removing catalytic convertor

This is a job best left to the pros, go to www.fullsac.com/

They make a replacement header fits perfect, ceramic coated to keep heat
down and it fits under the stock heat shields.

They also have an exchange program, they will send you a stock
header with the cat cut out, you pay a core charge and send
back your stock header, then get credit for the core.

To do it yourself you have to cut the back of the header out where
the cat is located, take out the material, and weld it closed.

There is some chatter about doing this and having 02 sensor issues
but the fullsac mod works great, I have the header, buddy has the
cleaned out head pipe from them.

If you have stock mufflers ask them about new baffles, makes a big difference
in sound and heat reduction as well..

Yep, as long as you have the aptitude, talent and tools,
and balls, LOL

I think the swap is a few hundred bucks out of pocket,
lot easier to unbolt and put a new one on....

I put a new V&H on and kept my old one, just in case I need it. The V&H is also a great way to go. I didn't want to cut this one out as I have done to others in the past. Sure helped cool that side down a lot. No more burning leg and feet.
It also cools the oil temp down when the cat has been removed.

Let me add the following disclaimer for everyone's protection.
This site does not endorse performing this modification on any vehicle's emission control components. Modifications are intended for race vehicles only.

That being said... nice write up hogcowboy!

I don't see any Fuelmoto here in my area of the west. Talk with people and you see the V&H system.

So because you don't like V&H nobody else is, hmmm I've been running V&H for years, good quality products. There certainly not the only answer but they work darn well.

I highly recommend either the Fullsac X-Pipe or the Fuelmoto Jackpot. Both have very slight advantages and disadvantages over each other, but otherwise perform the same.

Fuelmoto Jackpot
Stainless steel.
Ceramic coating both inside and out as an option. Coating is silver (if that matters) but is covered by your shields.
Must use your existing cross under pipe.
Slightly more expensive when comparing coated version to Fullsac X-Pipe (CX version).
Includes both 12mm and 18mm O2 bungs.

Fullsac X-Pipe
All are ceramic coated (only black).
Comes in both the CX version to use your cross under (same as Jackpots), or the DX full version that already has the cross under which is a full round (not crushed) pipe.
Includes the 12mm O2 bungs, $20 extra to get the additional 18mm bungs near the top of the head pipes. This is necessary if running an ECM that uses wide band sensors or if installing on a 07-08 model (see below). Probably a good idea to have added in case you need them in the future.


I don't think you can go wrong with either system. I will be using the Fullsac DX soon since I need the full cross under. I'm installing this on a 2008 FLHX which doesn't use the same cross under (has the older cross Over design) so I need that. FYI for anyone thinking about these type of pipes on a 07-08 (or earlier I think) you can do it as long as you change the oil pan to a 2009 version that has the indent which accommodates the cross over bracket. When I put this together I will post all the part numbers and pictures.

V&H is also a fine alternative. I know many have had good experience with them for years.

Ken, my V&H works very well and have no issues with it. I know and ride with several who use the V&H system and have not heard one complaint. I'll stick with V&H thank you.

Here is the Fullsack site and for just the touring crossover to rid yourself off the cat the cost is 479.00 and that does not include any chrome heat shields. My V&H was less than that from a dealer which included all the new chrome heat shields

http://www.fullsac.com/x-pipe.html

V&H makes a good product I loved the Pro Pipe HS I had on the 09 sounded
perfect.

For duals though I like the Fullsac x pipe as listed, fits under the stock heat
shields, bolts up perfectly, and swapping out the baffles gives you a good sound
plus he can provide you with the dyno tune with the TTS...