FE/FC FE250 Exhaust Options

So what will it be? Akropovic, FMF, Pro Circuit, or the stock header with the SXF silencer? Can you use an aftermarket header with the stock S/A silencer? Any real world use out there? Opinions based on that use?

Some brands like FMF you can use the stock muffler with their header. Others it's the full system or slip-on options. Personally because all 250 4t are in need of some low end, mega bomb type header is a must. We have a full FMF Mega Bomb 4.1 and like it a lot. Nice boost in power everywhere while keeping the sound reasonably low. I bet a FC (Akropovic) pipe with some aftermarket clamps for the muffler can be done cheap and give a little boost in HP. Just where the boost is I don't know, worth a try.