NK head pipe / OEM exhaust

[squeaks]

Just to let everyone know that I appreciate all the tech and stories here it's pretty cool.
I haven't seen anything on the original exaust on here or the NK head pipe I got through eBay.
Much to my surprise there are two catalytic converters in the original exhaust.
The NK head pipe worked out nicely with a bit of chop and welding.
End result, a nice deep sound and a bit louder.
Seems like a bit more pull.

 

[dmonkey]

Nice work. Just curious, what tach are you running?

 

[squeaks]

Thanks, the tach is a " runleader" it's a cheap eBay thing that was about 30 bucks if I can remember.
I mostly use it for temperature . Has a hour meter ect,
Clock is never right..

 

[SneakyDingo]

Clock is never right..

Not even twice a day?!

 

[squeaks]

 

[m in sc]

did you re-install the oem catalytic converter in the new headpipe?

 

[squeaks]

No cat's it came with a pipe that actually goes into the muffler and I added the fitting for a o2 in case I decided on the mini 5 later.
Sorry I didn't take a picture of that while doing it, kinda wanted to get it back on the road.
It did require a bit of patience to fit properly.

 

[squeaks]

Also on that I did add about 1/2" on the bend coming out of the head, it hug's the cylinder really close and I was concerned it could cause an overheat issue. The original pipe was also a double tube from the first cat into the muffler. So I did add some header wrap close to the body work I was afraid it could warp the plastic.

 

[m in sc]

it wont, i run a stainless exhaust that fits tight, it wont hurt/melt anything. thanks for the clarification.

 

[squeaks]

Good to know.
There's a lot of good tech on here, I appreciate it