I'm also trying to decide which system to use!!
I just installed today the SE Stage 1 kit and Rinehart 2 into 1 pipes on my '08 EGlide Classic.

Being a "newbie" to the F.I. bikes I assumedthe V&H FuelPak was pre-programmed with maps for use only with V&H pipes;is this correct? or can the FuelPak be used with any combination pipes and a/f?

Dealer charges me $100 for one dload, might as well get a FuelPak for +/- $200.

Any help will be greatly appreciated.

 

Cybermunster - Vance & Hines offers many "maps" for the FuelPak for their own pipes/mufflers as well as those from other manufacturers. You choose the map that you need from their website or from the included documentation and it takes about 5 minutes to program the FuelPak as part of the installation process (it's not a download, but rather a printed map that you key into the unit). It's very easy. V&H has been good to continue adding maps for a wide selection of pipes/mufflers from other manufacturers as they continue their testing. Before you buy the FuelPak, you will want to be sure that they offer a map for your particular combination. I have found that you can use just about any of the high-flow intakes that are offered (K&N element in stock housing, SE Stage 1 intake, Ness Big Sucker) and get good results with the FuelPak.

Roadrage - sounds like you found a great combination. I had similar results with the FuelPak with the V&H Oval Slip-Ons and the SE Street Performance Touring Mufflers. Excellent mapping and significant improvement in performance. I decided to experiment with the HD Stage 1 Download when I got the SE Muffers and have had equally good results. When I piggybacked the FuelPak on top of the Stage 1 Download, I didn't experience an additional performance improvement so ended up selling the FuelPak. If I had it to do all over again, I would just stick with the FuelPak and skip the download.

 

so easy a caveman could do it

 

I currently have the SE Perf Slip-ons, Zippers A/C, and Stage 1 download on my 06' RKC. Have you all noticed that much of a difference after adding the Fuelpak? is it worth installing?

 

Seeing as your riding and PRE EPA Putt you should be alright with the stage 1 download... '07s & '08s have to comform to the new EPA regulations which the stage 1 download still leaves the system on the lean side.. The FuelPak corrects this problem...

 

do you get any more performance by using the Fuelpak?

 

With your '06 you would get better results with a Power Commander III - Or a SERT where you have more control on the settings - Timming - Fuel - Rev Limiter - etc...
FuelPak is a very limited\basic system that is a very effective FuelManagement system