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Dave400ex
06-09-2002, 09:24 PM
I finally figured out how to post a Picture. Let me know what you think.
Dave400ex
06-09-2002, 09:37 PM
Here`s my Brother on his 250r.
Dave400ex
06-09-2002, 09:53 PM
Last one of my Brother. Let me know what you think.
Rastus
06-09-2002, 09:55 PM
Looks cool. Nice choice.
Nausty
06-09-2002, 10:46 PM
how do you like the tc pipe? what does it sound like?
Juggalo
06-09-2002, 11:39 PM
mm niiice. i love tc pipes. and nausty, they sound like the sweetest noise you will ever hear.
Nausty
06-09-2002, 11:48 PM
how loud is it? I hope it isn't one of those abnoxous pipes like a cobra. Oh yah and if you don't mind me asking how much? I'm thinking about going to a 416, 10:1, tc mx cam pretty soon and dunno if I want a tc, fatboy 4, or a fmf.
Dave400ex
06-10-2002, 07:51 AM
I really like the TC Pipe. I would Buy another one again. It adds the most Power in the Bottom End, which is where I wanted it. The Middle also has a much harder hit. I`m very Happy with the Power Increase. It sounds Sweet. It`s the Best 4 Stroke sounding Pipe I have ever heard. If you have ever heard a Pro Circuit T-4, they are about the same Loud wise. There are Louder Pipes out there. Mine was $319 plus Shipping. If you are going to get the Piston and Cam from TC I would get his Pipe. The Pipe is suppose to add more Power as you Mod the Motor.
racin 400
06-10-2002, 05:39 PM
How much was your TC?Were did u buy it from?.
06-10-2002, 05:48 PM
Nice
Dave400ex
06-10-2002, 07:54 PM
My TC was $319 plus Shipping from TC Racing Engines.
hetrick425ex
06-10-2002, 08:23 PM
looks nice
those things have a very distinct sound friggin loud hahhaah
congrads warrior man!
Nausty
06-10-2002, 09:15 PM
the $319 dollars was that for a slip on or the header too? Do you think it would be a good choice with a sparks cam, bored to 416, 10:1 piston, sparks exhaust is kinda pricy either that does anyone know of a pipe that is similer to a sparks pipe?
hetrick425ex
06-10-2002, 09:20 PM
the hetrick pipe like i have is pretty similar to the sparks x-6
Dave400ex
06-10-2002, 09:22 PM
The $319 is the Slip-On. The Header is Stock. Tom doesn`t like Aftermarket Headers. He says the Stock Headers add more Torque. I would get the Pipe by the person who is Building your Motor. I would get TC Parts with the TC Pipe. You could look at the Hetrick`s Pipe.
Juggalo
06-10-2002, 11:59 PM
you have to cut the stock header 5 inches i believe.
ChadEXer
06-11-2002, 08:02 AM
You have to cut the stock heder 5 1/2 inches
Warriorman, Tom has sold out of his pipes!!! he said he will start making some more this week if he gets his materials in!!
Dave400ex
06-11-2002, 09:01 AM
Man I bet I have sold most of those for him. :D I called Tom yesterday because I am still having Problems with Fouling Plugs. I listed the Jetting and everything I had done and he said hey that`s the Jetting I run. He said don`t touch the Carb. Tom told me to get some kind of 7 Plug instead of running the 8 and the Plug should stay Clean. So Guys who are getting Pipes may want to run a 7 if you have Problems with the Stock Plug.
ChadEXer
06-11-2002, 03:15 PM
A 7 is a hotter plug than the stock 8. I am going to run a 9 in my bike because it lowers the head temp by 5 degrees and engine builders say its good for your motor and helps it last longer. Duncan is the one who told me that. I guess I better ask Tom what he thinks I should do!!!
Dave400ex
06-11-2002, 03:38 PM
Well Tom told me to run the 7. I asked him and he told me either one, but the Plug should stay Clean? Will this make my 400 run Hotter? I want it to quit Fouling Plugs, but don`t want it to run Hotter. I should call him back and ask about it.
ChadEXer
06-11-2002, 04:02 PM
It seems like if the 9 makes it run cooler then the 7 would make it a little hotter! I dont know. You probably should ask him!! let me know what he says!
Dave400ex
06-11-2002, 04:05 PM
Well I tried to Call but it was Busy. I think he just takes the Phone off the jack for a while sometimes.
ChadEXer
06-12-2002, 08:08 AM
I think so too, heck, he is the only guy there working and you know he has got a lot of motors to build!! Im surprised he ever answers the phone!!!
06-12-2002, 08:18 AM
Jet it with the dprz8 plug,,,you shouldn't have to change your plug to fix the problem. just play with your jetting some more or put a powerbong on it....:D <--dat was for chad...;)
Dave400ex
06-12-2002, 08:44 AM
I already did the Jetting he told me to. When I called him I told him I did the 152 Main, Stock Pilot, Stock Needle, and 3-1/2 Turns out on the Mixture Screw. He said my Carb sounded Fine. So he said if I run the 7 it should stay Clean. I am still trying to Call him and ask about it.
ChadEXer
06-12-2002, 08:49 AM
:D hey Rico, dont you want to donate that Powerbong when I go to the dyno???:D
knighttime
06-12-2002, 08:51 AM
Originally posted by ChadEXer
:D hey Rico, dont you want to donate that Powerbong when I go to the dyno???:D

