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Old 10-29-2014, 11:22 PM
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I would rather have had a D&D 2:1 than my MGS TD pipes, as the 2:1 would give me
the low and mid range back.
Really.
 
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Old 10-29-2014, 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by mgmmgm
I would rather have had a D&D 2:1 than my MGS TD pipes, as the 2:1 would give me
the low and mid range back.
Really.
MSG says their TDs are as good or better than 2:1. They are a stepped header which is supposed to overcome the loss you get with a non-stepped header in a TD setup.....??

I went back to stock header from TDs, but added cams and rear sprocket at the same time. I have more low end torque now but can't tell you how much the change in the header helped because of the other changes.
 

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Which is better, peanut butter or tuna fish? Depends on what your goals needs and tastes are.
Lol..too funny...but true
 
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Originally Posted by mike5511
MSG says their TDs are as good or better than 2:1. They are a stepped header which is supposed to overcome the loss you get with a non-stepped header in a TD setup.....??
I don't buy that! Every vehicle on the planet with two cylinders or more uses a combined exhaust system for a very simple reason: each cylinder benefits from interaction with all the others. True Duals are simply drag pipes with mufflers and throw away that advantage. For absolute power on the race track single pipes are fine, but for road use a 2-into-1 will give better results.

In the case of my own bike, with an S&S 107" engine, my Supermeg gives me as much as 15% more torque than my previous TDs, power is almost identical. The engine is also much smoother and gives an altogether better ride. Both set-ups were dynoed by the same shop and operator.
 
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Best exhaust I have tried, V&H Propipe 2 into 1, performance and sound is awesome, its about the 6th exhaust I have tried.
 
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Best exhaust I have tried, V&H Propipe 2 into 1, performance and sound is awesome, its about the 6th exhaust I have tried.
I have a set of these in my garage right now. Installing this weekend. I had Power Duals with Jackpots on my last bike and wanted to try something different.
 
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Old 10-30-2014, 01:48 PM
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I have a set of these in my garage right now. Installing this weekend. I had Power Duals with Jackpots on my last bike and wanted to try something different.
I love they way it sounds, is bad ***
 
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Dragos makes a bad *** exhaust ,True Duals or the Dragula 2-1. Designed by Frank Dragos produced by Rush Performance.
Also customer service and warranty is top notch. I don't work for them just a happy customer.
 
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Originally Posted by grbrown
I don't buy that! Every vehicle on the planet with two cylinders or more uses a combined exhaust system for a very simple reason: each cylinder benefits from interaction with all the others. True Duals are simply drag pipes with mufflers and throw away that advantage. For absolute power on the race track single pipes are fine, but for road use a 2-into-1 will give better results.

In the case of my own bike, with an S&S 107" engine, my Supermeg gives me as much as 15% more torque than my previous TDs, power is almost identical. The engine is also much smoother and gives an altogether better ride. Both set-ups were dynoed by the same shop and operator.
I don't doubt you, just posted what they said. Would you agree that a stepped pipe would be better than a non stepped? (in the TDs)

I'm sure the V&H Pro Pipe is a good choice....don't think it fits 08 and earlier though...
 

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