View Poll Results: Which pipes do you like best
Rinehart 2-1
14
25.93%
Rinehart Cross Backs
10
18.52%
V&H 2-1 Big Radius
18
33.33%
V&H Comp
2
3.70%
V&H Pro Pipe BP
5
9.26%
V&H Pro Pipe Hi-output
5
9.26%
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What Pipes for my 07 Softail???
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Bassani Pro-Street
I'm currently sitting in Afghanistan thinking about the mods I'm going to do to my NT when I get home. Just before I deployed I put a set of Bassani Pro-Street Turn-Outs and made a trip up to John-O-Groats Scotland. I did a lot of research and looked at all the pipes your considering. I'm very happy with them and they sound & look awesome. Good luck with your search and stay safe!
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I'm currently sitting in Afghanistan thinking about the mods I'm going to do to my NT when I get home. Just before I deployed I put a set of Bassani Pro-Street Turn-Outs and made a trip up to John-O-Groats Scotland. I did a lot of research and looked at all the pipes your considering. I'm very happy with them and they sound & look awesome. Good luck with your search and stay safe!
Were there any issues with fitting the pipes?
I saw your pipes on Bassanis site, but they said for Rocker C.
I am going with a 2 - 1 set up and the black STR-237SMB look good to me. Have to read up on them.
I like Bassani for quality. I know for my Fords they make good power and quality products. I swear by the Bassani X-Pipe in my 2001 Mustang Bullitt, and their complete system in my 95 5.8L Bronco that I sold.
Looks like D&D Low Cat, Rinehart, and now maybe Bassani. Anyone know what a Bassani 2-1 sounds like? Or what power it might make?
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Cav Cop,
A buddy & I put the pipes on and it was extremely straight forward. Although the website doesn't say it, they do come with a heat shield and they fit my 2007 NT pefectly. Best of all is the sound!
A buddy & I put the pipes on and it was extremely straight forward. Although the website doesn't say it, they do come with a heat shield and they fit my 2007 NT pefectly. Best of all is the sound!
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Were there any issues with fitting the pipes?
I saw your pipes on Bassanis site, but they said for Rocker C.
I am going with a 2 - 1 set up and the black STR-237SMB look good to me. Have to read up on them.
I like Bassani for quality. I know for my Fords they make good power and quality products. I swear by the Bassani X-Pipe in my 2001 Mustang Bullitt, and their complete system in my 95 5.8L Bronco that I sold.
Looks like D&D Low Cat, Rinehart, and now maybe Bassani. Anyone know what a Bassani 2-1 sounds like? Or what power it might make?
I saw your pipes on Bassanis site, but they said for Rocker C.
I am going with a 2 - 1 set up and the black STR-237SMB look good to me. Have to read up on them.
I like Bassani for quality. I know for my Fords they make good power and quality products. I swear by the Bassani X-Pipe in my 2001 Mustang Bullitt, and their complete system in my 95 5.8L Bronco that I sold.
Looks like D&D Low Cat, Rinehart, and now maybe Bassani. Anyone know what a Bassani 2-1 sounds like? Or what power it might make?
Last edited by GunmetalBlueNT; Jul 18, 2009 at 11:13 AM.
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Bassini Pro Streets have not fitment issues, and the sound is incredible. The Pro Street 2-2 Pipes actually perform much better than most 2-1 pipes when it comes to low and midrange torque and are unequal'd in top end hp. The pipes are excellent performers due to the stepped header primary tubes which dont allow for reversion thus making for a wider torqueband , the equal length between the front and rear cylinders also allows for greater peak hp. Good characteristics to look for in a performance pipe. Bassini Pro Streets make excellent wideband power, look great, and sound killer. Alot of nice options in chrome or black, with differing cuts to suite your taste.
Equal length / balance means alot to me. One reason I liked the Cross Backs is they were closer than many for length. It seems most H-D's make more power in the front #1 cylinder (no matter what pipe is used). One reason the 2 into 1 seems so good is like an X-Pipe on a car it balance the flow from each cylinder banks.
Any articals that show the Pro Street 2 into 2 perform better than 2 into 1's? So far I have read more about pipes than I ever care to.
2 into 1's seem the best for me as far as making power/TQ in a range I will use, and balancing the cylinders to maybe make a more reliable/efcient engine in the long term.
Now I need to look at a fuel management... PC III or V it seems now... then onto the air intake...