Whens that gonna be Chad, hasn't TC had your engine for about 8 months now, lol. :eek:
Dave400ex
06-12-2002, 09:07 AM
No I think it has been around 6. That`s how long TC took on my Brother`s Motor. You Guys might think that it is Nuts to wait that long, but the first thing my Brother said was, "I`m glad I waited". His Motor flat out hauls.

Also I just called TC. He told me the Plug will not make it run Hotter. He said if I want my 400 to run to listen to him and do what he says. So I will be getting some D7EA Plugs now.
ChadEXer
06-12-2002, 09:12 AM
looks like I got some 9 plugs I might have to get rid of!!
Knighttime:D , he has had my motor for about 4 months!! Ive been saying Im going to for a long time but its finally for sure, I will have the rolling chassis back together this weekend!! Then I can order all the parts Im lost while waiting for my motor!!!
mrusk
06-12-2002, 12:50 PM
When your having some guy like Tom port a R. The best thing to do would be to send him your cylinder and pick up a used one on ebay for 150 bucks so you can ride in the mean time.

matt
Dave400ex
06-12-2002, 12:55 PM
Yeah Mrusk is right, but we also were Waiting on the TC Head, and some other Stuff Tom was sending us.
06-12-2002, 01:49 PM
Originally posted by ChadEXer
:D hey Rico, dont you want to donate that Powerbong when I go to the dyno???:D

Heck no,,,he ain't gonna cut 5 inches off of it just to put a thick walled 16 oz beer can on the end of it..:eek: ;) :D LOL

Chad you sent your entire motor to Tom correct????
knighttime
06-12-2002, 01:54 PM
Originally posted by Rico


Heck no,,,he ain't gonna cut 5 inches off of it just to put a thick walled 16 oz beer can on the end of it..:eek: ;) :D LOL

lmfao

(TC might as well stick a cheap alarm clock on that 505 since he's building a time bomb.) :square
ChadEXer
06-12-2002, 02:03 PM
Yeap, I unbolted it from the frame and shipped the whole thing off to him. Im beginning to think I should have just sent him the top end and the crank. When I talked to FST and Trinity they wanted the "whole" motor so I assumed TC would have to but I dont think he needed the whole thing!! I could have saved a little on shipping! I dont think its going to be a time bomb, i talked to a guy that has had his TC 490 for over 6 months, said he rides the piss out of it and hasnt had a problem yet! Also Cody has a 490 TC with no problems!! TC says I will have no problems with it!!! he said it will run great forever as long as i change the oil often and adjust the valves accordingly,,,he said that its VERY more important on a big bore that that stuff is done!!
06-12-2002, 02:08 PM
Originally posted by knighttime


(TC might as well stick a cheap alarm clock on that 505 since he's building a time bomb.) :square

:eek: :eek: :eek:
Dave400ex
06-12-2002, 08:12 PM
Well I don`t think it will be a Ticking Time Bomb. If Tom says it will be Fine then I think it will. I guess Chad will find out.
knighttime
06-12-2002, 11:38 PM
Originally posted by WarriorMan
Well I don`t think it will be a Ticking Time Bomb. If Tom says it will be Fine then I think it will. I guess Chad will find out.

tick-toc, tick-toc, tick-toc :eek:



:blah
ChadEXer
06-13-2002, 08:25 AM
Im sure there wont be any problems with it. If there is,,oh well I'll fix it:D
knighttime
06-13-2002, 08:28 AM
when are u getting this 505? :confused:
06-13-2002, 09:48 AM
every motor dies someday, jus depends on how high the motor is strung to determine the life of the motor, and the owner intelligence
Dave400ex
06-13-2002, 10:25 AM
Yeah it should last a Long Time. There are still 250r Motors out there without any Rebuilds on them. As long as it is taken care of it will be Fine.
ChadEXer
06-13-2002, 01:16 PM
I should get it any day now. If i had the money to pay for it i would call Tom and ask him!!!:D Im broke now, my wife spent all my money!!!