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Polished HPI tuned pipe - 4/12/2009 9:55 PM

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I know the HPI polished tuned pipe that comes with the XL isn't very good that's why I run a 086 on it now. My question is before I try it on my X 4.1 is it a little better then the HPI black plastic one that's on it now? The HPI one that is. I know I should just get another 086 but I have it lying around and thought if it was a little better I would try it
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RE: Polished HPI tuned pipe - 4/13/2009 5:39 AM

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i have this one my 4.6 which is a similar engine. he pipe runs descent but makes tuning a little more picky. the pipe is also very loud.

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RE: Polished HPI tuned pipe - 4/13/2009 9:14 AM

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Yeah I know it sucked on my 5.9 I will try it on my 4.1 it will only be temporary until I get a 086 for it Thanks

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RE: Polished HPI tuned pipe - 4/13/2009 11:22 AM

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ThunderbirdJunkie would recommend an 053 for the F4.1/4.6

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RE: Polished HPI tuned pipe - 4/13/2009 11:32 AM

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The HPI polished was good for my Axial 28 Spec 1S and Axial 28RR, and goes best of all on my Sportwerks 26.

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RE: Polished HPI tuned pipe - 4/13/2009 12:02 PM

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ThunderbirdJunkie would recommend an 053 for the F4.1/4.6

+1. I tried the 053 pipe on my f4.6 and boy did it wake it up. I do have to admit that I bought it as a blem on eBay for like 13 bux and was the best 13 dollars I ever spent so far.

I also tried it on a picco 27 and it was great there as well. I have since put a 086 pipe on that 27 and put it on my new onroad car, but it was wild in my savage with the 053.

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RE: Polished HPI tuned pipe - 4/13/2009 10:54 PM

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The stock plastic pipe with insert is better than the polished pipe. In my opinion neither one will perform as good as most other pipes.

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RE: Polished HPI tuned pipe - 4/13/2009 11:45 PM

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The stock plastic pipe with insert is better than the polished pipe. In my opinion neither one will perform as good as most other pipes.

I will second that. I gave away about ten of the polished pipes and all went with a warning that they are not nearly as good as advertised. I actually bought one when I first got into Savages because somebody posted that they were the best pipe available. That was a well wasted 40 dollars that I later gave away. I also tried the Hot Bodies twin with the spring style connector, it was horrible as well. The ones I see running the best have some kind of exhaust extension or deflector attached to the exhaust stinger. They do make a lot of noise though and sound kind of cool.

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RE: Polished HPI tuned pipe - 4/14/2009 2:50 AM

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I'll throw it in the box with all the rest of the broken- junk parts and order a 053 for it. Thanks guys for all your input

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RE: Polished HPI tuned pipe - 4/14/2009 7:55 PM

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The stock plastic pipe with insert is better than the polished pipe. In my opinion neither one will perform as good as most other pipes.

I will second that. I gave away about ten of the polished pipes and all went with a warning that they are not nearly as good as advertised. I actually bought one when I first got into Savages because somebody posted that they were the best pipe available. That was a well wasted 40 dollars that I later gave away. I also tried the Hot Bodies twin with the spring style connector, it was horrible as well. The ones I see running the best have some kind of exhaust extension or deflector attached to the exhaust stinger. They do make a lot of noise though and sound kind of cool.

I am one of those that you gave the Polished pipe too.

THANKS BUDBUD! J/K . They went in a box of parts and have not been used.

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RE: Polished HPI tuned pipe - 4/14/2009 10:19 PM

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If anybody's giving away free polished pipes, I'd be glad to have one.. I mean, mine's fine - just not so shiny anymore..

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RE: Polished HPI tuned pipe - 4/15/2009 12:32 AM

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Use some mothers wheel polish on the pipe. It will shine like new. I do it to all my pipes to bring back the new look.

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RE: Polished HPI tuned pipe - 4/15/2009 2:11 AM

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If anybody's giving away free polished pipes, I'd be glad to have one.. I mean, mine's fine - just not so shiny anymore..

PM me Bro

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RE: Polished HPI tuned pipe - 4/15/2009 2:13 AM

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I have one too, if you need two....

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RE: Polished HPI tuned pipe - 4/15/2009 2:36 AM

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The ones I see running the best have some kind of exhaust extension or deflector attached to the exhaust stinger. They do make a lot of noise though and sound kind of cool.

Exactly. I won't run my HPI polished pipe without the deflector (made by Dubro). To me, it made a world of difference with this pipe. Currently running it on an Axial .28 Spec 1s.

I'm a little curious as to how you guys mounting these 086 and 053 pipes to your rigs. Are you just drilling new holes for the retaining springs so the pressure fitting is pointing up and the stinger down?

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RE: Polished HPI tuned pipe - 4/15/2009 2:47 AM

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I used a very stiff wire the biggest one that would fit the hole on my XL

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RE: Polished HPI tuned pipe - 4/15/2009 2:59 AM

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The ones I see running the best have some kind of exhaust extension or deflector attached to the exhaust stinger. They do make a lot of noise though and sound kind of cool.

Exactly. I won't run my HPI polished pipe without the deflector (made by Dubro). To me, it made a world of difference with this pipe. Currently running it on an Axial .28 Spec 1s.

I'm a little curious as to how you guys mounting these 086 and 053 pipes to your rigs. Are you just drilling new holes for the retaining springs so the pressure fitting is pointing up and the stinger down?

Like this
Sorry I stole your pic Glen

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RE: Polished HPI tuned pipe - 4/15/2009 3:06 AM

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Ahhhh. Just use it as is! Sweet! Thanks!

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RE: Polished HPI tuned pipe - 4/15/2009 4:23 AM

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It is easy on the XL, a little tougher on the X and on the 21s and 25s you really need a Savage header. The chassis plates on the X will allow you to roll that header down to clear the shock. On a 21 or 25 the plate does not drop there and you get pinched by the shocks.

That is the header bend you need for the 21 or 25 and the Dynamite pipe is a better choice as they mount the fuel pressure line at a wider angle to the stinger than Ofna does.

On the X a buggy header with the double bend like that one works fine, you just have a little rub on the shock spring, but only at full extension.

On the XL about any will fit.

As for the pipe hanger, I just bought some heavy piano wire at the RC airplane store here in town and bend a support wire. I took the mount in and just bought the heaviest wire that would fit in the hole.

As for the use of my photos, that is exactly why they are here. Feel free to browse my gallery and use any photo you like.

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RE: Polished HPI tuned pipe - 4/15/2009 4:47 AM

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Glen I thought you would be all right with it Thanks Walt

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