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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 09:17 PM
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I've heard that quiet baffles will improve power and fuel economy over loud baffles. Is this correct? In particular I'm talking about Big Shot Staggered on an 09 Heritage.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 09:23 PM
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On paper you'll loose a little power but gain a little torque .... in reality I couldn't tell the difference between the two.
 
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 09:28 PM
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tq is always better, how much did your paper say??????????///
Did U post your sheet in the DYNO's for softails.

if not!!, why not!!, do it to help others...........
Its at the top of the page in the softail section.........STICKY..........
 
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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 09:42 PM
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With the 21 cam and BSS it felt like less power mid to high, low end its hard to say if there is a diff. They do sound better. Took them out though to get a little more mid to high.
 
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