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FAA approved by STC and for SA-160 or OMF-160 with Lycoming O-320 engines.
Bolt-On Horsepower / A complete replacement of your exhaust system.
Sporting several advanced aerodynamic refinements such as slotted Fowler flaps, Vortex Generators and aileron fences, these sporty looking aircraft are designed for fun and efficient flying from the ground up.
Power Flow’s well proven and widely accepted Tuned Exhaust System, now installed and flying on over 7,300 GA aircraft worldwide helps your Symphony maximize both!
The Power Flow Tuned Exhaust System is not just a replacement - it is a vast improvement over the stock Symphony exhaust system.
The concept is simple, out with the old exhaust gases, in with the new fuel-air charge. By more effectively emptying each cylinder of spent exhaust gases, Power Flow gives your Symphony a number of significant benefits:
You will immediately notice an increase in RPM (30-130 more).
Significant improvement in rate of climb (100 - 300 fpm).
You are in control: Want to save fuel? You can use less throttle to fly at your current cruise speeds and save from 1/2 to 2.2 gallons per hour.
For more power, use the extra RPM (100 RPM yields approximately five extra knots of airspeed for an additional 1/2 gph in fuel burned).
The Service Ceiling on your Symphony will increase by 2,000’ to 5,000’, with a corresponding improvement in safety margins in high Density Altitude environments.
CHT’s are reduced by 10– 20 degrees with less difference between cylinders
4 to 6 second reduction in takeoff roll
Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT) extremes reduced between cylinders
Smoother running engine
No welds in cabin heat area practically eliminating the possibility of Carbon Monoxide poisoning
Easy installation in only 4-6 hours; little or no modification to aircraft required
The Power Flow is a versatile, quality constructed, complete replacement of the entire exhaust system on your Symphony. A new Cabin and Carburetor Heat shroud (utilizing your current SCAT tube hook-ups) is included. The entire system is constructed from 321 stainless steel and includes minimal structural welds in the cabin heat section for improved safety. All necessary parts are included for easy installation, usually requiring just 3 – 5 hours. The system can be installed by one of our Authorized Dealers, by your local A&P / IA, or you can fly to us for the installation. Fly in with a standard Symphony, fly out (usually the same day) tuned for maximum performance and efficiency.
Our industry leading 60-day money back guarantee means that if for some reason the performance benefits listed above fail to materialize on your Symphony, you can return the system to us within 60 days of its installation for a full refund of your purchase price.
For lead times and discounts see table below
AOG Rush? Need your Power Flow ASAP? Contact us for the best possible delivery date (A surcharge will apply)
Standard Lead time averages 4 - 6 weeks
Short Lead Time Discount (have time & save $$)
Long Lead Time Discount (8 - 12 week Lead)
* Exhaust Kits have a variable lead time, dependent upon our Sales offer and manufacturing capacity - Please refer to the chart below for current lead times and any available discounts. If you need an exhaust immediately, please call or indicate AOG in the “Notes” section of the online order. All other in stock items normally ship within 2 business days of order receipt. Your credit card will not be charged until the order and shipping cost are verified by our Sales Department and confirmed with you.
** Prices are for US and Canadian registered aircraft only. International customers may place an order online and will be contacted by Power Flow Systems, Inc. or a local authorized reseller regarding final pricing.
Don't just take our word for it - listen to what just some of our happy Power Flow customers have to say about the Power Flow tuned exhaust system on their aircraft:
Polished Finish or Ceramic Coated Tailpipe?
The Ceramic Coated tailpipe is a cosmetic enhancement that hides the heat induced discoloration that is characteristic of stainless steel (think of the "bluing" you see on the muffler of a motorcycle). This discoloration has absolutely no effect on performance or reliability but the ceramic coating covers it up permanently. Otherwise, the polished tailpipe begins to discolor after a few hours of flying time. It can be re-polished anytime, but if you are proud of your Symphony’s appearance and would rather spend your time flying than polishing, the ceramic is a nice feature to have.
A couple of other important pieces of information
#1.) We strongly recommend that the aircraft’s propeller be dynamically balanced to within 0.2 ips (inches per second) upon installation of the Power Flow System and every two to four years thereafter. If the propeller is dynamically balanced within 25 flight hours of the installation of the Power Flow System and you furnish PFS with copies of the logbook entries confirming this, PFS will extend the warranty on the Tuned Exhaust System from 12 months to 24 months or 500 Flight Hours (whichever occurs first).
Doing so every 2 - 4 years thereafter will dramatically improve the useful life and the reliability of every component that is bolted to the engine, including the Power Flow System.
#2) The Power Flow System has no service life limit. It is designed and built to last several thousand flight hours and will quite likely be the last exhaust system you need to buy for your aircraft. As with any high-performance system however, it must be maintained properly. Every 500 flight hours or annually (whichever comes first) the four slip joints on the system must be cleaned and lubricated with high temperature anti-seize compound.
