Length of pipe after muffler

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May 14, 2003 | 11:12 PM

brodyscamaro

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From: CC, TX

Car: 1999 Yamaha Banshee

Engine: 379cc twin cyl 2-stroke stroker

Transmission: 6 spd manual

Axle/Gears: 14/41 tooth

Length of pipe after muffler

How does the length of pipe after the muffler affect the sound? I know there is a difference in sound between a muffler that has no pipe attached and one with long tail-pipes. I have heard that mufflers that don't have tailpipes/short tailpipes will have a more bass tone to them. Is that true??
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Brady

May 15, 2003 | 02:23 PM

brodyscamaro

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Car: 1999 Yamaha Banshee

Engine: 379cc twin cyl 2-stroke stroker

Transmission: 6 spd manual

Axle/Gears: 14/41 tooth

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May 16, 2003 | 12:08 AM

Firebirdjoe

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Yeah I've been wondering the same thing too... LOL, Anyone know? Thanks, Firebirdjoe

May 16, 2003 | 03:52 AM

Dan88IrocZ

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The length & size of your tailpipes can modify the sound. With my expirimenting, it's a noticable difference. But I wouldn't say it's worth the hassle. The wider & longer the pipes I used, the bassier & throatier it became. The skinny & long pipes I also used were higher pitched, just slightly.