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Workshop => Carburetor, Intake, and Exhaust => Topic started by: StrokedAZ on August 08, 2015, 03:46:01 PM

Title: CT pipe question
Post by: StrokedAZ on August 08, 2015, 03:46:01 PM

I bought a CT national pipe of a member and I am having a hard time mounting it using the stock exhaust flange.  It doesn't want to fit past the steel o-ring on it.  Is there a flange specific for CT pipes or something?  I had a FMF and it fit fine so I'm confused.  Should I remove the o-ring and just use RTV (which I will use with it anyway)?  Any help would be appreciated.  Also does anyone have any suggestions where to get springs.  The ones I have are not the greatest.
Clifton

Title: CT pipe question
Post by: supernutt on August 08, 2015, 06:17:58 PM

I just took the steel sealing ring off and used 3 bond 1211 to seal the pipe.  Has worked great for me.   Make sure your flange is super clean on the inside and outside first.  I have not found an aftermarket flange that the CT pipe fits into. As far as springs, I think I ended up using banshee exhaust springs by the flange and maybe brake pedal return springs for the 2 pieces of the pipe?  Can't remember exactly

Title: CT pipe question
Post by: udontknowme on August 08, 2015, 07:36:05 PM

not familiar with the metal oring you speak of but if its like the one a cr5 uses then you could probly use a dremel and grind alittle from the ends and this might allow it to collapse alitle farther and the pipe can go on. same concept as a grinding the ends of a piston ring if it was to big.

Title: CT pipe question
Post by: Hawaiiysr on August 08, 2015, 11:50:24 PM

I use ct pipes. I never had a fitment issue. Can you show a picture?

Title: CT pipe question
Post by: StrokedAZ on August 08, 2015, 11:51:09 PM

Sure. Give me a minute

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Title: CT pipe question
Post by: zaT on August 09, 2015, 12:29:53 AM

Hi..i run mine with original and esr flange ...no problems at all :)

Title: CT pipe question
Post by: Hawaiiysr on August 09, 2015, 01:24:29 AM

Same here. OEM and ESR flanges.

Title: CT pipe question
Post by: 2ndmoto on August 09, 2015, 01:55:39 AM

Exhaust springs
https://www.rockymountainatvmc.com/p/905/9505/Raven-Swivel-Exhaust-Spring?term=exhaust%20spring

Title: CT pipe question
Post by: StrokedAZ on August 09, 2015, 11:53:58 AM

Sorry I was having trouble with the pics last night(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/09/fb67aa8a1080c25763aa43aa745a062f.jpg)(http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/09/b4846571f0134430925dbb24429616a9.jpg)

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Title: CT pipe question
Post by: StrokedAZ on August 09, 2015, 11:58:36 AM

So they work for u guys?  The pipe is used so u know how that goes.  Maybe some rtv got behind it and the o-ring won't retract all the way?  I need to put some more time on it today.  My fmf fit easily but I can't wait to try this pipe out!

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Title: CT pipe question
Post by: StrokedAZ on August 09, 2015, 11:59:09 AM

Thanks for the link jason

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Title: CT pipe question
Post by: supernutt on August 09, 2015, 12:01:33 PM

these pipes are a really nice midrange pipe.  I like the fit of it over my trx5 pipe.  Neil recommends them so you know they are good!!!  And they seem to be built very good.  Not as much top end as the trx5, but definitely  more bottom

Title: CT pipe question
Post by: StrokedAZ on August 09, 2015, 12:29:41 PM

That's what I hear. This is my first pipe besides a fmf. I love this quad now and I was told the fmf was a turd so I should love it even more with the CT pipe.  But like everything else with these quads, it always seems to require some work when switching things out lol. This thing was made when I was 3!

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Title: CT pipe question
Post by: 2ndmoto on August 09, 2015, 02:36:56 PM

Is the flange or cup out of round? Something caught under the ring keeping it from fully collapsing?

Title: CT pipe question
Post by: StrokedAZ on August 09, 2015, 03:18:49 PM

The pipe is a little rough on one spot of the edge and the flange is a little beat up. I cleaned the channel for the o ring and it helped a little. I finally got it to go in but it was a PITA. (http://images.tapatalk-cdn.com/15/08/09/d22f55525b658eb2ce32636249083b9f.jpg)  
At least it's in and I can mock everything up now. I only got another hour or so left in me before it hits 100° and I quit.  Thanks everyone for your suggestions. I think when I actually put it on I will sand the o ring down a smidge as was suggested earlier.  Do you guys use the front headstay bold to attach the exhaust hanger?  It seems the closest so far

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Title: CT pipe question
Post by: supernutt on August 09, 2015, 03:27:43 PM

yes.  And I use a banshee exhaust hanger.  I think the trx one is a little too short without a lengthening bracket of some sort.

Title: CT pipe question
Post by: D Bergstrom on August 09, 2015, 03:36:20 PM

I have had two different CT midrange pipes and both fit just fine with an aftermarket flange, no idea on what brand flange though. In fact, I think I have had two different flanges and both were no issues.

Doug

Title: CT pipe question
Post by: Hawaiiysr on August 09, 2015, 03:38:57 PM

I have 2 of these pipes. No issues with fit. The head stay hanger needs to be lengthend. Im pretty sure of that. As far as the flange I've never had an issue.

I don't use Orings or rtv sealant on the flange. I use tire plugs. I'll have to do a write up on it. Pm me and I'll try to explain

Title: CT pipe question
Post by: StrokedAZ on August 09, 2015, 03:52:36 PM

This pipe is a lot tighter than the head pipe I had. on the fmf I had to use a lot of rtv to stop it from spooging all over. Some of it got behind the o ring and caused the problem. I cleaned it out but it is still a lot tighter of a fit, which is good I think.  Now I just need to find an exhaust hanger and I'm strait 📬

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