Most Customers have this maintenance performed during the aircraft’s annual inspection which adds about 2 hours of labor to the inspection. We have had several of our Tuned Exhaust Systems rack up over 4,000 flight hours of trouble-free performance (7,000+ flight hours is the current record in a commercial operation) as long as this maintenance is performed as required.
Still not sure if a Power Flow is right for you and your airplane? For complete peace of mind, check out our:
Warranty & Guarantee
In these tough times, who wants to gamble with their hard-earned dollars? You don’t want to and Power Flow doesn’t want you to, either. That’s why we offer three layers of protection with each system we ship:
100% customer satisfaction guarantee: If within 60 days from the date of the first flight after installation you are dissatisfied for any reason, you can return the system to Power Flow Systems and you will be entitled to a full refund of the purchase price of the system (exclusive of shipping charges and labor) once the system has been received and inspected by Power Flow Systems. Inspection will take place within five (5) days from the return of the system, and an adjustment to the refund amount will be made for any parts missing or damaged. If the original payment was made on a credit card, it will be refunded to the same credit card. If payment was made by check, a company check will be issued.
And, finally, in cooperation with our network of Preferred Dealers, we are pleased to offer our:
Still not sure if a Power Flow is right for you and your airplane? For complete peace of mind, check out our:
Warranty & Guarantee
In these tough times, who wants to gamble with their hard-earned dollars? You don’t want to and Power Flow doesn’t want you to, either. That’s why we offer three layers of protection with each system we ship:
100% customer satisfaction guarantee: If within 60 days from the date of the first flight after installation you are dissatisfied for any reason, you can return the system to Power Flow Systems and you will be entitled to a full refund of the purchase price of the system (exclusive of shipping charges and labor) once the system has been received and inspected by Power Flow Systems. Inspection will take place within five (5) days from the return of the system, and an adjustment to the refund amount will be made for any parts missing or damaged. If the original payment was made on a credit card, it will be refunded to the same credit card. If payment was made by check, a company check will be issued.
And, finally, in cooperation with our network of Preferred Dealers, we are pleased to offer our:
PIREPS and Reviews
"Performance wise, I gained 150-200 FPM in the climb, the throttle response is amazing and can pull 2600 RPM @7500.' I saw 132 KTs. across the ground in a two way WOT operation at 7500. At 1,000 feet, I saw 132 KIA, (well into the yellow arc).
My number 3 cylinder is hot, 1400+ EGT WOT, 1500 + when the throttle is backed off low level, (less than 3,000). CHT is in the 420's on climb out and we are talking about 90+ temperatures. The other 3 cylinders are 1200, maybe 1300 EGT and low 400s CHT on WOT climb. All CHTs are 390 and below in cruise. Temp. probes were remounted the same equal distance from the header flange as the stock location. I have not detected a lean misfire or after fire when pulled to idle on final. Motor is very smooth and the prop was dynamically balanced 200 hours ago. Mag. timing was checked and was set at 25 degrees per the Lycoming specs. As we talked about, my pre Powerflow CHTs were high on climb out. I am leaving the mixture full rich on climb out below 5,000, unless I back off the throttle.
We are very pleased with the performance gain. I can only imagine the performance on a cold day and low altitude airport."
- Roland Barry
“I’m not a test pilot but… even I could tell there was a difference. It was that obvious.” Flying Magazine, August 1999
"Although it’s not free, Power Flow has created the closest thing to free horsepower that we’ve seen.” AOPA Pilot, January 2000
“A rate-of-climb increase of about 20 percent is remarkable – not to mention the safety factor increase when leaving high-altitude airports or climbing through cloud layers.” Private Pilot Magazine, December 2000 (click to read)
“…boosts the Lycoming O-320’s output by at least 20HP, while simultaneously reducing fuel flow and lowering CHT’s. Geez, what a deal.” The Aviation Consumer, May 1999
“At the conclusion of the flights, there was no questions that the PFS had improved both climb and cruise performance.” Plane & Pilot, December 2006. (M20 200hp)
“Upon opening the large boxes, I was immediately impressed.” Cessna Owner Magazine, September 2002.
“A rate-of-climb increase of about 20 percent is remarkable – not to mention the safety factor increase when leaving high-altitude airports or climbing through cloud layers.” Private Pilot Magazine, December 2000.
“This is a quantum leap in climb performance.” Cessna Pilots Association Magazine, August 1999
“In the aircraft industry, you see many “mods” claiming incredible changes to performance. It is refreshing to see one that actually lives up to its performance claims.” Cessna Owner Magazine, September 2002.
“The engine gets a more complete fuel burn. The effect in the cockpit is that it will take less throttle to get the same RPM” Aircraft Maintenance Technology Magazine, March 2005