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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 07:19 AM
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I have the FP3, big sucker and VH mufflers coming today. (16 Ultra) I have a de-catted headpipe coming next week. I am going to put the tuner, air cleaner and mufflers on with the stock headpipe for a week. What can I expect with the cat still in the way?
 
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Old Sep 19, 2016 | 09:53 AM
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I have the FP3, big sucker and VH mufflers coming today. (16 Ultra) I have a de-catted headpipe coming next week. I am going to put the tuner, air cleaner and mufflers on with the stock headpipe for a week. What can I expect with the cat still in the way?
Better off,IMO, to just wait to do it all at once. The cat plugs up things pretty good. Mufflers wont sound like they will without it. Youll still have the heat from it. Extra work to remove the mufflers again ecspecialy if you put some sealant on them. Probably need to retune after the cats gone a second time. Mostly just extra work..if not a big deal to you...no problem either way. If your anxious to get what you have on go for it...me I'd wait.
 
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that is good advice...thank you for reeling me in.
 
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