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06-03-2005, 08:16 AM | #1 |
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Where to get info on pipe sizing
If one were to want to make his own 'tuned' pipe for a given engine using copper plumbing parts, what rules do you need to follow as far as pipe diameter, length, chamber sizing and stinger diameter? Is that info available anywhere, or are pipe manufacturers the only ones with this knowledge? any info is appreciated!
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06-03-2005, 09:10 PM | #2 |
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Hello,
Not sure why you would want to do this,RC company's spend alot of time and money to make "tuned" exhaust systems that work,a person could spend all his waking hours trying different combinations and still not make the power of a production tuned pipe.And with out the use of a "dyno" one does not know if his creation is working or not. Just my thoughts Troy |
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06-04-2005, 03:30 PM | #3 |
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lol you mean RC companies CHARGE alot of money for these ... Actually, I'm a die-hard do-it-yourselfer and I put waaaay more time into working on my trucks than I do taking them out on the track. Technically, if you can get your hands on the simple guidelines that define how much volume is needed in the chambers and such, you can make your own, and play around with different materials to have a different sound and look. Why would you feel content with spending a ton of money on your "baby" just to have it look and perform exactly like the neighbor's kid's truck ?????
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06-04-2005, 09:38 PM | #4 |
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Personally i dont care if my truck is the same speed as the neighbor's kids truck,when the kid's learn how to drive then i'll worry.
And the as far as the prices RC companies charge are cheap comparied to my last hobby,try building and running a 10 sec drag car. R/Cing is a drop in the bucket compared to it. Good luck with your venture and remember louder isn't always faster. Troy |
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06-05-2005, 07:49 AM | #5 |
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I know what you mean, I didn't want to imply that everything about RC is overpriced - just that paying 100$ for a 2$ piece of tubing that won't make that much of a difference on your truck would be better spent on an engine upgrade or something. I just get a kick out of doing certain things myself. How do you think some of the manufacturers out there started out? By trial and error you stumble onto a cool new prototype that some people would actually want to buy. And playing around with ideas in the RC world is alot cheaper than doing it in the full-scale tuner car world, right?
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