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Old 07-02-2008, 03:34 PM
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So I found out today I have a cracked Y header pipe.&nbsp\\; I have no idea how long its been cracked but I would guess not more than a month.&nbsp\\; So the question is how low can I run with a crack problem????&nbsp\\; 2nd question I don't plan on doing any engine mods to the 88in, who make the best true duel exhaust with out sacrificing performance?
 
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Old 07-02-2008, 03:54 PM
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All the tuners I have spoken to say if have to have a dual
setup go with the rinehart true duals
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Old 07-02-2008, 03:56 PM
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Might be a good time to look at the Fulsac dual conversion kit.
 
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This used to be a very common problem. Ive been running the Rineharts for three years now and love them. There are lots to choose from though.
 
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Old 07-02-2008, 04:06 PM
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Fulsac works for me.
 
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Ive changed many of these over the years.. u can&nbsp\\; run a&nbsp\\; while..&nbsp\\; but&nbsp\\; as the motor shakes&nbsp\\; the crack&nbsp\\; will run&nbsp\\; its&nbsp\\; way.. and continue to spread...&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; you must&nbsp\\; eventually correct this&nbsp\\; and the "new" &nbsp\\;factory&nbsp\\; hd pipe&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; will also&nbsp\\; split&nbsp\\; eventually.&nbsp\\; just&nbsp\\; get it over&nbsp\\; with and get&nbsp\\; true duals&nbsp\\; now.&nbsp\\;
 
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Thanks all, I am going with Bassani power curves, should be here next week.
 
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Anything beats having to deal with the y pipe setup.&nbsp\\; Mine cracked and I replaced it with Rinehart TD's.&nbsp\\; Been smiling ever since.
 
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So I found out today I have a cracked Y header pipe.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; I have no idea how long its been cracked but I would guess not more than a month.&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; So the question is how low can I run with a crack problem????&nbsp\\;\\\\\\; 2nd question I don't plan on doing any engine mods to the 88in, who make the best true duel exhaust with out sacrificing performance?
I'd say that you can run it until&nbsp\\; you can't take the heat.
 
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Default RE: Cracked "\\;Y"\\; header pipe?

Had the same problem after I bought my bike.&nbsp\\; One of the left exhaust clamps was loose and the excess vibration caused the crack.&nbsp\\; Was your bike popping on decel?&nbsp\\; Mine was and thats how I found the problem...and it was hotter than hell too!
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I took it apart and had a local welder put a nice large bead on it...haven't had any problems since.
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