Anyone have personal experience with both full systems ? What are the key differences between them ? Which is quieter ? Which flows better ? etc, etc, etc....
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The Jardine is a straight through system with no protruding seams or joins to reduce flow. You can't go too wrong with the Jardine.
Quote from: wilgarn on March 17, 2007, 01:19:43 PM
Anyone have personal experience with both full systems ? What are the key differences between them ? Which is quieter ? Which flows better ? etc, etc, etc....
I have both systems. I have used both on the track, and there is no difference in power that I can tell. The V&H has a bit throatier sound, although at full throttle they both are pretty loud. The Jardine is much easier to live with because of drain and filter access, and it won't rust. I would buy the Jardine if I had to choose between the two, although I like the sound of the V&H a little better.
Quote from: D-Day on March 17, 2007, 07:13:30 PM
I have both systems. I have used both on the track, and there is no difference in power that I can tell. The V&H has a bit throatier sound, although at full throttle they both are pretty loud. The Jardine is much easier to live with because of drain and filter access, and it won't rust. I would buy the Jardine if I had to choose between the two, although I like the sound of the V&H a little better.
Are you talking about the newer Jardine system, or the old small-can one?
Wow thanks for the great responses guys, it seems like it would be worthe the extra $100 for the Jardine system for sure now. I mean, how can you beat rust proof stainless and aluminum. Not to mention the whole drop/loosen the exhaust for an oil change deal. I could see where that may wear out the threads in the aluminum head over time especially if your are like me and like to tighten things til they brake :o Really the only reason I was considering the V&H was price, so.... Now thats solved 8)
Quote from: AlphaFire X5 on March 17, 2007, 07:20:33 PM
Quote from: D-Day on March 17, 2007, 07:13:30 PM
I have both systems. I have used both on the track, and there is no difference in power that I can tell. The V&H has a bit throatier sound, although at full throttle they both are pretty loud. The Jardine is much easier to live with because of drain and filter access, and it won't rust. I would buy the Jardine if I had to choose between the two, although I like the sound of the V&H a little better.
Are you talking about the newer Jardine system, or the old small-can one?
I have an older system (headers are not stainless) but the can is bigger than the V&H. Did they make the can even bigger? I already drag the front of the muffler on the track at full lean.
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Quote from: Wrecent_Wryder on March 18, 2007, 08:12:26 AM
Quote from: D-Day on March 18, 2007, 06:53:49 AM
I have an older system (headers are not stainless) but the can is bigger than the V&H. Did they make the can even bigger? I already drag the front of the muffler on the track at full lean.
Here's the current setup. I don't think I've ever knowingly seen a photo of the older one to compare it to, though I've seen it listed for sale.
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k119/Wrecent_Wryder/Jardine7.jpg)
Same muffler as the older systems, but the upgrade to the SS headers is a nice touch.