Author Topic: Anyone run a CT pipe / silencer (Read 8992 times)

bnau267 · « **on:** January 23, 2014, 12:09:28 AM »

Trying to make my mind up on a new pipe. Low to mid woods riding on a stock 86 engine with boyesen reeds. Will eventually upgrade with some porting and carb work but sticking to around 250 to 265. Would like some feedback from anyone running a CT system. I'm looking at a ESR trx7, Paul Turner midrange, and LRD type B as well.

Hawaiiysr · « **Reply #1 on:** January 23, 2014, 01:55:36 AM »

I run ct pipes. National mids tho. Definitely not a low mid pipe.

bnau267 · « **Reply #2 on:** January 23, 2014, 05:53:51 AM »

Quote from: Hawaiiysr;23132

I run ct pipes. National mids tho. Definitely not a low mid pipe.

Similar to a ESR trx5?

02JK250 · « **Reply #3 on:** January 23, 2014, 08:05:50 AM »

I'm running the same thing, CT National Mid, stock bore, Boysen reeds, Keihin 35mm PWK.

Hawaiiysr · « **Reply #4 on:** January 23, 2014, 08:41:00 AM »

Yes similar. Not the exact feel tho. I think the esr5 has a wider power band.

etccb · « **Reply #5 on:** January 23, 2014, 09:52:55 AM »

A trx7 would work great for that.

bnau267 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 23, 2014, 07:48:09 PM »

Quote from: etccb;23143

A trx7 would work great for that.

I'll have to call them - website says they are sold out.

Daniel370r · « **Reply #7 on:** January 23, 2014, 09:39:43 PM »

I have the ct pv pipe and there silencer. I think it looks very similair to esr trx 5. A friend has the 5 I don't think there would be a big difference between the two in power. The shape and size are very close. But if I was going to buy another I would get led's new pipe. I Bought my ct pipe last year and the chrome is coming off of it already. it was a pain to seal because it splits in the middle and takes 4 springs. The esr is a better looking pipe, no sealing issue, and seems to hold up better IMO.

bnau267 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 23, 2014, 10:33:18 PM »

Thanks everyone. I'm gonna draw straws tonight

Brett · « **Reply #9 on:** January 24, 2014, 02:17:10 AM »

I have the CT mid-range pipe on my 310 and it was a night and day over my FMF. I always thought it had lots of low and mid range grunt but I may swap it out for my LRD to see how much of a difference there is.

-Brett-

Rockingkfarms · « **Reply #10 on:** January 24, 2014, 02:36:09 PM »

I have a CT here that I have tried on my XC bikes. I can honestly say I'm not impressed with the power it makes for the woods.
If you want a true low-mid XC pipe the Paul Turner Type 6 is the way to go.
If the type 6 is too low for your needs, I suggest an LRD/LED for the woods.

jcs003 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 24, 2014, 05:46:13 PM »

is LED porting your cylinder?

john

bnau267 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 24, 2014, 06:56:52 PM »

Quote from: jcs003;23292

is LED porting your cylinder?

john

Yes but not this one.

bnau267 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 24, 2014, 06:57:24 PM »

Quote from: Rockingkfarms;23280

I have a CT here that I have tried on my XC bikes. I can honestly say I'm not impressed with the power it makes for the woods.
If you want a true low-mid XC pipe the Paul Turner Type 6 is the way to go.
If the type 6 is too low for your needs, I suggest an LRD/LED for the woods.

Are the type 6 pipes still made?

bnau267 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 24, 2014, 08:46:05 PM »

Quote from: spiritaces;23314

No. Gotta get lucky and find one used. They come up once in a while! Here's the one I got.

Some people hoard fenders but it looks like you may be a pipe hoarder...lol