I've just bought a complete (used) genuine exhaust system from a 650 Special.
It's in amazingly good condition considering that it's probably over 40 years old, the chrome is presentable, and the cans don't rattle when you shake them.
The only "fault" is that the balence pipe has been cut off, and each stub has been crushed flat in a vise, and then welded.
Probably done me a big favour TBH.
I'm just wondering if this mod has shaved ANYTHING from the performance ?
I mean if I fabricated a new balence pipe and welded it in, would I actually gain anything except maybe a slight reduction in noise ?
And some extra weight and complication
Would torque or fuel economy be improved at all ?
I'm just curious
It's in amazingly good condition considering that it's probably over 40 years old, the chrome is presentable, and the cans don't rattle when you shake them.
The only "fault" is that the balence pipe has been cut off, and each stub has been crushed flat in a vise, and then welded.
Probably done me a big favour TBH.
I'm just wondering if this mod has shaved ANYTHING from the performance ?
I mean if I fabricated a new balence pipe and welded it in, would I actually gain anything except maybe a slight reduction in noise ?
And some extra weight and complication
Would torque or fuel economy be improved at all ?
I'm just curious