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Aug 4th, 2007, 08:00 PM
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#1 | | Very Active Poster 50+
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: TEXAS
Posts: 94 Model: 2000 H.D. FLSTF Fatboy Interests: Riding, and being with friends and family Occupation: Refinery
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I have decided to get some Vance and Hines Pipes for my 2000 FatBoy, but was wondering if it is better to get the Big Shots with the hidden cross-over or just straight pipes. Is preformance better with one or the other,better for bike ect. Any info or opinions are apreciated | 
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Aug 4th, 2007, 09:37 PM
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#2 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: middleburg, pa
Posts: 678 Model: 06 FLST hertiage, stage 1 1450 pc111 Interests: hunting,wood working Occupation: medical asst. tech/DPW
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looks and sound is really why most of us have certain pipes. we're really not the performance freaks we wish we were. From a performance point about anything is better than straight pipes. if you really want performance, and mpg's 2 into one pipes would be the way to go. keep in mind when you pull in somewhere it's not likely that anyone will compliment on your performance or mpg  | |
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Aug 5th, 2007, 03:24 PM
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#3 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan
Posts: 541 Model: Harley 02' Heritage Classic Interests: Riding Occupation: Riding - Semi Retired
| Either way ya go, I would add the Big City Thunder baffle. You still get a great sound along with performance. You can check them out at bigcitythunder.com. Lot of people on this forum have them. I have an 02' Heritage Classic, changed from Samson Bigguns 2 Short Slashers to V&H Ture Duals. What a difference, better sound and most of all better performance. More low end torque and better gas milage. | |
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Aug 5th, 2007, 04:20 PM
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#4 | | Has posted 500+
Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 1,055 Interests: Anything outdoors (climbing, backpacking, fishing, Mtn biking, riding) Occupation: Chemistry teacher
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If you like a particular type of exhaust, I would investigate them. Online, asking owners, websites, etc. Bound to find some excellent info...  | |
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Aug 5th, 2007, 04:31 PM
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#5 | | Very Active Poster 50+
Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: TEXAS
Posts: 94 Model: 2000 H.D. FLSTF Fatboy Interests: Riding, and being with friends and family Occupation: Refinery
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Thank you much It sounds like the cross-over power chamber should not be a concern I think I' get the bigshots standard and save a little cash or maybe the short shot staggerd Oh my so many decisions so little time What ever the choice I know it'll be Kick A$$ | |
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Aug 6th, 2007, 08:55 AM
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#6 | | More than 100 posts!
Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cape Coral, Florida
Posts: 124 Model: '04 FXDL Interests: drag racing, muscle cars, street rods, annoying others
| A cross over design (power port) is a big plus for performance through out the rpm range.(and still gives you that cool twin pipe look!) It allows the exhaust pulses from one cyclinder to fill in the gaps between pulses from the other cylinder. This increase the exhaust velocity which increase the scavenging effect. Beside reducing inversion, you get a better cylinder fill from the incoming AF mixture, undiluted with exhaust gases, from the better scavenging effect. | |
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