making my own pipe today.

Corey · Post by **Corey** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:29 pm

where did you put it in the end?

Post by **noiseguy** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 12:47 am

Corey wrote:what do you guys think?

I'll tell you what I think. I built one that looked just like that and it worked like crap too. Your length from the jug to the start of the expansion chamber is too long. Measure how long the original piece was on your pipe (probably 9" - 11"). Your new pipe should match the length,

Do a search on "highway speed pipe" for a pipe that works. I used exactly the same chamber as you did and it worked out great. You just need to build it the right length.

darat · Post by **darat** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 1:35 am

i just made back pressure

Post by **noiseguy** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 10:38 am

Did the pipe work any better than a muffler after you throttled it?

In my mind, if you're throttling the chamber to get it to work, you might as well just run a muffler. That's what it's doing. The whole point of the chamber is to create beneficial acoustics in the outgoing pipe. You ruin all that by putting in a new restriction.

Corey · Post by **Corey** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 1:44 am

would a performance pipe for a dio fix my issue if i bent or cut & welded it to fit?

burnt_toast · Post by **burnt_toast** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 2:26 am

Corey wrote:would a performance pipe for a dio fix my issue if i bent or cut & welded it to fit?

yes indeed it may work a bit better

PimpinSpree · Post by **PimpinSpree** » Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:14 pm

Corey wrote:NO GOOD! that pipe is pure crap! It barley goes 20 now. Im guessing its not enough back pressure. think if i make a restrictive muffler it will fix it or should i just start over?

an unresticted exhaust shouldn't rob much power. it sounds like you have the wrong jet in the carb now. put a new plug on, run it and then check the color

Post by **noiseguy** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:47 am

Jetting isn't going to fix the fact that the pipe design is fundamentally flawed. It needs to be reconstructed correctly.

It needs to look like this:

Dac · Post by **Dac** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 12:58 pm

i still think you should make more of those, i dont see any members on the sites with them.

Post by **noiseguy** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 3:21 pm

I'm beginning to like the fact that I'm one of the few with this type of pipe. I should sell instructions on how to make them instead.

keithw · Post by **keithw** » Tue Sep 09, 2008 11:28 pm

Sounds like a good plan to me.

keithw

Dac · Post by **Dac** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 10:25 am

that is the only picture i have seen of that pipe, i have yet to see what it looks like with the panels on.

hey, Noiseguy, why dont you show off your spree?

Post by **noiseguy** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 3:49 pm

You wouldn't be that impressed with my Spree. It's bright red with no decals, wheels painted with silver wheelpaint and close to factory. Visually it's pretty stock. I'm running a sawed-off muffler that I like the sound and performance of, milled head and pulley, clearanced intake. You can't see that in the pics.

This pipe easily clears the plastics, BTW.

Tell you guys what. Let's say I put some instructions together and paypal them for $10. Proceeds go to support this advertisement-free board. PM me if interested. If I get enough interest, I'll put the instructions together and send the payment instructions out.

For tools, you'll need a chinese pocketbike pipe, a hacksaw, and access to a MIG welder or wirefeed welder that can handle thin gauge material. You'll also need some wood, nails, and things to make a jig for the cuts.

evilone · Post by **evilone** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:06 pm

How about one for an 87 Elite? I have $10 waiting! Even more $ if it works good!

PimpinSpree · Post by **PimpinSpree** » Wed Sep 10, 2008 9:34 pm

noiseguy wrote: Tell you guys what. Let's say I put some instructions together and paypal them for $10. Proceeds go to support this advertisement-free board. PM me if interested. If I get enough interest, I'll put the instructions together and send the payment instructions out.

For tools, you'll need a chinese pocketbike pipe, a hacksaw, and access to a MIG welder or wirefeed welder that can handle thin gauge material. You'll also need some wood, nails, and things to make a jig for the cuts.

sounds like a good way to raise money to help pay for costs. How much does a pocketbike pipe cost?