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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 08:25 PM
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I have a 2012 Road King and am considering going Stage One with a Super Tuner, larger intake, headers, pipes put on the Dyno, etc. Question.

What is the difference in the stock HD headers and the Vance and Hines? Why not keep the stock and just change out the exhaust?

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Old Sep 1, 2014 | 08:32 PM
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Your question didn't belong in the "New Members Area".
It's for introductions. So it was moved in one of the other forums.
 
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Originally Posted by jcinbc

What is the difference in the stock HD headers and the Vance and Hines? Why not keep the stock and just change out the exhaust?

Anyone?
Catalytic converter in the HD headpipe. Better flowing without and less heat. You will be happier.
 
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