For a SE 95 inch 2001 Softail Standard Twin Cam engine, what happens when I swap out my SE muffled pipes for straight, unmuffled, upswept drag pipes?

I know the carb needs retuned. But what about my power and torque?

And how about noise? Thinking about drag pipes with fishtails.

 

 

did some research. drag pipes not a good idea

 

Loud, tinny and loss of power.

 

What about these?1¾" 'Side-by-Side' Upsweep Fishtail Exhaust Systems For 2000–Up Twin Cam Softails

All-new, upswept exhaust systems for late-model Softails that feature a 'side-by-side' design that is old-school cool. A great way to make your scoot look different from the rest. These unbaffled pipe sets will give your bike the unique sound only Fishtails can provide. They are equipped with both 12mm and 18mm oxygen sensor bungs and block-off plugs to fit all late-model bikes, and include special mounting brackets. Available with chrome or high-heat black powderpainted finishes. Optional 2¼" heat shield sets are sold separately, and are highly recommended.

 

If you like them , that`s really all that counts.
Manufacturer ?
Price with optional heat shields ?

 

Unless they are on a chopper, that style of pipe looks ridiculous...

 

Drag pipes are called that for a reason. A wide open exhaust will flow more at wide open throttle, kinda like when you’re drag racing.
So unless you’re riding a quarter mile at a time, they are inefficient. Your bike needs some back pressure to keep the fuel mixture from entering the intake valve and exiting through the exhaust valve before it closes. This is due to valve overlap, both valves are open at the same time.
Essentially, you will lose torque and drivability in the low to midrange RPMs which is where we drive.

 

Khromewerks these look like dragpipes but actually have great performance. They are baffled but still pretty loud.

 

They sound cool but aren't the choice for ultimate performance like everyone says. I have run them for 20+ years. If your into dyno numbers stay away. If you like the looks and sound go for it. I have had 1 3/4", 2", baffled, unbaffled, torque cones, no torque cones, long shots, short shots, bolts in the pipe, no bolts in the pipe, you name it. All I noticed was a difference in sound basically. I run a .030 over 80" with 10:1 compression, .590 lift cam, performance ignition and ported heads but still prefer the sound of drag pipes. After all those years with drag pipes I just this year switched to V&H Hi-Output 2 into 1 due to boredom and ringing in the ears after a long ride :-). While it does have more power, I can't say it is a game changer for my riding style, bar to bar and bike events. But I now don't have to wear ear plugs or ask "what did you say" when we stop for a beer.