T Terry Heddin Well-Known Member Joined Nov 19, 2023 Messages 84 Apr 22, 2024 #1 What is a "hot pipe" vs just a tuned pipe?
H Howard Larson Well-Known Member Supporting Member Joined Sep 12, 2022 Messages 76 Apr 22, 2024 #2 Just wording! Neither is really very accurate unless you are referring to temperature or build a pipe for a specific engine design.
Just wording! Neither is really very accurate unless you are referring to temperature or build a pipe for a specific engine design.
D Dave Gilles Well-Known Member Joined May 1, 2023 Messages 161 Apr 22, 2024 #3 hot pipes are tuned pipes. as are cold pipes. tuned means it has a baffle for a return wave. a hot pipe is a pipe that doesnt have water cooling.
hot pipes are tuned pipes. as are cold pipes. tuned means it has a baffle for a return wave. a hot pipe is a pipe that doesnt have water cooling.
RaceMechaniX Well-Known Member Supporting Member Joined Apr 27, 2007 Messages 3,372 Apr 22, 2024 #4 The "hot pipe" was a nickname for the Quickdraw tuned pipe they sold with their engines. It has since become one of the best pipes for gas motors. Compared to other early gas pipes, the QD pipe was produced in steel compared to aluminum.
The "hot pipe" was a nickname for the Quickdraw tuned pipe they sold with their engines. It has since become one of the best pipes for gas motors. Compared to other early gas pipes, the QD pipe was produced in steel compared to aluminum.