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So, I bit the bullet and scrapped BMWs stock exhaust manifold and went with Akras Titanium headers. Would not have thought this would be the answer but, PROBLEM SOLVED. Not sure if there was maybe a cat restriction or that flapper was not fully opening but the problem is no longer there. It now pulls like a horse as far past 6K as you want to go.

Hmmm … question is, is it measurably faster than stock.

I have no interest in removing a stock part and adding aftermarket if it does nothing for performance, and that is why I would not buy a slip-on. But a full exhaust including headers … that is another matter. Only problem there is the cost vs actual gain in performance. I rather take that money, but a bit more in and buy another bike.

If not inconvenient, could you take a picture of the Akra headers next to the stock headers so that we might be able to guess at the reason for the re-release of the choke on power?

On a side note, thanks for the Vortex Video. Found it while looking for options to relocate my GPS and the Vortex was the best option. Another member had one so now I’m on my way. Ok. Not sure what you’re trying to determine. A good example I can give was the performance of my 2009 RT. Wheb passing , anytime the RPM got up over 6K you could really feel her kicking in. With my RS it just felt weak. The full Akra took care of that issue and like I said it wasn’t something I needed or wanted to do. I’m sure something was wrong but my shop didn’t find it. Acceleration now very linear as high as you want to take it. I did dyno when finished to make sure I didn’t have any fueling issues and it tested fine. HP increase was very minor. You ne d to increase the air intake and add a fuel controller. After all of that you still won’t get very much. I’m just happy she now runs the way she’s supposed to.