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Old Jul 15, 2014 | 04:40 PM
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iv just got a 883 iron 14 reg and im planning on doing afew upgrades
1. V&H Shortshots
2. K&N Air Charger
3. V&H Fuelpak

also i want to do cams for a longer gear ratio so what ones would you all recommend and is there anything else you guys recommend for me to look at

i am also planning the 1250 big bore kit
 
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go with a power commander if your going 1250. the FP isnt ideal for it.
 
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okay thank you, what type of cams could i upgrade to do you know? and with the 1250 kit there are afew out there what make should i go with?
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okay thank you, what type of cams could i upgrade to do you know? and with the 1250 kit there are afew out there what make should i go with?
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Hammer performance
 
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