Hey guys, virgin here again. (Lol) what's the ups and downs of running a stock pipe vs a dry pipe. I have A 93 SN stock motor with a intake grate and a ride plate. Nothing else all stock. What's the pros of running a different pipe? And what kinds is best for my setup? Looking to get a impeller here soon. Other than that, it's going to be stock.
HELP!
I think it's first important to ensure you realize what a dry pipe is because I'm not sure you do based on your post.
A dry pipe is an aftermarket pipe that does not inject water into the exhaust gases until the stinger. These pipes run higher rpm and horse power, can have equal or more low end torque. The cons are that the pipe is fully jacketed to handle the heat and is thus heavier weighing down your freestyle and more prone to needing minor repairs such as couplers and cracks. more power also means less reliability (always a trade off when tuning)
Wet pipes are pipes that have water injected into the exhaust gases. They run cooler so are only partially jacketed and this less heavy making the overall machine lighter. They are also less prone to failures. They can provide comparable torque, just less top end horsepower, which is generally only a concern on the race course.
Stock pipes are extremely restrictive because of reliability and the EPA emission standards. They limit the engine performance substantially. The pipe is the biggest upgrade you can get for your machine both in raw power increase and dollar to hp ratio. You should absolutely get a pipe.
Which pipe is a factor of you budget and availability. Everyone seems to prefer the B-pipe but they are pricey and seem to be only available used.
You should strongly consider leaving your boat stock, enjoying it for what it is, and save your koney to buy a used ski that is already setup for limited spec, maybe even an aftermarket hull.
