Looking for some input/advice. Stock 99 Softail Custom. 80" 1340. S&S Carb.

Looking to do some engine work over the winter:
-Port and polish the heads & install a cam, keeping the stock displacement
-Big Bore kit (88"?) & install a cam

Any thoughts on either route? Other ideas? Pros & Cons?

Thanks in advanced.

 

It depends on what your style of riding is, what is your common usage of the bike, and how much money do you want to spend.

 

I'm probably looking around $1500, on the higher side.

I'd say 40% highway & 60% city/secondary rodes riding. The city riding is pretty hard and not super high speeds. Would like to get the low end torque, slide of the seat feeling.

 

Andrews EV-3, or Wood 6 and our Stage I Heads would put a big smile on you face.
Dyna 2000i ignition would be a good addition as well.
If pulling it down yourself, you'd be well withing you budget.
Scott

 

This is what I done to my 95 Heritage.

Andrews EV-13 cam $119.95
Dynojet Thunderslide with Jet Kit 8708 $128.42
Crane Cams Time Saver Adjustable Push Rods 4-0030 $126.72
Dynatek 1009002 8 pin to 7 pin adapter $25.95
Dynatek 2000P DD2000-HD2EP ignition module $145
Crane Cams big axle lifters 3-2050. set of four for $189.95
Crane Cams cam bearing 7-0400 $15.51
Cometic Cam Gasket Service Kit C9624F $19.04
Cometic EST Top End Gasket Kit w/.030" Head $87.39
Screaming Eagle Air Cleaner Kit (Carbureted Evo) 295433-99B $127.96
New set of stock rings

Milled Heads .025"



It now runs remarkably smooth and produces good torque right from idle

 

Evos are leakers!! Leave it 80 inchs!! But u can make some nice power evos run great and there stock heads are dam good. Run a good cam ev13 a mukuni carb a good pipe and a hot iginition system and u should be happy

 

Thanks for the input.

I went down to the shop today and got recommended to just drop in a EV27.

Is there any real difference between the EV27 vs EV3 vs EV13. Would one benefit more depending on the other motor work that gets done?

Thanks.

 

If wanting more later, then hands down, no question whatsoever, a Wood 6.
Scott
Just dynoed one we recently built for a client from northern NY state.
85 hp, 92 ft lbs with the Wood 6, Wiseco pistons, our Stage I Heads.
Broad, smooth power once set up like that.
Scott

 

???? leakers? not when their built right.ide have to agree with scott on this one,a WOODS 6 with matched compression would be my choice over the Andrews cams mentioned

 

Yep, Rosa's tuned off one of our's a while back with the same/same set up that posted just a tick more.
That one had a E carb that was Thunderjetted.
If wanting to step into the deeper end of the pool, then a Wood 8 @ 10.8 cr, with our Stage II Heads will show 95/95, and have one(of several many we've built) in Lyon's Falls, NY, that followed our recipe to the letter, and we tuned it off at 99 hp and 98 ft/lbs, sae.
1990 FXR with 3.37 gearing.
50 plus mpg, and he drives it everwhere.
Scott