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Old Sep 24, 2006 | 11:11 PM
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Default Raptor 700R Exhaust - LTE, Sparks, or Alba?

Originally posted by: cobramn99
Whats wrong with a dual exhaust setup. I have no experience and dont know anyone local that has duals. I had LTE's in mind for mine so if there are any downfalls I would like to know before I spend my money.
There is nothing wrong with the LTE's at all but IMHO they were designed more for the serious duner, they have the best HP & TQ over the broadest range of any inframe pipes. If you don't mainly ride in the sand then I would pick either the HMF CT, Sparks or DMC single if your into the woods and trails Etc.
 
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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 11:02 AM
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IMO the LTE duels are the best all around pipes for the 700..There a In Frame duels so there not in the way..But the barker dyno a little better..But its not much i think its like 1 or 2 more HP..So if all you wanna do is drag the barkers will be fine..Just watch your legs..They will burn ya..But I would only have the barkers if all i was doing is dragracing..If i just want a good all around pipe the LTE are the best IMO...
 
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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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Default Raptor 700R Exhaust - LTE, Sparks, or Alba?

Thanks again for the comments.

bberck I ordered my Pro Armor skid a couple of minutes ago. Please explain the downfalls you see with the LTE's.

I'm still torn on which pipe to pick. It looks like no one cares for Alba's pipes. I guess I'm between the LTE's, HMF, and Sparks.

 
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 12:57 AM
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i feel ya, im in bteween the lte and the yosh pipes, but i hear so much stuff about all of them , it is hard to decide
 
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 05:20 AM
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Default Raptor 700R Exhaust - LTE, Sparks, or Alba?

I was just at the sand sport show in Anaheim. DMC has a new dual exhaust coming out soon. It was a prototype, but it was sweet looking. No HP curves though.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 05:21 AM
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Default Raptor 700R Exhaust - LTE, Sparks, or Alba?

Also, I wouldn't go with Alba. They have the worst customer service I have ever seen. Good luck trying to get them to respond to Emails or even have any knowledge of their products
 
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 09:27 PM
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Soccermike I've had some friends that experience the same horrible customer service you are talking about, however they did make a strong pipe for the 660. In any case it seems like a good idea just to avoid them.

I got the call today my GYTR is in and it will be ready tomorrow for pickup. Still haven't ordered my exhaust though - can't decide what to get.
 
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 11:50 PM
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Check my specs. I have nothing but good to say about Curtis Sparks Racing. I don't have this rig dynoed out yet, but head to head with a 450R '06 honda with the HRC upgrade AND my grandsons built to the hilt YFZ 450 going up 700 ft comp hill at little sahara, we went wheel to wheel even. When I get it dynoed, it will overcome themm both, as long as good traction with right paddles is achieved. Also, the C Sparks pipe is well mounted. The YFZ had a Ron Woods pipe with only one bracket, and it broke. My son had to carry that sorry piece back in his camel back. I do not want to invest in something that can't handle some air and bowl riding without breaking. My set up is rock solid.Oh, I am at least up at 58 HP now. Dynoed will make it better.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 12:13 AM
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Yeah, I wrote Alba an Email the other day about my experiences with them. Told them I went with Trinity instead of them because they never responded to any of my questions. Apparently that Email went to the owner. The Manager called me today, I think if I would have been there he would have S'ed My D. I guess thats one way to get through to them.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2006 | 11:56 PM
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Well I picked up my new machine on Thursday. Today was the first time I really got to go riding. Love the machine.

Do the LTE's bolt right up?
 
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