4 in 1 or 4 in 2 exhaust
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Re: 4 in 1 or 4 in 2 exhaust
08 Dec 2006 12:30
Problem is that when it's to loud pulling hard at traffic lights it will attend some cops.... and the do also have fast bikes.....
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Re: 4 in 1 or 4 in 2 exhaust
06 Mar 2011 12:46
Ever look at a pro-stock motorcycle lately? Most if not all of the inline bikes use basically a straight pipe instead of a megaphone. Not up on the science of this but they say it doesn't really make any difference between straight pipe and megaphone. Any of you scientist out there able to explain this?
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Re: 4 in 1 or 4 in 2 exhaust
06 Mar 2011 14:47
Couple assides, 1, 4-2's regardless of being staggered generally collect side by side....thus render greater center ground clearance so +1, 2 mufflers, -1..."Jardine" cans were light guage & few have stood the test of time...& in MHOP are only slightly better looking than "weed burners". 4-1's...Huge collectors....Look at any/all & check for "flattened" pipes. Sidewinders.... Loss of @ 30% r/h turn clearance..& require mods to clear brake pedal... your' call G
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Re: 4 in 1 or 4 in 2 exhaust
06 Mar 2011 19:35
The Milkman wrote:
Just like the KZ650sr,one of my sr's has a 750,24mm Mikunis,pods and had the stock sr pipes.
Switched to a Mac 4/1,started changing jetting and ended up with what I started out with the stock pipes.
I also have some nos Jardine head pipes,did they quit making pipes for the KZs?
You could probably get as many opinions as there are people on the board. I'll be the first to weigh in I guess. Most of the enthusiasts here seem to prefer a 4 into 1 over the stock exhaust because it gives better scavenging therefore giving more power.
Personally, I prefer my 4 into 2 Jardin system because of the way it's made. Cylinder #1's pipe crosses over so it connects with #4 and goes out the right side, while #2 and #3 connect and go out the left side. This also gives an even pulsing of the exhaust so it scavenges better too.
I guess I just like the looks of the dual exhaust better.
Hope this helps,
Les
Just like the KZ650sr,one of my sr's has a 750,24mm Mikunis,pods and had the stock sr pipes.
Switched to a Mac 4/1,started changing jetting and ended up with what I started out with the stock pipes.
I also have some nos Jardine head pipes,did they quit making pipes for the KZs?
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Re: 4 in 1 or 4 in 2 exhaust
06 Mar 2011 19:51
Remus had a 4-2-1 for the ZR motors but it looks like they pulled Kawi all together from their line.
Larry and Jeff have points about proper design, your trying to have a proper wave form.
This is one of the huge limiting factors for my build with the ZR750 motor. The Kerker has a HUGE collector and the header pipes are probably really too large as well.
It works but there a limits to it working better.
One of these days I'm going to build a 4-2-1. Mainly so I can design around not taking my pipe off for an oil/filter change. Better state of tune is a plus but almost secondary.
Larry and Jeff have points about proper design, your trying to have a proper wave form.
This is one of the huge limiting factors for my build with the ZR750 motor. The Kerker has a HUGE collector and the header pipes are probably really too large as well.
It works but there a limits to it working better.
One of these days I'm going to build a 4-2-1. Mainly so I can design around not taking my pipe off for an oil/filter change. Better state of tune is a plus but almost secondary.
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Re: 4 in 1 or 4 in 2 exhaust
07 Mar 2011 14:28
racer54 wrote:
Certainly no scientist but somebody way smarter than me told me a straight pipe will work with 2 valve motors, 4 valves like megs -that would help explain the PSM's or ProMod's with no megs. I'll let you know my findings when the track opens, putting a straight pipe on my Murray,although my reason is more for clearance than performance.
Ever look at a pro-stock motorcycle lately? Most if not all of the inline bikes use basically a straight pipe instead of a megaphone. Not up on the science of this but they say it doesn't really make any difference between straight pipe and megaphone. Any of you scientist out there able to explain this?
Certainly no scientist but somebody way smarter than me told me a straight pipe will work with 2 valve motors, 4 valves like megs -that would help explain the PSM's or ProMod's with no megs. I'll let you know my findings when the track opens, putting a straight pipe on my Murray,although my reason is more for clearance than performance.
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Re: 4 in 1 or 4 in 2 exhaust
07 Mar 2011 16:16
so was yosh that far ahead of the game in the 70s then?

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Re: 4 in 1 or 4 in 2 exhaust
07 Mar 2011 16:44 - 07 Mar 2011 16:47
Jeff.Saunders wrote:
Others can probably explain this better than I can, but the collector size contributes significantly to the engines ability to scavenge effectively. Backpressure in the exhaust system is crucial to good performance at lower RPM - that's why a totally open exhaust system will usually feel very tame at lower RPM.[/quote
I had a 4 to 2 straight pipes on factory head pipes and man the low and mid torque was through the roof (felt like I was onboard a REAL bike! All that went out the window when I pulled the baffles my dad made for it.
But the top end came alive!
Put the baffles back in and took them out within 5 miles (no top end pull anymore like before.
The baffles were made exactly to the stock as far as diameter and holes.
I went to attaching car pipe onto the head pipes and then I got a better bottom end and top both, the bottom end still didn't come even close to the old set up.
Want a good broad powerband with stump pulling low end the tighter pipes is key.
Engines run "loose" with wide open pipes, most times it's so mushy you won't like it at all.
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Re: 4 in 1 or 4 in 2 exhaust
07 Mar 2011 16:48
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Jeff.Saunders wrote:Others can probably explain this better than I can, but the collector size contributes significantly to the engines ability to scavenge effectively. Backpressure in the exhaust system is crucial to good performance at lower RPM - that's why a totally open exhaust system will usually feel very tame at lower RPM.
I had a 4 to 2 straight pipes on factory head pipes and man the low and mid torque was through the roof (felt like I was onboard a REAL bike! All that went out the window when I pulled the baffles my dad made for it.
But the top end came alive!
Put the baffles back in and took them out within 5 miles (no top end pull anymore like before.
The baffles were made exactly to the stock as far as diameter and holes.
I went to attaching car pipe onto the head pipes and then I got a better bottom end and top both, the bottom end still didn't come even close to the old set up.
Want a good broad powerband with stump pulling low end the tighter pipes is key.
Engines run "loose" with wide open pipes, most times it's so mushy you won't like it at all.
And that's my 50c
coyote in the cattle heard! :woohoo:
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Re: 4 in 1 or 4 in 2 exhaust
07 Mar 2011 16:57 - 07 Mar 2011 18:00
This attached file explains the exhaust process and how and what some of the things are that go into header design. I found this on the internet, so am in no attempt trying take credit for its creation. But the location I found it did not give an indication as to who did create it. I just found it to be a pretty quick read that explained the process.
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Pods and Denco header
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