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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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Would it be any improvement to the power of my bike if cut and weld the crossover pipe on the exhaust?? Thank you
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 02:23 PM
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I'm not sure but usually exhaust systems are Engineered and tested to get the most HP & Torque, i would think if you start cutting and adding you may do more harm than good.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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LOL! Why do so many people focus on that "crossover" pipe? Like it's a freakin catalytic convertor or something.
Don't fool with it, your EFI will thank you.
 
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Old Apr 23, 2009 | 02:54 PM
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the crossover pipe is there to help with Exhaust scavenging at low rpms....
that's why you loose torque when going with drag pipes...

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Thanks alot for the info fellas
 
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NO, you'd loose a little on bottom end..
 
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