Not a dumb question at all, Carl. In fact, I'm glad you asked!

 

hahaha you're exactly who i'm talking about. what are you, a preschool teacher? did i hurt someones feelings?

 

"Tis better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than open one's mouth and remove all doubt." - Dr. Samuel Johnson

 

 

LOL!!! That's funny....I don't care who you are!!

Even though I feel a definite lack of love in this thread I'd still like to know about the differences in head pipes.

 

The cat restricts airlflow volume and exhaust note with a filter like insert. If you ditch the stock headers lets say with Vance and Hines power duals, you loose the cat and restriction. Aftermarket air filter and headers will allow more air flow and produce a different exhaust note. Since the air/fuel ratio changes, a fuel management system is needed to correct the stock settings.

 

Thanks MrHog......but what are the differences in the head pipes? What are the advantages of a head pipe from say, FuelMoto as opposed to a stock pipe that has been gutted.
I guess I'm asking why would I spend $400+ for aftermarket head pipe when I can get a neutered stock pipe for around $100.?

Thanks,

Carl

 

It's up to you. i spent $600 on V&H power duals (their X pipe). love the sound and wanted something other than stock.

plenty people here have gutted the stock pipe and enjoy the results as well

...i guess i'm uneducated because i'm a fool oh well, only 1% of this country actually fight for it