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Yet another exhaust question - 4/21/2008 4:30:41 PM

bluebeard

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Does anyone know the outcome if I remove the small joiner between the left & right pipes on a standard 87 cane, 4 into 2 exhaust? To me it seems a waste of space or just a good place to hide a mount. Does it actually serve any purpose?

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RE: Yet another exhaust question - 4/21/2008 5:22:43 PM

TimBucTwo

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It helps to ballance the engine for better power and smoothness.

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RE: Yet another exhaust question - 4/21/2008 9:58:05 PM

Shadow

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+1 It's a balance tube, don't remove it - motor will run rough.

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RE: Yet another exhaust question - 4/22/2008 3:43:14 PM

GILL

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Balance pipes are used in many dual exhaust systems to merge sound pulses from left-hand and right-hand sources. This helps reduce harsh exhaust sounds, equalizes muffler and tail pipe life, and can aid in improving mid-range torque output of the engine. Blaa Blaa Blaa

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RE: Yet another exhaust question - 4/22/2008 5:38:11 PM

bluebeard

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Thanks fellas. I was hoping it was unnecessary but it looks like it's got to stay