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Old Jun 3, 2018 | 02:01 PM
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I want to change out the stock header and I'm not sure what header to get. I was told it will cut the heat down. I have a 2012 limited and it throws a lot of heat. Not going to pay for some fancy name just to say I have it.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2018 | 03:32 PM
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Then pick up a factory header that has been de-catted for around a $100 off of E-Bay.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2018 | 03:46 PM
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Lots of choices. Recommend checking out fuelmoto.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2018 | 01:45 PM
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https://supertrapp.com//hd-pipe-2-1-...-crm-188-71800
This is a exact replica of the stock headers minus the CAT. It will reuse your stock heatshields.
Yes the CAT retains heat so removing it does help that.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2018 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by JD#7
I want to change out the stock header and I'm not sure what header to get. I was told it will cut the heat down. I have a 2012 limited and it throws a lot of heat. Not going to pay for some fancy name just to say I have it.
We have the Unfiltered headpipe for this exact reason, part number 188-71800. They use the stock shields. Forum members get 10% off, Next week however we will (for a limited time) be running a 20% off program. Go to the website and look for the red 'Save Now' icon, sign up for the newsletter and receive a coupon code to order on line.
 

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Old Jun 7, 2018 | 02:49 PM
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Vance & Hines Power Duals. Hands down.
 
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Old Jun 7, 2018 | 05:39 PM
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Also look the the Fullsac sport pipe.. I ran one on 12 RGU, no issues at all. If you do the exchange it’s even cheaper.
 
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Love my Supertrapp 2-1-2. Heat is way down and the stock shield fit perfect.
 
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I went with fuel moto stainless 2-1-2 head pipe and crusher mufflers. Less heat, everything bolted up fine and sounds awesome, and no loss of bottom end.
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