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How many miles will the average 103 engine last, when taken care of per the service manual, before needing a rebuild?

Can I realistically expect 150K miles out of a stage 1 modded 103 engine.
 
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Old 10-06-2012, 01:38 PM
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How many miles will the average 103 engine last, when taken care of per the service manual, before needing a rebuild?

Can I realistically expect 150K miles out of a stage 1 modded 103 engine.
With a stage 1 and proper maintenance should go to 200k. Almost the same as the 96" except for the jugs. Im at 114k and runnin like a top. Doesnt burn oil either.
 
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Hard to say really. A lifter could go at 7,000 miles. Or not.

For every one that has a problem there may be 10 that do not. Or, for every one that does not have a problem there may be 10 that do.

None of my 6 Harley's have been trouble free, but only one has left me stranded and required a tow and top end rebuild.
 
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How many miles will the average 103 engine last, when taken care of per the service manual, before needing a rebuild?

Can I realistically expect 150K miles out of a stage 1 modded 103 engine.
Sure, just take care of the mechanical issues that can happen.
 
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Just do your schedule maintenance.....
 
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