I Wheelie A LOT

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Do you guys think a tuned pipe would be worth it to get some more power out of my RTR engine (Reedy 121VS)? I'm looking to get more low end power, but with a good amount of top and mid range as well. As of right now, the engine is paired with some random 2-Chambered unrecognizable pipe from AE. I would sell the engine to purchase a much more powerful one, but i'm on a tight budget rn and the engine itself doesn't even have a gallon yet. As for pipes, i'm looking to get a Reedy 2035. But, i've also heard a lot of good things about the 2039. So, would it be worth it to get a tuned pipe?

Tug Driver

Search used tuned pipes on eBay. Stick with whatever style header you have now (spring couple or tube couple) and you can get a couple and try them/ have options for different tracks. I picked up a RB 063 and 9886 which are low end/ high end pipes for $30 shipped.

I picked up a rb 9863 which is the same as the 063 with a header in it's box for $7

There are deals to be had, just take the time to look and know what your looking for.

Herrsavage

Pipes can make a big difference. For low end, a good all-round type pipe is an 053, or a Werks 2013.. The Werks is expensive though. BTW, for the AE pipes I'm pretty sure the 2039 is a top end pipe. I say try an 053... Used or from a chop shop on ebay.. I have the hard ano Dynamite 053, and it seems to run well on most engines. Very durable too..

A Go 2081 or 2072 is probably worth a try too..

I Wheelie A LOT

iTrader: (15)

Alright, thanks guys. I'll go search around ebay, already found a dynamite 053 for 35 bucks shipped.

JsK

iTrader: (10)

You want a TT2035, the 2039 is a topend pipe and kills torque.

I Wheelie A LOT

iTrader: (15)

Is there a huge difference between the 053 and the 2035?

Edit : I just went ahead and bought a new Dynamite 053 in the box for 30 bucks Hope this works well.

Herrsavage

I've never had a 2035. Afaik they are more spefically for the AE engines, whereas the 053 is kind of a universal low-end pipe which works with lots of engines. I also find engines seem easier to tune with an 053..(or put differently, the tuning window is bigger..)

One thing to keep in mind too though, is that low end is not only about the pipe, but the clutch as well..

I Wheelie A LOT

iTrader: (15)

Yeah I've been experimenting a lot. I've already changed my clutches to aluminum and such to find my preferred setup.

I did notice though that the 053 seems to be popular around bashers. I'm surprised it's not that common around racers.

Herrsavage

Racers have to have the newest thing, whatever it is, because anything more than six months old is obviously outdated and therefore incapable of being good.. Ha ha.. Seriously though, IMO pipes in RC are kind of a scam. Every time a new engine comes out - or even just a very slightly tweaked new version of an engine comes out, the engine companies seem to like to release a new pipe, as if it will be night-and-day better than the previous pipe..(keep in mind, "night and day" better for racers means 8 seconds more run-time.. And they're willing to pay a 100 bucks to get it..)

Hoese37

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The 2035 is an 053 pipe. 053 is the model number, 2053 is the EFRA homologation number. 3 port short stroke engine all seem to do really well with that pipe. The Reedy 121VR, OS VSpec, and a lot of the older line of nova engines like the N21B and the P5 seem to like it.

I Wheelie A LOT

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Instead of starting a new thread, i'm just gonna ask the question on here. If i were to get a new engine, is it possible to use my current engine's clutch setup on the new one or would i have to get a specific clutch for the new one? EX : Reedy Clutch setup on a P5.

Hoese37

iTrader: (5)

Clutches are universal

I Wheelie A LOT

iTrader: (15)

Thanks for clearing that up!

Scottmisfits

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I have used the 2035, whether it was the Thunder Tiger, AE, or Reedy version, on a few different engines. Yes, you need to try and match up the pipe to the powerband you want, but sometimes engines just like certain pipes. I'm running a 121VR ST right now and I have the 2039 on. The 2035 would probably be a little better at my home track where I need a little more grunt for some shorter run ups. My next race I'm going to I might want the 2039 for the longer straights.

AHR43

This thread is a big help. Bookmarked and subscribed to it for future reference. Thanks, guys.

I've recently bought a Novarossi .21 'Loco' 3-port engine. Bought a Dynamite 053 pipe for it. Looks like it is a good match for what my old DT Axis does. Mostly practice running on dry tracks. A value purchase more so than an informed performance purchase. Sometimes ignorance is bliss??

My limited experience would seem to indicate to me that tuning a pipe to an engine might be beneficial if the car were running only one track. Around Houston, there are a variety of tracks with differing layouts. Trying to tune a pipe for all the tracks and all the conditions might proved time consuming for the benefit gained. Pro's might benefit from it, sportsman racer, perhaps not so much so. My 2cents.

-AC-