What is a stepped header?

Dale and others have been using this design in Drag racing for over 15 years. The stepped design offers the best overall power available in a 4-1 exhaust system when run on the Bandit air oil cooled engine. The slightly smaller primaries make good power and throttle response in the lower rpms by keeping the exhaust velocity high, then the larger primary tubes really make it run on the top end.

The updated second generation Comp 2 Holeshot Stepped Header now has a new collector design with a divider plate added. Dale was able to increase the mid range power and torque once he found the sweet spot of the combination. Over 11 months of testing and development time went into the Holeshot Bandit header system. Dale not only made hundreds of dyno pulls but also logged many road miles to insure the best power delivery across the RPM range as well as the most cornering clearance available.

The Holeshot Bandit Stepped 4-1 Header is offered as a complete exhaust system. The front section is also available separately to customers that already have our current Holeshot slip-on or any other brand X slip-on as well.

Each Holeshot Bandit header is handcrafted and precision tig welded in house by our master fabricator Paul McCain.

The light weight, thin wall mild steel tubing weighs less than half of your original header at 7.5 lbs, and the complete system drops about 15 lbs.

Dale's final design makes very good power across the board and man does it take off above 6000 rpm.

Note: You can expect about a 4-6 hp gain when run on a stock B-12 or B-6.

Holeshot high sheen silver ceramic coated inside and out offers a thermal barrier, which holds the heat in, producing more hp. It also eliminates corrosion and metal deterioration over the long haul. The outside surface is easily maintained and polished by hand with our Magic Mix product. The header comes with a 1 year anti rust warranty on the coating.

NOTE: Our muffler elbow pipe is now coated to match the header when you order the whole system!

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You can expect a middle of the road noise level from the Holeshot system. This means it barks a bit at wide open throttle, but at freeway speeds you can barely hear it inside your helmet. Just a nice deep, low tone growl.

Holeshot header installed
on 2001 B-12 with the
matching elbow pipe.

Beautiful 2002 B-12 with
our full holeshot header
system installed.

 
 
 

10" Comp 2 Black
Bad Boy
 

All Holeshot complete comp 2 header systems are available with 14" or 17" fully polished or satin black outer muffler canisters. We also offer comp or street cores as well. Eight out of ten systems sold for the 1200 are with the comp core for maximum performance but if you want it just touch quieter you may want to choose the street core. The 600 will have the same power output with either the street or comp core but Dale prefers the street core with the smaller, high revving engine to keep the sound level in check, but the choice is yours.

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HS Muffler DB Killer
(a reduction of 3-5db when
installed with our mufflers)
Now Available!

Satin Black Muffler w/
Optional Holeshot
Performance Logo Plate
 

Polished Muffler w/
Optional Holeshot
Performance Logo Plate
 

Super clean, laser-etched
Holeshot Muffler End-Cap
Now Standard!
 

Bandit 600/1200 Exhaust Gaskets Description Part # Price exhaust gaskets B-EXG $4.00 / each (order 4 for a set) All orders plus shipping - Prices subject to change without notice These are a non-returnable item!

Valco All-In-One High-Temp Silicone Valco All-In-One High Temp Black Silicone is ideal for exhaust system slip fits during installation. It's one of the most advanced sealers available, is resistant to extreme temperatures up to 600 degrees, and can be used in non high temp applications as well. This product is a necessity to use if you are installing our Holeshot slip-on or complete header system. Description Part # Price High-Temp Silicone V-HTS $7.50 / each All orders plus shipping - Prices subject to change without notice

Magic Mix Keep your new Holeshot exhaust looking like new! Magic Mix is known as the lazy man's polish and for a good reason. It's absolutely the best and easiest to use metal polish we've ever tested. It will keep your new Holeshot Slip-on or complete system looking new forever. It works fantastic on aluminum, stainless, chrome and our coated slip-ons or full header system. We use it daily in our workshop during final assembly, as well as, on all our personal vehicles. It can even be used to rub out fine scratches on painted clear coated finishes. Description Part # Price Magic Mix (8oz Bottle) MM-P $9.95 / each All orders plus shipping - Prices subject to change without notice

Original Bike Spirit Spray Cleaner & Polish Dale loves this product and often uses it around the shop here at Holeshot . It very well may be the best quick cleaner and polish on the planet. The Original Bike Spirits Spay Cleaner and Polish comes in a aerosol 14 oz. can. This product was formerly branded by Honda and other OEMs, but now is available right from the source. OBS works fantastic on Paint, windscreens, face shields, bare aluminum, chrome , even plastic, vinyl & leather. On leather riding gear it cleans off dirt and bugs without harming the pigment. Description Part # Price Spray Cleaner & Polish (14oz Can) OBS-14 $9.99 / each All orders plus shipping - Prices subject to change without notice