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Old Aug 28, 2014 | 09:49 PM
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scored a thunderheader for cheap off craigslist. Looking to buy a stage 1 a/c. I dont plan on doing much more than that as far as a/c exhaust or motorwork. Was wondering if having the dealer re map would work. or do i need to buy a powercommander or some other tuner on my own. bike is a 09 fxd
 
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I assume you are talking about the basic stage one flash. If so don't waste your money it is dog ****. If you wanna go cheap pick up some used xied's, if you want more control then look into a power commander or flask tuner. Tons of options out there it can be a little intimidating.
 
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I assume you are talking about the basic stage one flash. If so don't waste your money it is dog ****. If you wanna go cheap pick up some used xied's, if you want more control then look into a power commander or flask tuner. Tons of options out there it can be a little intimidating.

The Dobeck DFI/TFO tuners are inexpensive and simple to use, perfect for what you are going to do.
 
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If your not going to do anything other than intake and exhaust, you could give the fuelpak a try. I have a fuelpak and xieds and my bike runs great with plenty of power.
 
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