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R6 header mod

Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 10:02 pm
by ratbikesforever
I see alot of people are running a R6 header. I do not know alot about this. What are the advantages over the stock FZR header or other aftermarket headers?

Re: R6 header mod

Posted: Tue Sep 28, 2010 10:48 pm
by ragedigital
Much cheaper than after market and larger than stock. Recommended if you've done any intake work.

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Re: R6 header mod

Posted: Wed Sep 29, 2010 1:13 am
by surgscrubfzr
i noticed a wider powerband and top end really pulled.

Re: R6 header mod

Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 7:09 pm
by houseforsaken
Hey, how can I tell the difference with an R6 header and an FZR header? I'm asking cause the PO said he installed a larger header (i'm assuming from an R6)...I've been wanting to see if this is true. I can post pics if needed.

Re: R6 header mod

Posted: Mon Oct 04, 2010 7:30 pm
by thatkid
houseforsaken wrote:Hey, how can I tell the difference with an R6 header and an FZR header? I'm asking cause the PO said he installed a larger header (i'm assuming from an R6)...I've been wanting to see if this is true. I can post pics if needed.
An R6 header will be a 4-2-1 design instead of having the "manifold" style that FZR headers have. He may have put an aftermarket header on though. Pics would be the easier way to identify.

Re: R6 header mod

Posted: Tue Oct 05, 2010 5:54 am
by shift
changing something like a header for "more power", i suggest going to a reputable shop for a dyno to readjust your air to fuel ratio. having that mixture correct makes the biggest difference in getting the power that is available from the bike.

changing the airbox intake on my 400 to a 600 intake (and modifying the amount of air it flows) then getting the air fuel ratio right, i made about a 20% increase in hp from stock.

so putting a higher flow exhaust may also benefit even more with larger jetting and more air intake an a tune to get it all set. without jetting and tune, you get a leaner running engine and a higher running temp.

Re: R6 header mod

Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:42 am
by ratbikesforever
Does anyone know if this mod will interfere with oil filter removal on a 89 engine ( Canister filter )?

Re: R6 header mod

Posted: Thu Oct 14, 2010 11:50 am
by ragedigital
ratbikesforever wrote:Does anyone know if this mod will interfere with oil filter removal on a 89 engine ( Canister filter )?
If anything, it should give you more room....

Photos: Stock (top) / R6 (bottom)

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