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best fmf pipe and silencer

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#1 ·
which is best silencer the Q, the shorty, the turbine 2,or the power core 2. there is the fmf fatty. FMF is the only brand that works on my bike(2000 kx 100). are all after market pipes the same? do some deliver more power.
 
#2 ·
What type of riding are you doing?

Each silencer is designed for different reasons and will perform differently. The Q and Turbine Core are both USFS approved spark arrestors. As a result of their design, either will "tame" the power a bit. You'll need them if you are racing enduros or riding in national forests. The Shorty (which is a variation of the Power Core) is designed to increase bottom end power, and is best for short courses or woods trails where you won't be revving the bike out as much. The Power Core 2 is FMF's all-purpose silencer, claiming to increase power all around.
My personal experiences have been with stock, Q, and shorty silencers. The Shorty definitely lives up to its claim of enhancing the bottom end ... the bike feels more pipey with it on. The Q really quiets the bike, but apart from it's forest-legal status, I wouldn't choose it personally because it does stifle the bike a bit. I hear the Turbine Core is better for power delivery than the Q, but I've never used it.
Hope this helps a little.