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Old 07-09-2005, 11:28 AM
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i'm looking for a pipe in the 175.00 range. any ideas?
Old 07-09-2005, 11:33 AM
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I picked up the FG tuned pipe #6292 for $145, and I have seen them as low as $125.
Old 07-09-2005, 12:19 PM
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i noticed that the jetpro is around 170.00 and was wondering if anyone has used it, or better yet has used both the fg and jetpro and could compair the two.
Old 07-09-2005, 01:21 PM
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No idea on that pipe. I have the FG Pipe on my Monster Beetle. I love it. It pulls the front wheels off the ground with no problem. Sounds really good too.
Old 07-09-2005, 01:24 PM
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I have the FG pipe also.....I think it's a very good tuned pipe for the money. It gives you more power and wheelies whenever you want it too!!!!!
Old 07-09-2005, 01:26 PM
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All the pipes you are talking about are aluminum.... here are the only polished standard steel pipes on the market (they have a longer life span than aluminum pipes) www.speedracer.co.uk owner Steve has raced with the same Top 3 mini steel tune pipe for going on 3 years now, while other people he has raced against, have gone through a pipe a year. You can get the pipes in the USA at www.fg-hopups.com

Top 3 mini with a flexable header...........................................t he other a fixed pipe
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Old 07-09-2005, 02:10 PM
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I have run both the FG and Jetpro. IMO the jetpro is the best pipe for the money. It is a steel pipe with a lifetime warantee. If it ever brakes the guy will fix it for free all you have to do is pay postage. It produces a lot more power than the FG pipe. It is real loud and sounds awsome. Sounds like a dirt bike. After driving the MT with the Jetpro the FG pipe sounds like a vacuum cleaner. I have not seen any real tests done on the pipe but I would bet the jetpro would beat all other pipes in power.
Old 07-09-2005, 02:23 PM
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I just ordered the X-can. It has not arrived yet, but it was only $75.00 and it is should be a good alternative to the high dollar pipes.

I will give everyone a review and maybe a video or two when I have had a chance to try it out.
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thanks for the info, looks like a jetpro for me. (even though it is a funky looking pipe, but what the heck i was running a ritter pipe on my savage and it looked like a steel banana.)
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8000, I have a new jetpro pipe still in package if your interested. Dave
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ORIGINAL: 8000ft

thanks for the info, looks like a jetpro for me. (even though it is a funky looking pipe, but what the heck i was running a ritter pipe on my savage and it looked like a steel banana.)
You have chosen wisely 8000ftson.
Old 07-09-2005, 09:52 PM
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dave i'de love to take to up on your offer, but i'm just putting my parts list together for a post Christmas present to myself.
Old 07-09-2005, 10:44 PM
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Bulldogger, What is the pipe for. I might be interested. Send me a PM.
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i need a jetpro pipe, how much?
Old 07-10-2005, 01:30 AM
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I have the jetpro and the fg pipe jet is much much much better than the fg when i first installed it my friend were asking me if i was running a 29cc mod on MB
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I to have the FG tuned pipe. It is ok, makes wheelies easily, but i am having problem with the joining platsic pipe as it leaks. I have modified it once, but thats has not worked. now onto plan 2 and see of that works. The pipe is very brittle and easily dented and scratched, not good. i supose you get what you pay for.

I going to save up some more and either get the samba or one of those steel polished pipes that hellya mentioned.

Darren
Old 07-10-2005, 06:52 AM
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Just because a pipe is louder does not mean it is making more HP.

1.Has anyone done a radar run between the two pipes?
2.Does anyone have any dyno info?
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What Do you KNOW *******. FG#3 What goes around comes around CROOZER

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