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Vance and Hines Exhaust Pipe 101

VANCE AND HINES EXHAUST PIPE FAQ

The following is Vance & Hines exhaust pipe details. It is provided for you to understand the technology and the components that are involved in cutting-edge pipe development.

Power Chamber - The race-inspired Power Chamber is a unique crossover system that delivers the power and performance advantages of a 2-into-1 race system, yet keeps the intimidating look of a 2-into-2 drag pipe. The Power Chamber uses the volume of both mufflers to improve scavenging of each cylinder for more efficient combustion. The end product is more power, more torque and one perfect sound.

Full Coverage Heat Shields - Vance & Hines pioneered aftermarket heat shields. 220 degrees of coverage to eliminate the sight of bluing head pipes or mufflers. Also acts as a barrier to protect from the heat of the head pipes and mufflers.

Stepped Headers - A racing concept taken to the street. Vance & Hines has long utilized stepped headers in its sport bike and racing applications. The steps create different speeds for the exhausts gases to travel creating more power and torque.

Muffler Body - The portion of the exhaust system which the baffle is attached to. The muffler body area is typically the portion which assists in building up back pressure and lowering the sound levels of the exhaust gases with different baffle designs.

Head Pipes - The pipes directly off the cylinder heads.

Baffles - Baffles are commonly used to reduce the sound levels of exhaust and also aid in the build up of back pressure. Vance & Hines engineers design each baffle to match the engine and exhaust for the best possible performance and sound quality.

Exhaust Gaskets - Seals the head pipe to the cylinder head. The gaskets should be replaced when the pipe is removed.

Hot Tips - Optional tip designs by Vance & Hines for the Longshots and Straightshots, allowing the rider to easily customize their exhaust system looks.

October 30, 2005 05:05 PM