DA-100 tuned pipes set up

[bodywerks]

An update on my setup, too. My ES Composite pipes are holding up flawlessly, they come on the pipe smoothly and at a relatively low RPM (around 2.5-3K), and I am getting 6700RPM after only two gallons through the engine on a Mejzlik 27X10 - and SUPER quiet. Oh, and the plane only weighs 26.3 pounds!!! However, after flying it a bit, and having some interesting experiences, I wouldn't have minded an extra pound, in more wood and more glue throughout the structure.

[DKY]

The pipes look very interesting. What does the complete setup cost and how much more does it weight than standard mufflers?

[sprice50]

	Quote: Originally Posted by bodywerks
	An update on my setup, too. My ES Composite pipes are holding up flawlessly, they come on the pipe smoothly and at a relatively low RPM (around 2.5-3K), and I am getting 6700RPM after only two gallons through the engine on a Mejzlik 27X10 - and SUPER quiet. Oh, and the plane only weighs 26.3 pounds!!! However, after flying it a bit, and having some interesting experiences, I wouldn't have minded an extra pound, in more wood and more glue throughout the structure.

Interesting experiences??? Like what? Fess up man

[sprice50]

So Greeves, MTW RE-2, or ES composites?

Which should I use?

Pros / cons?

[scoubidou]

It depends of your goal:

ES: lightest pipes but expensive. Some guys reported defect pipes (pipes cooked without garanty) but most customers are happy.

MTW: cheaper than ES and same weight of canisters. You know DA customer seupport?

Greeves: Most expensive and no real RPM gain but good midrange and quiet.

[niccolo98]

I have greeves pipes. They are currently being installed on a 35% extra 260 from Dalton Aviation. They are HUGHE. Lots of modifications to get them too fit.
But they look sweet.
nick

[sprice50]

	Quote: Originally Posted by scoubidou
	MTW: cheaper than ES and same weight of canisters. You know DA customer seupport?

Thanks for all the info. What sort of performance improvements have you noticed?

Shaun

[JCS]

I will use the DA-100 with MTW pipes in a 2.6m Yak. I look forward to see how this works... if these pipes perform how the look like, they will perform flawless

JC

[scoubidou]

	Quote:
	What sort of performance improvements have you noticed?

No results yet and i am still buildiing the plane. The MTW tuned pipes are new on the market but DA tested 7 generations of pipes with MTW before releasing them to the market and i think i am the only one posting infos about these pipes.

[sprice50]

Ok nice. I think I'll have to get some.

[rudderdown]

	Quote: Originally Posted by bodywerks
	An update on my setup, too. My ES Composite pipes are holding up flawlessly, they come on the pipe smoothly and at a relatively low RPM (around 2.5-3K), and I am getting 6700RPM after only two gallons through the engine on a Mejzlik 27X10 - and SUPER quiet. Oh, and the plane only weighs 26.3 pounds!!! However, after flying it a bit, and having some interesting experiences, I wouldn't have minded an extra pound, in more wood and more glue throughout the structure.

What RPM does the engine come on the pipe? the mid-range? do you have RMP's?
Thank you,
Jim

[krayzc]

the ES pipe is treating me well so far....