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Old 09-01-2014, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by nightrodjc
Which would be a better set up or does it matter..v&h power dual..full sac x pipe or just remove cat from stock header??


Personally I like the S&S header best.
Looks like two separate pipes and easy to dyno tune according to the guy that setup the bike.
 
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Originally Posted by mikeo33y
What is the difference in performance between a power dual/x pipe type header and plain ole true duals. I really like the look of true duals but performance wise whats the difference?
As far as I know with true duals compared to an X-pipe you will lose some backpressure and therefore some lower end torque. True duals and more open mufflers than stock even more low end torque. Add a more open intake and you will have to tune.
 
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Originally Posted by Webo
For those mods the V&H or the Full sac will be the same. Me personally I don't like the idea of decatting the stock pipe because of the stock O2 sensor locations. With the well engineered aftermarket head pipes the O2 sensors are in the down pipes right near the exhaust valves. The power duals will match very nicely with the monster ovals and then you could do the FP3 to tune it!
i've not seen any aftermarket pipes utilizing the 12mm o2 sensors that have changed the location of the bungs. and if they did, the wiring on the stock sensors would not reach.

now, i have seen where an aftermarket pipe has 2 sets of bungs welded in, the 12mm in the stock location, and the 18mm near the exhaust flanges.
 
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Originally Posted by mikeo33y
What is the difference in performance between a power dual/x pipe type header and plain ole true duals. I really like the look of true duals but performance wise whats the difference?
The difference is that with the 2-1-2 pipe the exhaust pulses from one cylinder mix with the pulses from the other cylinder, which helps pull the exhaust gasses out from the engine, reducing reversion, and thus reducing engine pumping loss..net result, more power at the rear wheel.
 
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Originally Posted by DK Custom
I think you'd be real happy with the ceramic coated Fuel Moto 2-1-2 head pipes.
I would go that route or what I did. I'm using S&s poewer tune duals with the FP3 and V&H twin round slash muffs Awesome setup.
 
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Originally Posted by 2013_FLHTK
Personally I like the S&S header best.
Looks like two separate pipes and easy to dyno tune according to the guy that setup the bike.
This is what I have! Looks better than stock. Love them!
 
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Old 08-26-2015, 10:31 AM
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Several experienced members in here will say that the V&H products are designed for looks and not performance and do not follow industry guidelines for O2 sensor placement or depth. I won't use one next time.
 
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The Jackpot 2-1-2 head pipe from Fuel Moto is the best in the business as far as performance and customer support. Looks and sound are subjective and are really up to you.

I have had V&H, Rinehart and Jackpot head pipes and the Jackpot 2-1-2 perform the best of anything I've owned.

Good luck.
 
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Check out our system with a stepped header design. The whole system retails for $699. Check out YouTube to compare against two into one systems. Mgscustombikes.com
 
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