Header Modification

This is the collector section of the stock exhaust header form the typical 2-valve Ducati.
It's easy to see that the diamond shaped area causes a lot of restriction.

 

This one has had the restrictive section cut out and pieces of stainless steel welded on the top and bottom of the header in it's place. A piece of square tubing is added for a deflector.

 

This drawing (not drawn to scale) shows the two stainless plates and the position of the deflector.