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Jun 15, 2011 | 10:46 PM

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81pilot

Drifting

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From: Enid Oklahoma

All the "supertuning" I have done has been on bikes. And if the valve overlap is non existent, carb tuning is not needed. There are certain setups on bikes especially drag bikes where the overlap is huge and the carb and pipes go hand in hand for optimal wot tuning. I am sure there is a lot of truth in automotive applications as well.

Sep 19, 2011 | 02:25 AM

#22

puzzigully

Racer

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From: Congupna Victoria

OK,

good healthy debate.

Anyone point to an ''off the shelf"" system (at least headers) that is easily purchased and actually fits without having to modify something else?

Sep 19, 2011 | 10:05 AM

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81pilot

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From: Enid Oklahoma

Quote:

Originally Posted by puzzigully

OK,

good healthy debate.

Anyone point to an ''off the shelf"" system (at least headers) that is easily purchased and actually fits without having to modify something else?

I have some previously used BlackJack alumacoated anti reversion headers that went on with zero mods and fit perfect, I think Mr. Gasket makes them now. I have full 2.5 inch custom exhaust with Chambers. A guy in a C5 pulled next to me at a stop light last night and asked if I had flowmasters, I said NO, true 2.5 inch duals and chambers and no mufflers, he said wow! it sounds Awesome!

Sep 19, 2011 | 01:59 PM

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Ralphbf

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From: Woodland California

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Originally Posted by scottyp99

Recurve the distributor. It costs, like 20-30 bucks, and you will notice the difference in power. Best bang for the buck you can do. And get rid of that K&N filter. Ya know why K&N filters flow so well? 'Cuz they're not very good filters. Think about it.

Scott

Scott is right about K&N. What Amsoil did was add removable oilable foam to the outside of the filter. This picks up all the particles the main filter misses. I road dirt bikes for years and discovered this the hard way.

I added the foam to my 1990 and my 91 Toyota 4x4, they have the K&N filters. I bought the foam at the local motorcycle shop and cut it to fit.

Ralph

Last edited by Ralphbf; Sep 19, 2011 at 02:02 PM.

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