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Old May 15, 2011 | 09:05 AM
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I've been thinking about a 2-1 exhaust for my 05 FXDX. The motor is a stock 88 with carb rejetted, high flow air cleaner and I'm running Rush slip ons with 2.25 baffles.

Do the 2-1 exhaust systems make better power?
What about fuel economy?
I kinda like the look of the black Thunder Header but I read the quality is not as good as the earlier ones.

What 2-1 exhaust are you running and how do you like it?
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 09:36 AM
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I'm running a D&D FatCat, in my mind it's the best 2 -1 made.
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 09:47 AM
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I switched to BUB7 2 to 1 and love it. Good sound, fuel mileage was not affected. My opinion is that 2 to 1 will make more power, some will disagree.
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 09:48 AM
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T-header is always a good bet..but you are exactly right about the quality. I love mine but will be on the lookout for another. Either a Vance and Hines Comp or a Bassani. Would love an older V&H Pro-Pipe if I could find one. Basically I like any 2-1 that doesn't run all the way back past the axle nut. Long canisters look like **** to me..Not baseing any of this on #'s just looks.
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 10:49 AM
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I'm partial to these
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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Vance and Hines Pro Pipe Chrome.
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 11:06 AM
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Equal length head pipes into a collector . Makes great low end power(torque) with a V-twin . Looks are as always....subject to the beer holder . I had a Thunderheader and loved it . Bassani, Hacker, RB Racing, are some other good ones , and the Vance and Hines are supposed to be good too .
 
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Old May 15, 2011 | 11:40 AM
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i have the lakester 2 into 1 ... its awsome!
 
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I have a 2000 FXDX and am probably going to go with the BUB Raw-1
 
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