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Old Jul 18, 2015 | 02:04 PM
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Getting my CFRs next week, but after reading in a couple of threads here that true duels are best headers for them, I started doing some research and pretty much decided on Dragos. Contacted them and they suggested their H pipe for performance. Anyone running them and can give me an opinion before spend that kinda $$? Going from the Jackpot 2-1-2 ceramic. Any other thoughts or suggestions?
 
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Old Jul 18, 2015 | 02:11 PM
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You are going to get a lot of opinions on which headers to run. And opinions are like...... Everyone has got one.

I'm running CFR's with V&Hines Power Duals on my 14 Limited and really like the setup.
 
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Originally Posted by Kesean
You are going to get a lot of opinions on which headers to run. And opinions are like...... Everyone has got one.

I'm running CFR's with V&Hines Power Duals on my 14 Limited and really like the setup.
Are they loud? I looking for loud with my CFR's.
 
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Are they loud? I looking for loud with my CFR's.
Yes they are loud. They settle down a bit once at speed. Nice deep tone at idle and opens up when you roll on the throttle. Trust me folks know you are there.
 
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If your looking for loud, than go with any true dual or H pipe set up, obviously the true duals would be louder than the H pipe.

I had my CFRs matched with Cobra Power Ports and now the Vance & Hines Power Duals, the CFRs were slightly louder with the Cobra Power Ports.
 
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Thanks for the help.
 
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Originally Posted by TcHunter
If your looking for loud, than go with any true dual or H pipe set up, obviously the true duals would be louder than the H pipe.

I had my CFRs matched with Cobra Power Ports and now the Vance & Hines Power Duals, the CFRs were slightly louder with the Cobra Power Ports.
Why did you ditch the. Cobra Power ports?
 
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Originally Posted by R.Canales
Why did you ditch the. Cobra Power ports?


I am the type of person who likes to try different setups.

Once I replenish the play money ( maybe come winter ) I want to try the S&S Power Tune headers and the RC Component mufflers, and or a 2 into one set up.

Then I will decide what I want long term.
 
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ya already got a pretty good header in the jackpot????
 
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You're right about that. Excellent header. I may just run it a while and see how it does with the CFRs.

Is there anyone that can speak to sound and performance and has this same set up with the Jackpot 2-1-2 and CFRs?

Would I gain or lose in performance if I went to the H pipe? How about sound?

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