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103 rkc w/4" rineharts-how much quieter with cat??

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Old Nov 3, 2011 | 05:46 PM
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Default 103 rkc w/4" rineharts-how much quieter with cat??

i have a 2011 rkc 103. i just put 4" rineharts on with cat removed. its pretty loud especially at 6am when i leave for work. how much quieter is it with the cat????
 
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VERY Quiet... At least to my ears! I would say they are only slightly louder than stock. The sound is a much nicer though, it's a nice deep bassy rumble but NOT loud.

I truly recommend the Vance and Hines Power Duals header system much better than de-catted stock headers. It won't quieten it up any but it will sound great and give you a boost in performance.
 
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VERY Quiet... At least to my ears! I would say they are only slightly louder than stock. The sound is a much nicer though, it's a nice deep bassy rumble but NOT loud.

I truly recommend the Vance and Hines Power Duals header system much better than de-catted stock headers. It won't quieten it up any but it will sound great and give you a boost in performance.
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