I have a 2000 FXDS-Conv, so far i have a Mikuni HSR45 carb complete with Mikuni intake manifold and air box, S&S 510G cams, Revolution performance big bore kit 98ci 10.5/1 compression forged pistons, Rev stage 2 ported heads. For pipes i have vance and hines short shots that were on it when i bought it. I had a set of baffles specifically made at a local shop and they seem to work good but i dont like the sound. i prefer straight pipe sound. the bike runs great with no baffles but i know with more back pressure it could run better as i feel im probably giving up power at the low end having such short drag pipes.
So would adding torque cones and taking the baffles out be good enough for what im running?
If i got longer drag pipes (vance and hines longshots or similar) and ran no baffles no torque cones would that perform well?
Also if i was gonna go with torque cones is there a difference between ones that cost $20 vs $100?
Thanks for any info you can provide. everybody have a great riding season!