Our review our the Powermaster Aluminum tuned pipe from CC Racing Engines...Video added!
The CC Powermaster Pipe
kit is an awesome kit not only in looks but performance also. The
chamber is made of aluminum and comes in a mirror-like polished finish. The
cones are seamless and the welds between the sections are virtually impossible to
notice. The total length of the chamber is 15.5 inches. The diameter at the
center section is 2.25 inches. The stinger is an "internal" design,
which means that it extends inside the pipe chamber to a precise point which
was chosen for the best possible performance. The extra benefit of the internal
stinger design is that it greatly reduces the pipe's noise levels thus
requiring no external muffler to be within legal NAMBA and IMPBA limits in most
cases. The stinger's internal diameter is 0.500" while its outer diameter
is about 0.620 inches.
Those of us who were fans of the traditional 2" aluminum band pipes will
love this new Powermaster pipe! It is approximately the same weight and features
the same heat dissipating advantages, making it excellent for applications
where the pipe is mostly enclosed inside the hull. Extra heat generated inside
a hull can be disadvantageous performance wise, as the engine runs more efficiently
with cooler air. The aluminum pipes typically radiate less heat than their
steel counterparts so they can allow for slightly tighter tolerances between them
and other parts of the boat such as the radio box.
The big difference between the Powermaster pipe and the traditional
aluminum pipes is its use of a 1 inch diameter header. The pipe comes with your
choice of 90/100/105 degree and also 2" and 3" offset 90 degree
headers. All headers are made of high quality mandrel bent Stainless Steel tubing
that will not rust or deform under normal and even high heat conditions.
(discoloration of the header will occur after some use...this is normal and
should be expected). The engine end of the header is flared for the flange O-rings.
This tuned pipe system is adjustable in length by means of sliding
the chamber onto the header. You can "tune" the pipe to your
engine/boat combo by shortening or lengthening the pipe assembly. Sealing of
the chamber to the header is handled by a double Oring'ed water-cooled sleeve
that is part of the chamber. This is the same type of sleeve typically seen on
most aluminum pipes. A VERY handy pipe clamp is supplied with the kit, which
makes setting your pipe a fool-proof task. The clamp slides over one of the
chamber's water-cooling nipples to hold the chamber in place on the header,
preventing it from sliding in our out. It also features an O-ring that prevents
rubbing of the chamber against the clamp itself. Simply set the pipe length, tighten
the clamp to the header and forget about it!
Last but not least is the "No Leak" water-cooled flange. I can't say
enough about this flange. I personally love it and I am certain anyone who
tries it will agree. No more worrying about damaged O-rings and water getting
inside the pipe! If you have never encountered this problem, consider yourself
lucky...it is just a matter of time! Water inside the pipe will kill the
performance of a pipe that was tuned for dry operation, and it is quite
noticeable. With this new flange, even if you do blow an O-ring, you can keep
on running (change them when you can of course) and not worry about water
getting inside the pipe, or even worse, blockage of the water passage
which can lead to overheating of your engine if it is on the same water-cooling
circuit! The water only circulates inside the flat aluminum part of the
flange that is bolted to the engine. The second half of the flange is the
actual O-ring sealed section that seals the header to the flange.
Quote from Carlo Catalanotto - CC Racing Engines:
Our dyno and on-water testing has shown that this pipe has more power
"across the board" than the traditional 2" band aluminum pipes
due to the 1" header design. This pipe is a great choice for people
who prefer aluminum pipes over steel especially when heat inside your
hull is an issue.
Editor's final thoughts...
I personally have been running these pipes in several of my boats for the past
year or so and can honestly say that I really like it. I have always been a fan
of the aluminum pipes...this one steps it up a notch or two in performance and
functionality!
You can see and purchase the Powermaster Pipe Kit on the CC
Racing Engines ONLINE STORE by Clicking HERE.
You can see a video of the Powermaster pipe in action in my Cajun Bullet rigger...notice the sound level! CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO.
Happy Boating!
Contact Information:
CC Racing Engines
Carlo Catalanotto
Phone: (504) 305-5005
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