[Hank]

And that's a C and I assume no new headers.

Yes and yes. < shudder >

[Guitarmaster]

I may be dead wrong, but I was under the impression that Dawley virtually gave a new exhaust system, merely using something like a single part, so they could call it an overhaul, rather than selling new exhaust systems.

 

YES!!  That is where I had mine done.  It is "rebuilt."  Funny thing though, the only part that was reused was a flange.... 

They do excellent work.  Mine had several cracks including under the heat muff.  Now, just like new.    Cost was $1400.  Well worth it!!

[DrBill]

I'm thinking mine from Aircraftexhaust.com  was c $600 but I'll look in the books late tonight and update this post.

Bill

Edit:  could not confirm the price, found the docs but no price is listed probably since the mechanic bought it and added it in the annual.  Bill

[ryoder]

Is there any possibility of having it jet hot coated or chromed or something?

[jetdriven]

I'm getting my tail pipe jet hot ceramic plated.