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Offline T_The_Pirate

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Exhaust recommendations cb550
« on: April 05, 2014, 06:12:46 pm »
So I found this header portion in a salvage yard and need to put a pipe on it for some back pressure. However, I would like to keep it nice and short. Opening is 2 1/4 inches.  Here is what I've looked at so far:

http://cognitomoto.com/collections/exhaust/products/1-25-cone-reverse-cone-slip-on-muffler-12

http://4into1.com/emgo-shorty-muffler-chrome/

Open to suggestions though!






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Offline Dr. Noisewater

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Re: Exhaust recommendations cb550
« Reply #1 on: April 05, 2014, 09:44:48 pm »
Those look like Mac headers. I have those same headers in black and I went with the 12" reverse cone muffler, the same as the one in your link from cognitomoto, except I ordered it direct from Cone Engineering. It may be cheaper that way. The only thing you're missing is the middle section that connects the muffler to the headers and has a slight bend. I'll post a pic so you can kind of see what I'm talking about. I'm sure you could have a muffler shop make something similar?

The 12" cone muffler sounds great, but it's pretty damn loud. I'm contemplating buying the "quiet core" muffler, also from Cone Engineering, to help with noise and to add a little backpressure. The 12" one is 2 1/4" all the way through and provides zero backpressure. It has good top end power, but seems to lack in mid range grunt, although it sure has a nice deep growl when you roll on the gas.

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Re: Exhaust recommendations cb550
« Reply #2 on: April 05, 2014, 09:46:35 pm »
Here's the pic showing my setup. Never mind the rear set situation, it was only temporary.


Offline T_The_Pirate

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Re: Exhaust recommendations cb550
« Reply #3 on: April 08, 2014, 07:55:41 pm »
SO, I did a little research and i found this :

http://www.cb750cafe.com/products-page/cafe-parts/exhaust-slip-on-for-2-5-headers-polished-stainless-steel-with-chrome-baffle-and-end-cap/

he also sales just the baffle he uses:

http://www.cb750cafe.com/products-page/cafe-parts/exhaust-baffle-for-2-5-inch-systems-nickel/

i checked out the cone engineering but LOVE this system.... and buying the baffle solo maybe I can come up with something tasty for my ride!
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2002 GSX-R 1000

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Re: Exhaust recommendations cb550
« Reply #4 on: April 15, 2014, 06:09:01 pm »
Just came in the mail!!!






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