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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 02:50 AM
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Best Xhaust system for 5.4 s/c

I am noticing alot of Lightning/Harley owners running Bassani system's on their trucks. Is that best one out there? Do they come cat-back only or can I get the whole system? Dont want to spend no more than $500...
 
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 03:22 AM
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bassani sounds good hence the popularity, just buy the lightning replacement muffler(s) and just replace your harley truck muffler and use the factory exhaust pipes to save some $$$$
 
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 03:35 AM
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I want my exhaust to look like the lightning, kicked out in front using my stock tips. A muffler shop near my house quoted me $250, so i was like mine as well get a new system.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 03:37 AM
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in order to use the lightning cat back on the Harley, you have to add like 16 inches of exhaust pipe so might as well get an H or X pipe too
 
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 03:43 AM
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LOL i know this may be a dumb question but since im kinda new to gasoline engines a lil help b/w H and X pipe?
 
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Old Jan 31, 2009 | 03:46 AM
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#1 - they will change the exhaust note
#2 - they help balance the exhaust pressure / promote performance

I prefer the H-pipe sound and it helps with low end torque, while the X pipe is more of a mid to higher rpm range
 
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