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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 09:08 PM
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Vance and Hines power duals or the Fuel Moto 2-1-2 stainless header? This will finish up my stage 1: power vision, 4" dyno tuned jackpots and fuel moto billet air cleaner. I kinda like the look of the power duals but I do want the better of the two. Any suggestions, pros and cons?
 
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 09:33 PM
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There are a few good choices but which one.... I'm currently running Thunderheader slip-ons, RSD intake, and PCV.
I'm torn which head pipe to get..
After looking at klockwerks, Rinehart, Basanni, V&H,
And a few others... I'm leaning towards V&H as well... Looks, fitment, rep., sound, it's all a win win... I'm just hoping they tune easily.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 10:24 PM
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I am going with the V&H Power Duals when my bike comes in. They will have Rinehart 4" slip-ons on them.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 10:25 PM
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Me, I'd go with the ceramic coated from Fuel Moto. The ceramic coating helps exhaust flow and reduces heat seep through the pipe wall. I have ceramic coated headers on my '12 Corvette and there is a world of difference over non coated.
 
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Old Apr 28, 2014 | 10:28 PM
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I am not a fan of Vance and Hines fuel moto uses stock heat shields of course I don't care for that. My choice is S&S power tune duals. Or krome works version there of.
 

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Old Apr 29, 2014 | 08:20 AM
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I got the fuel moto SS with ceramic and it is a quality product. It really cuts the heat and the sound with no cat is deeper...LOVE IT!
 
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I like the Fuel Moto because it looks like factory, but it sure doesn't sound like it. I like to keep it simple.
 
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Old Apr 29, 2014 | 10:40 AM
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I liked the looks of the true duals but didn't want the low end torque loss I heard they have. I went with the Cobra Powerports which give the look of duals without the loss of low end torque. They tuned very well and sound great IMO. Might be worth a look.
 
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Originally Posted by Bigboyride
I liked the looks of the true duals but didn't want the low end torque loss I heard they have. I went with the Cobra Powerports which give the look of duals without the loss of low end torque. They tuned very well and sound great IMO. Might be worth a look.
Nice looking Bike just like mine .lol
 
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Nice looking Bike just like mine .lol
Thanks I almost have it the way I want it..
 
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