Hi, I have been on this forum for a while, but this is my first post. I am looking to install a new exhaust on my 91 Fatboy. I really like the look of the Vance & Hines Big Radius. The Hooker Troublemaker has basically the same look, as well as some Santee Venom exhaust system I saw on Ebay. I have read numerous threads here trying to get an answer but cant find one. I dont mind dropping the extra dough if it means gaining a few extra horsepower, but I am wondering if anyone has had (or heard any testimonial of) these 3 exhaust systems. I like loud, but I like power more. Any suggestions are welcome and would be greatly appreciated.

 

D&D

 

I really don't know much to help you answer your question, but I can attest to the quality of the V&H system. I have the V&H Pro Pipe and the quality is second to none...Much better than the Samson's I had before. Exc ellent sound and a qood performance increase with the 2-1 system.

 

Of the three you are looking at, The Hookers get my vote.

I Had the V&H and the Hookers, haven't tried the other.

Although very close in sound and Quality, the Hookers gave a bit more power. They also had a deeper, throaty sound than the V&H. As for quality, not much of a diference though i thought the Hooker's looked a bit better and the chrome seemed better but not by much. The V&H had a bit more of an arc, the Hookers sit lower on the bike which could be a problem on some bikes when making a sharp right turn.

The Hookers are also a bit less on the wallet

You like loud ? Take the baffels out of the Hookers and it will be pleanty loud, perhaps too loud They do sound great with the baffles in

 

If you want performance and want it loud 2-1 Thunderheader[sm=smiley20.gif] From what I've heard the old Evo Engines love the 2-1 Thunderheader they produced very good #'s.