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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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For a 103 engine for good torque from 1500 to 3500 rpm,would you use a xpipe like fuel moto sells or 2 into 1 header like drago sells?going to run 255 cam,minds made up so no arguing,on a 2011 rk.
 
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Old Oct 29, 2012 | 07:33 PM
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2 into one = best power.
2 into two = best look

Neither are going to give good torque at 1500 RPM.
 
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2-1 can make a bit more torque but tend to bring it on sooner not much, a major benefit thats never brought up in the forums....... power to weight ratio,that should yield bigger gains than the flow of the pipe.
 
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I have the x pipe header and I've loved it. I think it's the best of both world. I have jackpot 4.5 pro tourers as well. Very pleased with the whole setup
 
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i only used 1500 to 3500 to let people know i was only interested in good low end torque and not hp and torque over 4500. i very seldom ride over 85 mph so no need to worry about exhaust to make the power from 4000 and up.
 
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