Barker’s Performance has announced the release of its latest exhaust system, the Yamaha Wolverine R-Spec Full 1 into 2 Dual Exhaust System. Inspired by its success with the Yamaha Grizzly ATVs, which have the same 708cc motor as the Wolverine, Barker’s sought to create a new performance exhaust for this popular UTV.
Thorough research, development and testing ultimately revealed a full 1 into 2 exhaust system that achieves a solid 4 hp gain over the stock setup, and opens up the opportunities for even more gains by additional upgrades or modifications.
Although the initial development for the full 1 into 2 exhaust for the Wolverine proved to be unsuccessful, the downfall forced Barker’s Performance to come at the new development with an altogether different perspective. Heading back to the dyno with a variety of different pipe combinations, the company tested multiple diameters, step locations and more. The rigorous testing of each pipe combination allowed Barker’s to see what the machine really wanted in order to produce solid results. When final testing revealed the best combination, the design for the new Full 1 into 2 exhaust system was complete. The testing also revealed that addressing the fuel and airflow on the machine could provide opportunities for even more horsepower gain.
Performance
After a great deal of research, development, and testing, Barker’s Performance is very confident in its performance gains achieved with the new Full 1 into 2 Dual Exhaust System. With an overall 4 plus horsepower gain, Barker’s Performance is very satisfied with this new exhaust for the Wolverine UTV and knows customers will be pleased with the results. Gains are realized with proper tuning and Barker’s highly recommends that you purchase a Fuel Controller to go with your system if you do not already have one on the machine.
Barker’s engineers offered the following comment regarding their new 1 into 2 Full Dual Exhaust for the 2016-17 Wolverine. “It became clear to us that to truly get the gains we wanted, the machine really liked splitting into the duals like the Grizzly’s. Another factor that we’ve found is the extreme heat that this motor produces. Singles just were not going to be a reliable solution for us so using our proven Dual Grizzly cans allow that heat to be spread over two mufflers. Duals and tuning alone yielded around 4 hp and really opens up the doors for much more gains with cams or a high compression piston. The stock single would have really held back those potential gains from what we could see.”
Quality
All Barker’s Performance exhaust systems, including the new Full 1 into 2 Dual Exhaust System for the Wolverine, are hand crafted and tig welded in Michigan. The exhaust offers that coveted Barker’s deep, husky sound and features two sleek brushed aluminum cans outfitted with a black Barker’s Performance tag. Installation instructions are provided to make the process go smoothly if you're doing it yourself.
Pricing and Availability
The brand new Yamaha Wolverine R-Spec Full 1 into 2 Dual Exhaust System is available for immediate shipping from the company website for $859. The EHS fuel controller is also in stock and available for $210.
Alternatively, your local Barker’s Performance authorized dealer can order the system for you and assist in proper installation and tuning.
For more information, visit Barker’s Performance www.barkersexhaust.com or call (989) 269-6921.
