Staintune Big Bore Engine Exhaust Header

Honda Power Booster

Posted by Brad

Staintune Big Bore Engine Exhaust Headers have long been a popular bolt-on power booster -- when an engine breathes more freely, it will have more power. The science behind this is more complex, of course. Think: Volume, meaning increased space for the exhaust gases to escape into. Also, the length of the pipe affects power curves -- longer pipes increase power below peak torque, as shorter pipes have the opposite effect, increasing power above peak torque. Then, crossover pipes and catalytic converters and mufflers come into play. It's all about harmony -- if all the various components are singing in the same key, the engine will stay in tune.

Staintune of Australia's big bore exhaust header is engineered to help provide such a balanced approach to engine exhaust. Their focus is on improving the overall efficiency of your motorcycle during normal street-riding conditions. You may gain a few horsepower by installing this header, but the entire power curve will be improved and the bike will just plain run better and more efficiently.

No expense is spared on the appearance of these headers, either. It features clean lines and 304 stainless steel polished to a deep and beautiful luster. The company takes pride in what they do and state it bluntly: "And you will have it for life." That's confidence.

This is a top-of-the-line motorcycle header. Spendy, yes, but not too far beyond what you'd pay for a stock replacement header-pipe. Staintune covers most Japanese and Euro-bikes, and while most of their business is special-order, they do stock some of the more common part numbers in the U.S.

Here's an exhaust pipe kit from Vance & Hines -- long, sleek, and stylish.