Just thought I'd post some conclusions from my little experiment with the above named modification. For those of you not in the know I tried to weld a slug in the "Y" pipe crossover and effectively create a 2 into 1 exhaust....well in my opinion, it doesn't work! I had to replace a front cyllinder head gasket yesterday and decided to remove the slug as I thought it was causing additional back pressure during startups and making a kind of popping noise as the first waves of exhaust came running down that pipe and slamming into the slug. Well I found a couple interesting things in my riding since. I seem to have a wider and taller power band and the exhaust note it deeper and louder. I don't think this cheapo mod was allowing my new big bore to breathe freely enough and choking out the power above 4000 rpm.
Now on another note. I found a spiderweb of cracks in the "y" pipe and welded them back up yesterday but I plan to replace them this winter. I'd like other people opinions on what are some good 2 into 2 headers or full exhaust systems for the touring line. I'd like to have a pipe down each side...and you just don't see much advertised for anything other than softails in the 2 into 2 variety. All opinions welcome but I have heard the Rhineharts are having quality control issues so I've basically ruled them out for now. Please sound off on your opinions either good or bad. | 
