Yes.... we are out here Ted....
Ok.... I haven't responded about this for a while, so here goes......
Ted, I don't think that this set-up will produce enough tangible results to warrant the cost, but I've been wrong before.
Now would I like to see what this set-up would do, yes. So if you want to chase this rabbit, I'll be there right along with you.
If for nothing else, a set-up with the valve to just dump the exhaust (straight pipe) would be nice when you're passing one of those "Loud Pipes Saves Lives" riders.
All in all, this is a good discussion, so carry on. :great:
Ok.... I haven't responded about this for a while, so here goes......
Ted, I don't think that this set-up will produce enough tangible results to warrant the cost, but I've been wrong before.
Now would I like to see what this set-up would do, yes. So if you want to chase this rabbit, I'll be there right along with you.
If for nothing else, a set-up with the valve to just dump the exhaust (straight pipe) would be nice when you're passing one of those "Loud Pipes Saves Lives" riders.
Jim, the ZX-14 will have more Volume than the C14. As for Flow, that's controlled more by the Velocity in of the exhaust. But yes, "if" the Velocity is high enough, a ZX14 exhaust will flow more than a C14's. Now the question would be "Is the Velocity within the C14's Exhaust high enough to take advantage of the Larger Volume of the ZX14's exhaust?". In the lower RPM's, I'd say no, but in the higher RPM's, maybe.Jim Snyder said:Ok here is my thought. The ZX-14 pipe is larger than the C-14. Therefore theoretically it will have more flow than the C-14 pipe. With that in mind there would have to be enough excess flow and back pressure to open said relief valve at WOT. So with a larger header with increased flow characteristics as the ZX-14 pipe has the question is how to determine if there will be enough excess flow. I would hate to see you go through all of this and discover that the ZX pipe flowed so well out the right side thst it would not allow the valve to open. This is just a theory of course. Next.
Forgot to add that this would be even more relative with aftermarket mufflers which flow more freely than stockers.
All in all, this is a good discussion, so carry on. :great: