I was all set thinking I wanted to install a Factory Dry pipe on my SXR. After talking to Factory Pipe and Group K I am not sure if thats the right choice. First reason Factory Pipe does not make it no more. 2nd Group K stated the Pipe is very hard on the motor, and there are fitment issues. I am looking to build a limited ski that I will use mainly for buoy riding. I love a ski with a lot of low end but do not want to run race gas all the time so I want to bring the compression up to the limit that I can use pump gas. What do you guys think would be the right choice on the exhaust?
SXR Factory Dry Pipe or Wet Pipe?
- Thread starter Moto44
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Big Kahuna
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- Tuscaloosa, AL
I would get the Wet Pipe. The Dry was prone to cracking. It is really heavy and puts alot of stress on the cylinders. Have seen a few that litterally cracked in half. You had a top and a bottom side of the cylinders.
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- seattle area, Wa
if you get the newest generation of dry pipe and install a girdled head you will not have any issues. I have been running dry pipes on sxr's for several years now (5+) and have never had a cylinder crack and the pipe has never cracked. it basically comes down to how well you set it up.
if you want to actually race it, you will want the dry pipe IMO.
if you want to actually race it, you will want the dry pipe IMO.
Big Kahuna
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- Tuscaloosa, AL
I agree on if you are going to actually race it. Then yes, you need the dry pipe.
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- seattle area, Wa
there are definitely changes to them. i have personally seen 3 chambers each with different reinforcement plates. the most recent one is the one to get. ill see if i can get a picture to show you
Big Kahuna
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Thats BS............
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- Cleveland Ohio
If you are not going to competitively race, go wet pipe. So easy to tune. Been running mine for 11 years. NO issues with the pipe at all. Still using same coupler. Big Kahuna ^ used it before me.
dry has more hp under the curve overall.it's a little more peaky but when racing or running buoys it does not matter cause you never go under that rpm.h2o injection will really smooth it out if you need it and give tons of bottom end torque.there were at least 3 gen dry pipes made.the latest ones have all kinds of reinforcement plates welded and are very reliable if installed correctly.run a 650 sx rubber coupler for sealing and less maintenance. a girdle head is always a good thing on kawis no matter the pipe.
have run drys for years with no problems whatsoever.the wets are ok but dry is were the hp is.
have run drys for years with no problems whatsoever.the wets are ok but dry is were the hp is.
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- Colorado
Dry is the only way to go anyone who has rode my ski will tell you.
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- seattle area, Wa
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