Yea, I would say it would be worth a shot, especially if you can weld or have a fried who can weld for free or cheap. If not that can get pretty pricey.Very true. I would guess that an aftermarket one would be a better performer than the stock zx9r, but you just never know. Or if it's just a slight difference, it would be worth getting the 9 just because you can pick up a used one for $50.
Main reason I wonder about this is that I could sell my better set up and get a zx9r one on the cheap and chop it up if the performance would be close.
How was the d&d sound-wise, every one I've ever heard would make your ears bleed. Those things were designed for all out racing on closed courses.I had both installed on my 03 Z1k. First was a full D&D system designed for a ZX9r. I didn't have a power commander, therefore I can't tell you how it would perform with a correct map and dyno tune. But as it was, I lost a lot of bottom end. I then bought a stock zx9r header, Had a midpipe custom bent from a local exhaust shop, and installed a yoshimure TRC exhaust can. Again, I didn't have a power commander, but this setup out performed the full D&D system.
I think unless your going to have a custom map, and are searching for those last few horspower's, Your money is better spent on a used zx9r header. I'd save the few hundred dollars. Just my .02 cents
