FG tuned pipe?

[dscjester]

Any of you guys run this pipe? I have one but also have a Jetpro silenced pipe and a DDM FG Dom. I haven't run the Jetpro yet. But what is the tuned pipe like? Is it even worth giving it a try? I'm looking for Mid to Top end. Thanks for any input!

 

[atom3624]

It depends on the application;
1/5 onroad
1/6 offroad
Mielke make decent pipes.
I've recently changed from a DDM high end Dominator to an FG tuned pipe on my MT - much quieter and haven't noticed much fall off in performance.
I did love the noise of the Dom, but must admit with this pipe I feel more comfortable 'disturbing the neighbours'!!!
Al.

 

[sperera]

what kind of FG are you running? MT, Baja or Leo? Or onroad?

 

[Beast]

ive ran a fg pipe on a Baja and i was pretty promising not as good as a samba though

 

[dscjester]

This was a FG MT that I turned into a onroad "dragster" purely for speed runs. Thanks

 

[tizdaz]

FG pipes are a good all-rounder to what ive read about different pipes, the FG is decent all range (low/mid & high).. think of the FG pipe as Jack of all trades but master of none!. whereas other pipes such as doms & jetpros shine at certain points eg: high end or low end etc depends which you want.

Im thinking of getting an FG pipe to have all round decent power/speed but also because of the mounting which is nice & snug, at present i use the dom torque pipe, great pipe but i hate the way it sticks out the backend & its a nightmare to fasten the header bolts.

in saying this even though my dom is a torque pipe, it seems to kick in mid range then its like hell has been let loose! like i say great pipe, but now i want summit more compact that gives all round decent performance instead of a certain range

 

[dscjester]

Thanks Bud! I'm going to try it and see how I like it.

 

[lordraptor1]

Thanks Bud! I'm going to try it and see how I like it.

if only a 2-cycle engine would benefit from a straight drag pipe

 

[Mike1970]

I'm guessing you'd be using the side pipe rather than the rear exit type?

That looks like a swb chassis you have there, the FG Leopard race pipe might suit you best, like most FG tuned by it's made by mielke, it's just a bit shorter to fit under the body.

http://rc-car-online-shop.de/shop/e...-from-2009-version-elcon-cleon-y1130-set.html

 

[dscjester]

The chassie is a stock Monster Truck chassie. I converted it to a dragster. If the 2spd blows again. I'm done! And it will be converted back to a MT! :w00t:

 

[sperera]

FG pipes are a good all-rounder to what ive read about different pipes, the FG is decent all range (low/mid & high).. think of the FG pipe as Jack of all trades but master of none!. whereas other pipes such as doms & jetpros shine at certain points eg: high end or low end etc depends which you want.

Im thinking of getting an FG pipe to have all round decent power/speed but also because of the mounting which is nice & snug, at present i use the dom torque pipe, great pipe but i hate the way it sticks out the backend & its a nightmare to fasten the header bolts.

in saying this even though my dom is a torque pipe, it seems to kick in mid range then its like hell has been let loose! like i say great pipe, but now i want summit more compact that gives all round decent performance instead of a certain range

excellent response tizdaz!