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Old Feb 20, 2017 | 05:22 PM
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I want a 2 into 1 side dump exhaust. The 2 I've narrowed it down to are the freedom performance turnout and the python rayzer. They both are pretty similar in looks and price. The main thing I'm looking at is how far they stick out past the saddlebag. Anyone running either of these exhaust? Any pics from the side, rear and front looking towards the rear? Also any input on sound and performance? Thanks

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Old Feb 23, 2017 | 10:06 AM
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While I don't have personal experience with either pipe I can say pretty confidently from seeing dyno charts with that style exhaust that they don't perform very well, a lot of them have a huge torque dip on the low end...
 
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Old Mar 11, 2017 | 01:40 PM
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I'm considering a set of Freedom Performance Declaration Turn-Outs too, but I'm afraid I'm a bit confused by this? Aren't the FP Declaration Turn-Outs a 2-into-2 exhaust system (not 2-into-1, as stated here by the OP)?
 
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I'm not familiar with the declaration but the set I was talking about is a 2 into 1. I ended up purchasing them. They sound great.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2017 | 12:22 PM
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Just curious if you went with the Freedom or the Python or did you go another direction, I am considering these also.
 
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I went with the freedom performance. I love it. It sounds great. A bit loud but i think all the side exhaust will be loud. Great deep sound.
 
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Old Jun 22, 2017 | 05:38 PM
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I am also interested in the Freedom 2:1 Turnout exhaust but a couple of local mechanics suggested against it because of the loss in performance.

Have you noticed any performance issues from when you upgraded?

I am not looking for an exhaust with maximum power gains but I also don't want to lose power either.

Any input would be greatly appreciated!
 
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Love them. I think I did lose a little low end like some claim Actually trying to sell these for duals. I like them, but I want the exhaust out the back.
 
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Originally Posted by Dgiorgi34
Love them. I think I did lose a little low end like some claim Actually trying to sell these for duals. I like them, but I want the exhaust out the back.
Hey do these pipes scrap on you at all? Do you corner hard you think?
 
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