Pipes
Aug 29, 2003 | 03:01 PM
#5
Pro Rider
Joined: Apr 2003
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Pipes
Burnie is in the wrong post..
Best performing pipe by far : Ron Wood Racing Full Exhaust, 465$ US (It's ceramic coated, extreme power comes at a price...Noise, 105db @ 2000RPM to be exact)
The shine on the wood pipe leaves to be desired, although it still has a stainless steel look to it, but the ceramic will fade in a few years...and some minor spots of rust will start to show... My Wood pipe was purchased over 3 years ago (April 23rd, 2000 as part of a stage 1 kit) and it is still in great shape...Only one trace of rust around the middle part of the end cap...very minor... Still has a good shine, although it does not look brand new...
One thing, they need to be repacked once or twice a year, depending on use... I just repacked mine today (I think it hadn't been done since it was bought new)...I took off the end cap and there was NO PACKING whatsoever... I knew that it was like that because I could hear the core rattling against the outside of the pipe... It cost me 7$ to pack it, now it sounds just downright awesome, and has a noticeable difference in power..
The Graydon pipe I head is very good also, but does not match the Woods pipe in performance (very close, shouldn't be a deciding factor if you don't race) and the Trinity looks good... I personally don't like the MBRP, but that's just my opinion...
For a full pipe, I'd say Ron Wood, Graydon or Trinity.... Do not buy Big Gun (they also require frequent packing, are loud without the quiet insert, and make less power, according to dyno results by MrHP)
Good luck
Jeff
Best performing pipe by far : Ron Wood Racing Full Exhaust, 465$ US (It's ceramic coated, extreme power comes at a price...Noise, 105db @ 2000RPM to be exact)
The shine on the wood pipe leaves to be desired, although it still has a stainless steel look to it, but the ceramic will fade in a few years...and some minor spots of rust will start to show... My Wood pipe was purchased over 3 years ago (April 23rd, 2000 as part of a stage 1 kit) and it is still in great shape...Only one trace of rust around the middle part of the end cap...very minor... Still has a good shine, although it does not look brand new...
One thing, they need to be repacked once or twice a year, depending on use... I just repacked mine today (I think it hadn't been done since it was bought new)...I took off the end cap and there was NO PACKING whatsoever... I knew that it was like that because I could hear the core rattling against the outside of the pipe... It cost me 7$ to pack it, now it sounds just downright awesome, and has a noticeable difference in power..
The Graydon pipe I head is very good also, but does not match the Woods pipe in performance (very close, shouldn't be a deciding factor if you don't race) and the Trinity looks good... I personally don't like the MBRP, but that's just my opinion...
For a full pipe, I'd say Ron Wood, Graydon or Trinity.... Do not buy Big Gun (they also require frequent packing, are loud without the quiet insert, and make less power, according to dyno results by MrHP)
Good luck
Jeff
Aug 30, 2003 | 12:33 PM
#7
Range Rover
Joined: Jan 2003
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Pipes
I'll second the Graydon over the Big Gun, as I have just replaced my Big Gun with a Graydon. Much nicer pipe. Anyone want a used Big Gun?
