watkins Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 I know this has been asked 100 times already, and I have searched and read alot of reviews on both, but I just need a little more assistance. A few questions. I want some new pipes, I mainly ride open dirt roads with some trail riding and I am planning on duning alot more. Between FMF Fatties, FMF SST's and Toomey T-5's what would be the best all around pipe for this. Price really doesnt matter, I am more concerned about functionality. Also, If FMF is the way to go which of their silencers is the best? Same with Toomey. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellison445 Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 Toomey t-5s are the way to go!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watkins Posted June 1, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 Toomey t-5s are the way to go!!! 376284[/snapback] Are the Airbox vents that the kit comes with worth a damn? Or should I just take the lid off? And if I take the lid off instead of using their vents will their "perfect jet" kit still work out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigboybanshee Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 Are the Airbox vents that the kit comes with worth a damn? Or should I just take the lid off? And if I take the lid off instead of using their vents will their "perfect jet" kit still work out? 376287[/snapback] If you don't ride in wet conditions then just take the airbox lid off. If you do run wet terrain, leave the lid on and you can use those vents to give it a little extra air. The only "perfect" jet kit is where you buy a bunch of jets and start the trial and error process. No one can tell you exactly what jet to run in your machine, each one is different to a certain degree. What works in one banshee may not work in the one sitting next to it. Oh yeah, I would go with the T5's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysea1 Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 From what I understand, SST's work alot like T-6's in that they suit a stock motor better. If you plan on mods in future, T-5's or Fatties will work better with mods. I have T-5's and like em. Fatties are suppose to pull a little lower and be close or the same at top as T-5's(don't have Fatties, so don't know for sure.) You might not tell the difference between the 2 though T-5's deffinately do good on stock to midly modded shee @ the dunes. If it were me, and you trail ride as well, the fatties might be a better choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sj820 Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 If I was to choose an all around decent pipe I would go with either the Fatty's or the ProCircuit's. I have never owned Fatty's but I have ridden the crap out of PC's and I thought they were a great pipe! Just my opinion though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheefreak Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 I run Fatty's and every dyno comparison I've seen are real close to the t-5's. I ride w/guys w/the t-5's, and it just usually comes down to who raced better that day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Op Posted June 1, 2005 Report Share Posted June 1, 2005 I got fatties and my brother has t-5's , not much of a difference yet i think the fatties are better for trail riding , i also like the midrange nboost the fatties give. but if it were me t-5's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Banshee~ Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 I would take sst's over fatty's anyday. They have good low, decent mid, and good top end. If your going to port your engine get the t5's, if not go with the sst's. Also the t5's are alot louder than the sst's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dajogejr Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Mainly open roads, some trail and dunes? Yep...T5 it. I might be looking to get rid of mine...soon...for a real good price. How soon you looking to buy? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam2 Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 I know this has been asked 100 times already, and I have searched and read alot of reviews on both, but I just need a little more assistance. A few questions. I want some new pipes, I mainly ride open dirt roads with some trail riding and I am planning on duning alot more. Between FMF Fatties, FMF SST's and Toomey T-5's what would be the best all around pipe for this. Price really doesnt matter, I am more concerned about functionality. Also, If FMF is the way to go which of their silencers is the best? Same with Toomey. 376280[/snapback] when my bike was stock i had SST's along with a pro-flo flange and filter, my buddie's bike was stock but he had T5's along with a pro-flo flange and filter. when swapping bikes in the same trails we noticed that we didn't have to shift or clutch as much when riding my bike (SST's) as we did when riding his bike (T5's). i feel that the SST's perform better in the tighter trails but if you are going duning and riding in more open areas i would say that you should go with the T5's. the SST's come on earlier but they sign off earlier than the T5's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbanshee4u Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 The pro circuits are better than FMF hands down. Just ask most engine builders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
race-a-holic Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 I've tried FMF Fatties and Toomey T-5's.I liked the T-5's alot more.They'll work great in the dunes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watkins Posted June 2, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 Well.. I really dont plan on any port work.. should I still go for the T-5's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheecandy Posted June 2, 2005 Report Share Posted June 2, 2005 yeah those sst have alot of low and mid range pull i got some on my 04 just had the stock head milled dual k&ns +4 timing shee runs way nice usually take out similar preped t5 shees i would go with t5 if you do any port work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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