best tune pipe for a g-260.

[xmanvi]

like to get some imput from anyone running a qd tune pipe on a g-260. which one runs it better. i have a mod 6 1/2 g 260.

[Mike T]

The old style QD pipes have a habit of cracking from vibration.

The new QD pipes (with the accordian section) are very fast but pricey.

Other choices:
C.C. Racing steel pipe (recommended)
China steel pipes (cheaper copy of C.C., not as well made but passable, get what you paid for)
Need-For-Speed Steel pipe - Blois Hobbies, Canada (new item - has potential)
Midwest Racing 2" banded aluminum pipe (racers like it)
Hanson 2" banded aluminum pipe (fast if set to the correct length)
Cooper muffled pipe
Sikk aluminum pipe (like Hanson but made in China, quality not as good, header quality sucks)

[xmanvi]

can the new QD pipe fit on a zenoah engine?

[Chris LaPanse]

I'm fairly certain it does. No guarantees, but it should work.

[Mike T]

They fit directly onto the QD and they sell a water-cooled adapter ("manifold" they call it) to put it on the Zenoah. That pipe works best on "full mod" engines that breath well.

I should clarify that all the pipes listed above are decent pipes and worth their asking prices. Some are more pricey and are therefore better quality.

[LuvEvolution]

I'm glad you made reference to the Need for Speed pipe. I myself am looking for a pipe and Carmen Blois is modding my G260 for me. I wasn't sure if I should run his pipe or another company. I did like that he wasn't pushy about selling me his stuff aswell. any feedback would be appreciated. thanks.

[LuvEvolution]

forgot one thing also. I wasn't sure about the steel pipe/header or the ceramic coated pipe/header. I suppose the ceramic would be better for keeping more heat in the pipe and therefore more power produced. like I said, any feedback would be great.

[BMAD01]

The new Quickdraw pipe is a hot pipe, with no water cooling. Mike was right, it's pricey, $250.00. You'd need an adapter to fit it on a Zenoah. A good freind of mine is currently setting up a dual Zenoah Cat, with the Q/D hot pipes. He waited forever, but finally got his adapters from Rocket City Racing. I have one on my Quickdraw, and am totally satisfied with it's performance. On my full/mod Zenoah's, I'm running the Midwest 2" band pipes. You can pick up that whole setup for about $150.00. Money well spent, me thinks! LOL Brian :)

[Mike T]

I haven't seen the Need-for-Speed pipe first hand but there are some posts about it on Jim's. A couple of guys over there have tried it and liked it. The cones are spun not rolled, so it has fewer welds. I've made some mufflers for it and sent them to Carmen, and to Mark Levac to test for Modelgasboats.com (online magazine).

Bear in mind that steel pipes are about a pound heavier than aluminum, which should be considered in setting the center-of-gravity of the boat. Some feel that the slightly less horsepower of the aluminum is compensated for by its lighter weight.

I run mostly Hanson zero band pipes because they are easy to find (used) and I don't have any trouble keeping up at the races. Wish I could afford a $250 pipe like Mr. Madigan :-)

[BMAD01]

Aww cumon Mike, A famous entrepenure(sp?) like you can't afford to spring for a good pipe once in a while? LOL I'm not well to do by any means, I just demand quality! And for that you have to pay! Yer right tho, the Quickdraw pipe is a bit heavier setup than an aluminum pipe. When I'm carrying my Strykers to the lake, the Q/D setup is definately heavier. I have'nt actually weighed the boats, cause the performance of the Q/D setup does'nt warrant it. Brian :)

[Mike T]

I have two kids in college and all the other (suburban life) things to pay for. :-P

Sometimes lighter isn't better. Under some race conditions we add ballast just to maintian control.