Assistance Needed:
I like the sound of my stock pipes but would like something louder with a good deep gutsy sound. If I get a few extra horseys or a bit more torque that would be great. However, I still have to be able to get around a military installation without getting kicked off for excessive noise. Therefore, I need to find a happy medium.
I was about to purchase a set of Vance and Hines StraightShot slip-ons when the guys at PipeCity.com convinced me to look at the V&H Shortshot Staggards, their "number one selling FatBoy pipe". I like the look and it shows off that FatBoy 220 rear tire but won't I loose some considerable HP? I can't imagine how I wouldn't since I'm going from the factory 2-2 with a crossover to a straight 2. Furthermore, wouldn't the sound of those shorties be excessively loud? Anyone have any experience with these pipes?
Before summer I'll be purchasing a Power Commander and Stage-1 kit so it doesn't matter if its slip-ons or a complete system, I'll be able to remap.
Any other pipes I should consider? Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.
I like the sound of my stock pipes but would like something louder with a good deep gutsy sound. If I get a few extra horseys or a bit more torque that would be great. However, I still have to be able to get around a military installation without getting kicked off for excessive noise. Therefore, I need to find a happy medium.
I was about to purchase a set of Vance and Hines StraightShot slip-ons when the guys at PipeCity.com convinced me to look at the V&H Shortshot Staggards, their "number one selling FatBoy pipe". I like the look and it shows off that FatBoy 220 rear tire but won't I loose some considerable HP? I can't imagine how I wouldn't since I'm going from the factory 2-2 with a crossover to a straight 2. Furthermore, wouldn't the sound of those shorties be excessively loud? Anyone have any experience with these pipes?
Before summer I'll be purchasing a Power Commander and Stage-1 kit so it doesn't matter if its slip-ons or a complete system, I'll be able to remap.
Any other pipes I should consider? Any opinions would be greatly appreciated.