Muffler won't fit on a predator engine

[rossfrank]

I picked up a predator engine for my leaf blower. Engine's good everything fits except for the muffler. It slams up against the back of the leaf blower housing and there's no way it's going to fit. My question is can I use any muffler on this if I could find one that fits? Or, can I purchase like a pipe from somewhere go-kart muffler possibly? Or any other ideas or would be great.
Thanks, Ross

 

[bertsmobile1]

Welcome
Which Preditor and what blower

 

[rossfrank]

Welcome
Which Preditor and what blower

Predator 212CC
LITTLE WONDER WALK BEHIND LEAF BLOWER

 

[rossfrank]

Predator 212CC
LITTLE WONDER WALK BEHIND LEAF BLOWER

 

[rossfrank]

Can I use a Briggs & Stratton muffler on a predator engine? Will it affect the operation of the engine if it's a different muffler than the one that was on the engine originally?
Thanks Ross

 

[bertsmobile1]

Yes and not really
Mower & stationary engines are not performance tuned