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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 09:44 PM
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I was wondering if anyone with V&H Short Shots has dyno proof that they gained HP from the pipes. ie before and after

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Old Jan 20, 2009 | 10:52 PM
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Dunno about the short shots but I got 16 hp and 10 lbs of torque with the big shots.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 12:21 AM
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I would think you would lose some low end but maybe gain some top end.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 01:54 AM
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Originally Posted by JFonzka
I was wondering if anyone with V&H Short Shots has dyno proof that they gained HP from the pipes. ie before and after

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Dont waste your time on these short shots. Great sound, looked awesome but they are not a performer. Been there done that, dont make the same mistake i did. Buy a good 2 into 1 pipe, this will get you hoppin.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 04:34 AM
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hp fatboy is right if you are looking for more power a 2-1 will make more hp than any 2-2 pipe. It all depends on what you want.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 07:03 AM
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How about the screamin eagle double barrel exhaust will the noticably increase HP?
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 09:20 AM
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The SE Double Barrel will gain you a lot more than the V&H pipes. They are basically a 2 into 1 because they have a HUGE mixing chamber.
The sound like $hit though.
 
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Old Jan 21, 2009 | 09:31 AM
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I was told the 2 into 1 system would give you a 15 to 20 percent horse power increase with a stage 1.
 
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hp fatboy is right if you are looking for more power a 2-1 will make more hp than any 2-2 pipe. It all depends on what you want.
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The BSS duals, from V&H, is a lot better choice, performance wise, then the Short Shots.
You might want to consider a 2 into 1, like the V&H Pro Pipe or the D&D Fat Cat, if you want the most performance.
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