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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 08:20 AM
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I am looking into get true dual headers for my 08 and wondering if the headers being equal length is really worth it. For now and am only going to do slip-ons and headers. The only two companies I see that make them are Klock Werks (Double Back) and Bassanni (Power Curve). They are about $200 more and a pain to install so need to know if it worth it?

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I have unequal length TDs on my bike and get good torque and power from it. Theoretically equal length should be better, but I have never seen any dyno numbers comparing them both. I haven't seen a set of equal length TD pipes I like the look of!

Frankly with a stock bike, or only minor mods, the type of system does not make a great deal of difference. A good 2-into-1 will probably give best results, but even then the gains are not great IMHO.

Go with what you like the look of and make sure you get your bike tuned just right!
 

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