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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 05:13 PM
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What do Vance & Hines Power Duals do, that Bagger Duals don't do? Why would you choose one over the other. (Bagger Duals & Dresser Duals the same thing? I heard somebody recommend Vance & Hines Bagger Duals, but I could find only Dresser Duals on their website.)
 
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 06:29 PM
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The power duals are made like the exhausts are on hot rods with the crossover pipe between the two duals. It increases bottom end torque.

The dresser duals are a true separated dual exhaust system They sound a little better but generally decrease bottom end torque.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 08:29 PM
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I had Dresser Duals on my Road King and Power Duals on my Road Glide. To me, the difference is largely aesthetic.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2011 | 09:09 PM
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My Dresser Duals arrived today and I cant wait to install. I was torn between these and the power duals (2-1-2)head pipe. I chose the (2-2) true dual head pipe for looks and sound/exhaust coming equally from both mufflers. Some say I won't notice a torque loss from the seat.... either way my next mod will be a cam for 2-up torque.
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