Flynn
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I want to replicate an exhaust system I saw online but I'd like to get an idea of how much it will effect performance first. The system is a 2 into 1, but one exhaust pipe will be longer than the other before they join together. That and I'll be getting rid of the power chamber.
The system has both pipes exiting the motor and curving down to foot-level as normal, but one side then crosses underneath the bike to meet the other (see picture for reference).
I have two questions:
1. Will having two different pipe lengths before the collector cause any significant issues?
2. Am I going to regret adding that variance while also removing the power chamber? Will this be too many changes to performance at once?
Additional Info:
Motorcycle: 1981 CB400T HAWK, purchased with old cruddy exhaust system.
Post on power chamber function for reference: https://www.vintagehondatwins.com/forums/threads/power-chambers-explained.155/
Post where LongDistanceRider discusses 2 into 1 exhaust and pipe length: https://www.vintagehondatwins.com/forums/threads/two-into-one-exhaust-for-cb-400-n.3336/
Video where the exhaust is made:
Thanks!

The system has both pipes exiting the motor and curving down to foot-level as normal, but one side then crosses underneath the bike to meet the other (see picture for reference).
I have two questions:
1. Will having two different pipe lengths before the collector cause any significant issues?
2. Am I going to regret adding that variance while also removing the power chamber? Will this be too many changes to performance at once?
Additional Info:
Motorcycle: 1981 CB400T HAWK, purchased with old cruddy exhaust system.
Post on power chamber function for reference: https://www.vintagehondatwins.com/forums/threads/power-chambers-explained.155/
Post where LongDistanceRider discusses 2 into 1 exhaust and pipe length: https://www.vintagehondatwins.com/forums/threads/two-into-one-exhaust-for-cb-400-n.3336/
Video where the exhaust is made:
Thanks!