Trying to work on a time hack/funds, but might fall short.
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Equal length / balance means alot to me. One reason I liked the Cross Backs is they were closer than many for length. It seems most H-D's make more power in the front #1 cylinder (no matter what pipe is used). One reason the 2 into 1 seems so good is like an X-Pipe on a car it balance the flow from each cylinder banks.
Any articals that show the Pro Street 2 into 2 perform better than 2 into 1's? So far I have read more about pipes than I ever care to.
2 into 1's seem the best for me as far as making power/TQ in a range I will use, and balancing the cylinders to maybe make a more reliable/efcient engine in the long term.
Now I need to look at a fuel management... PC III or V it seems now... then onto the air intake...
Trying to work on a time hack/funds, but might fall short.
Any articals that show the Pro Street 2 into 2 perform better than 2 into 1's? So far I have read more about pipes than I ever care to.
2 into 1's seem the best for me as far as making power/TQ in a range I will use, and balancing the cylinders to maybe make a more reliable/efcient engine in the long term.
Now I need to look at a fuel management... PC III or V it seems now... then onto the air intake...
Trying to work on a time hack/funds, but might fall short.
WHen it comes to fuel management, go with a stand alone unit like a wideband 02 feedback system like a Daytona Twin Tec TFCI III(preferred) or a Tmax autotune, they are worth every penny when it comes to a flawless running bike. Stay away from those cheap piggyback fuel adders. I think they are nothing but headaches.
Last edited by GunmetalBlueNT; Jul 18, 2009 at 11:12 AM.
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No specific articles on em, but alot of highly regarded performance shops stand by these pipes including places like RRcycles, BC Gerolomy, NRHS etc. I gained about 12 peak HP and about 4-5ft. pounds of torque on average across then entire powerband when I switched out my older Supertrapp 2-1's which were also very good performing pipes.
WHen it comes to fuel management, go with a stand alone unit like a wideband 02 feedback system like a Daytona Twin Tec TFCI III(preferred) or a Tmax autotune, they are worth every penny when it comes to a flawless running bike. Stay away from those cheap piggyback fuel adders. I think they are nothing but headaches.
WHen it comes to fuel management, go with a stand alone unit like a wideband 02 feedback system like a Daytona Twin Tec TFCI III(preferred) or a Tmax autotune, they are worth every penny when it comes to a flawless running bike. Stay away from those cheap piggyback fuel adders. I think they are nothing but headaches.
My plan is to just do a good stage 1...and not do any more engine mods.
Trying to work with Fuelmoto right now on a PC set up, I dont know how much money/time needs to be spent on a stage 1 (looking at the PowCom V with a auto tune box...but the retrofit and other thing might be more hassel than I want). Seems like everyday I find new things I want to do to my bike. About 30 days and I will be heading home from overseas. I want to ride so bad right now, and want to do a bunch of mods (been buying part while overseas).
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The Supertrapp, D&D Blorzilla, and Pro-Pipe HO seem to make great power on larger/stroked engines.
My plan is to just do a good stage 1...and not do any more engine mods.
Trying to work with Fuelmoto right now on a PC set up, I dont know how much money/time needs to be spent on a stage 1 (looking at the PowCom V with a auto tune box...but the retrofit and other thing might be more hassel than I want). Seems like everyday I find new things I want to do to my bike. About 30 days and I will be heading home from overseas. I want to ride so bad right now, and want to do a bunch of mods (been buying part while overseas).
My plan is to just do a good stage 1...and not do any more engine mods.
Trying to work with Fuelmoto right now on a PC set up, I dont know how much money/time needs to be spent on a stage 1 (looking at the PowCom V with a auto tune box...but the retrofit and other thing might be more hassel than I want). Seems like everyday I find new things I want to do to my bike. About 30 days and I will be heading home from overseas. I want to ride so bad right now, and want to do a bunch of mods (been buying part while overseas).
Last edited by GunmetalBlueNT; Jul 19, 2009 at 12:48 AM.
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GunmetalBlueNT No specific articles on em, but alot of highly regarded performance shops stand by these pipes including places like RRcycles, BC Gerolomy, NRHS etc. I gained about 12 peak HP and about 4-5ft. pounds of torque on average across then entire powerband when I switched out my older Supertrapp 2-1's which were also very good performing pipes.
Last edited by Chazmanian; Jul 19, 2009 at 12:49 AM.