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Best pipe for 300ex???
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Posted by: jordanhudon

I got cobra pipe... I know that's not very good !!
What is the best pipe for a 300ex ?!

Posted by: Sjorge300EX

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Originally posted by jordanhudon
I got cobra pipe... I know that's not very good !!
What is the best pipe for a 300ex ?!

Im sorry to say this, and I dont mean to sound rude, but this thread is not going to turn out well. Everyone is going to give an opinion on what they think is the best pipe. Here are the ones taht you are going to hear, HMF,Sparks,Yoshi,HMF/WB,WB, and from me and me only, Supertrapp

Posted by: bwamos

Slip-on pipe I'd vote the HMF.

Full pipe.. most definatly the Sparks X-4. Very well priced for a full system pipe to boot. $349.

Edit: fixed my typo on the price.

Posted by: elementryder

you cant beat the TOM CARLSON shorty every body will say sparks/hmf ect. but you call tom and hill tell you they make krazy touqe and mid range loud as chit this is the end of this thred . peiorid

Posted by: spartacus

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Originally posted by bwamos
Slip-on pipe I'd vote the HMF.

Full pipe.. most definatly the Sparks X-4. Very well priced for a full system pipe to boot. $249.

i would agree, but ive never seen a full X-4 system for that cheap... but still either HMF or Sparks, HMFs full system is like $400 the HMF W/B combo isnt a bad alternative if you buy the slip on then you can buy the W/B header later.

Posted by: bigbadbrad

hmf with wb header, no questions asked, buy and you will be happy

Posted by: bwamos

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Originally posted by spartacus
i would agree, but ive never seen a full X-4 system for that cheap... but still either HMF or Sparks, HMFs full system is like $400 the HMF W/B combo isnt a bad alternative if you buy the slip on then you can buy the W/B header later.

Oops, typo on my part....

$349 is what Sparks sells them for.

What makes the Sparks better than many of the other combos, it the craftsmanship. The inside of the header pipe all the way to the silencer is as smooth as a baby's butt. Smooth = low turbulance (sp?) = faster flow = more power.

Posted by: spartacus

Thats true, but the performance of a Sparks system really needs to have a modded engine to get the most of its power. But if youve got a modded engine and the money to spend the Sparks stands out, if your on a budget go with a HMF slip on.

Posted by: bwamos

For it to really stand out, yes..

But, the stock header is soooooooooo restrictive once you swap out the filter, and remove the lid. The 300ex really will benefit from a new header and silencer.

An HMF slip-on w/ a FMF or WB header is a great combo.. but you aren't saving anything money wise over the Sparks X-4 full system. Of course unless you are able to find a used header on e-bay or something.

HMF's full system for the 300ex is $100 more than the Sparks. I don't know why they made it so expensive.

Posted by: Tri-valleyracin

i like my pro curcit t4 pipe. it only a slip on but it gave my 300ex great power and it sounds like a harley. people always ask wat kinda pipe it is and i always say it only a slip on.

Posted by: spartacus

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Originally posted by bwamos
For it to really stand out, yes..

HMF's full system for the 300ex is $100 more than the Sparks. I don't know why they made it so expensive.

I know, HMFs slip on is like just over 200 bucks, their full system is like 400. It doesnt really make sense, if they were to sell it for about the same price as the sparks they would sell a lot more im sure.

Posted by: shftmx300ex

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Originally posted by Tri-valleyracin
i like my pro curcit t4 pipe. it only a slip on but it gave my 300ex great power and it sounds like a harley. people always ask wat kinda pipe it is and i always say it only a slip on.

i have a full system and it gives great power and sounds sick

Posted by: fox17

i couldnt find a full system from hmf?????????????

Posted by: spartacus

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Originally posted by fox17
i couldnt find a full system from hmf?????????????

look on ebay

Posted by: bwamos

The price for the HMF full system is a sticky in the 300ex forum on the HMF website.

http://www.hmfengineering.com/forum...read.php?t=1155

Posted by: Sjorge300EX

www.worldwideperformance1.com

^^^ they also carry the full system.

Posted by: forgiven

Where can you get the curtis sparks for 350...I see it for 400 on flea bay. I think I would be a player at 350 though.

I was thinking the outerware lid, K/N filter, Pipe and jet it properly...that should make a good difference.

Posted by: 300exOH

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Originally posted by forgiven
Where can you get the curtis sparks for 350...I see it for 400 on flea bay. I think I would be a player at 350 though.

I was thinking the outerware lid, K/N filter, Pipe and jet it properly...that should make a good difference.

According to sparks site you can order it directly from them for $349 (plus shipping of course) for the X-4 race version. And yes it makes a huge difference.

Posted by: forgiven

Thanks...did notice the spark arrestor is another 50 bucks...for a wire mesh...crap that is a lot.

Posted by: 300exOH

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Originally posted by forgiven
Thanks...did notice the spark arrestor is another 50 bucks...for a wire mesh...crap that is a lot.

I agree. You used to be able to get the tuneable disk setup for $50 extra. Now it's just a cheap screen type spark arrestor.

Posted by: forgiven

How would you rate a Yoshimura RS-3 FULL EXHAUST to this Curtis system?

Posted by: 300exOH

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Originally posted by forgiven
How would you rate a Yoshimura RS-3 FULL EXHAUST to this Curtis system?

I honestly couldn't tell you. I haven't had any experience with the Yoshi. I have heard it's an excellent pipe though. From what I have read I doubt you will be able to tell a difference between the two pipes power wise.

Posted by: bwamos

x-4 vs. rs-3 on the 300ex is pretty much dead even.

Posted by: forgiven

Thanks guys!

Posted by: forgiven

Additionally if I could get just a slip on versus a whole system...is there much value in the header?

Posted by: 300exOH

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Originally posted by forgiven
Additionally if I could get just a slip on versus a whole system...is there much value in the header?

Yes. The stock header is very restrictive even for the stock engine. If you plan on building up the engine at all the full system is almost a necessity.

Posted by: forgiven

Thanks again

Posted by: Xeller8

Hey forgiven...

The spark arrestor is only $15...it's the jet kit that adds $50.

$445.00 for the complete system w/jet kit and spark arrestor.

Not too bad of a price from what I've been finding in my research and people seem to think the Sparks system is a good one....I'm seriously thinking about pulling the trigger.

Posted by: forgiven

Got a Yoshi and installed the 135mj and now have to get a new PJ cause I got some backfiring on coast down.

Posted by: Xeller8

What did all that cost ya?

Posted by: forgiven

285

Posted by: Xeller8

Complete system w/jets??

Posted by: forgiven

Used off ebay