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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 01:55 AM
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Default exhaust wrap dyno question

I've read several topics on this site about exhaust wrap, but I still have one concern on the subject, so a simple yes or no will fix this real quick:

If I wrap my exhaust on my bike, will I need to get it dynoed?

The bike is stock, performance-wise, except cycle shack slip ons which shouldn't make a difference. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
 
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 03:49 PM
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Nope.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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NO. It doesn't do anything. Except look damn good.
 
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 09:23 PM
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if you're hell-bent to make more power: yes because the exhaust gasses will be hotter and less dense. otherwise, no. the gains will be negligible on your machine.
 
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thanx! I got it done and i'm very happy with the results. Hey 6o66er, I read somewhere you said it's a real good idea to use some sort of spray on them. I bought some High Temp Slicone Coating made by Design Engineering, Inc. Is the stuff good? And does it really make that much of a difference?
 
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