I am looking at getting the 95" Big Bore kit and 204 cams. I have read on here the 204's are better for low and mid range torque and for normal riding. I don't want to do a high compression job b/c I want to maintain as much reliability as possible. I just want to get my hp and tq numbers up a bit. I emailed zanotti motor and they reccomended I go with the Stage 1 kit (no cams) and then purchase the 204 cam seperately. Does this sound like a good idea?

Here are the prices they quoted me:

95" Stage 1 Kit: 29774-02B$ 502.98[/align][/align]SE A/C credit<$ 84.00>[/align][/align]SE-204 Cam 25149-00$ 211.37[/align][/align]Total for Parts: $630.35[/align][/align]I know there are probably better kits out there from GMR or HQ, but I am not looking to put 3-4K into this project. What should I expect for labor?[/align]

 

If you want to make a little more HP go with heads also.
Your HD will still be reliable!

 

If you want to stay with HD..Download the screamin eagle parts catalogue and look at the different set-up..Most of the battle is getting the right parts together.


http://www.harley-davidson.com/wcm/C...p?locale=en_US

 

Bump - Id' like this info as well

 

The parts cataloge is too slow on my computer, so I am going to try to get one from a dealer. All other opinions, reccomendations, or thoughts on my initial post are welcome.

 

" I just want to get my hp and tq numbers up a bit."

Have you looked at installing a cam only. HQ34. After talking with Keith at HQ and a PhilM and Harleypingman(who have installed this cam) The HQ34 (sounds like a great cam for getting the HP and TQ numbers up without spending a ton of money. This cam does well with stock motor or future mods. This is the direction I am going when ready. The price between the 204 and the HQ is minimal. From what I have heard and read the difference in performance is more than minimal.

 

where are you getting the parts at?

 

the parts and prices are from www.zanottimotor.com

I wasn't going with just a cam b/c I have read on here that the difference is minimal with just the cam, and may not justify the labor cost. I am certainly open to doing that. Just exploring all my options right now. This will bea winter project.

 

My bike came with the Stage 1 95 ci kit on it from the factory (no cams) and I can tell you there is not much difference over a stock 88.

I am also looking into adding the SE203 to my bike to make it a Stage 2 95 kit. Te 2 local dealers both agree that cams make the most bang for the buck.

 

that's what I have heard. I am not going to do just the stage 1, I was just wondering if it was more cost effective to buy the stage 1 & the 204 cams seperately, instead of buying the stage 2 w/ cams, then buying the 204 cams and having paid for an extra set of cams.

I think if I am getting the parts for $630.00 (see initial post), then maybe the labor will come in at $500 approx.(just guessing). I don't think $1100-$1200 is a bad price foran engine build.