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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Do V&H side shots offer better performance than short shots? And if so, is that why the side shots are so much more expensive?
 
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Old Nov 14, 2008 | 01:17 PM
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If you really care about performance you wouldnt be considering duals at all....

to answer your question both perform like crap.
One looks better so its in higher demand= higher cost.
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Do V&H side shots offer better performance than short shots? And if so, is that why the side shots are so much more expensive?
 
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OK then, so what is good for a 2 into 1 for performance?
 
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I run a Hooker 2into 1 but I have heard people swear by the bubs and the
V&H, fatcats, the thunderheaders. you will hear all sorts of opinions.... my opinion is hookers are the best followed by the supertrapps..

but any good 2into 1 will net you 7-8 ponies over the duals where you will be using the most torque.(low to mid range)...
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OK then, so what is good for a 2 into 1 for performance?
 
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side shots have a hidden x over that the short shots do not !
http://s164.photobucket.com/albums/u...0Rod%20Sporty/
 
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side shots have a hidden x over that the short shots do not !
http://s164.photobucket.com/albums/u...0Rod%20Sporty/
I apologize but I don't know what that means. Please explain.
 
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Sideshots have a powerchamber that attaches both pipes together. IF performance is your concern you might want to look at longer pipes as they offer better scavenging for the exhaust.
 
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