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Old 09-25-2000, 07:27 PM
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i have a bone stock 400ex except a K&N power kit but i was wondering what pipe to get.... im interested in the DMC because u get good hp gains.. sound isnt a big deal.... i also like LRD but i dunno where to order them at.... any other recommendations... and also tell me what header to get but i know u get a header with the DMC and LRD thanx
 
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Old 09-25-2000, 07:49 PM
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my husband and i like our BIG GUNS (complete systems)
00 400ex & 00 300ex
 
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big gun complete system sounds mean and runs awesome!!


2000 ex full prm skid set-prm baja front bumper&6-pack rack;complete big gun with uni-filter 155 main 42 pilot and no airbox lid
 
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Old 09-26-2000, 12:55 AM
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I thought about getting the big gun exhaust. Should I just the the slip on or the whole ehaust system. Does it make that much of a difference than stock?
 
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I'm down with Yoshimura. "Pops" is the man!!!
 
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Old 09-26-2000, 10:17 AM
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Go with the Curtis Sparks, just ask what exhaust is mostly used in races.
 
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Old 09-26-2000, 11:21 AM
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Duncan makes a system just like DMC. I would check the price difference.
 
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Old 09-26-2000, 01:24 PM
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If your running a stock engine, all you really need is a slip-on. The stock header is plenty big enough. Adding the header on the Big Gun or Double Barrel will add a slight gain, but you will lose some power on the bottom. The shape of the very end of the header is tapered. This adds top end. If you run a modified air box lid, a slip on muffler, and jet it properly you will be very pleased with the results.

I'm up in the air as far as the most gains from an exhaust. Really they all add the same h.p. All it allows is more air to flow. It all boils down to what type of system do you want? SOme manufacturers offer mufflers with the disc system. This allows you to tune the exhaust for different power output and sound. Others are just straight thru designs. I look at reliablility for the slip ons. From what i've heard/read, stay away from the FMF MegaMax II. It doesn't hold up that good. THe Powercore IV is a different story, I've heard nothing but good about this pipe in the forms it's offered in. The W.B. Series of pipes have had a few problems, (most minor flaws and the manufacturer took care of the problem) The Big Gun is also good in a slip on form. I'm starting to look at the Pro Circut units. They seem pretty good.

So it all depends on your machine, how you ride, if noise is important, and your riding enivoroment.
Shop around, go to the dealers and see if some used machines have pipes on them. Start them up, and check how the pipe has held up.

Good luck, hope this has helped.

Jim
 
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I really like my Pro Circuit
 
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Old 09-26-2000, 08:01 PM
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i like my white brother pro meg silencer and white brothers works head pipe you gain good hp and it sounds sweet

01 300ex dg nerfs, white brother pro meg silencer and white brothers works head pipe
 


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