That's a good starter kit but don't forget the $300-400 for the dyno tune which is worth it. Personally I'd bore the stock cylinders buy a set of pistons and a race tuner and save the rest for head work, you don't need the cams as your bike has good set in it from the factory, unless you are planning on doing a LOT of racing.

 

From what I have read on this forum, you cannot bore out the newer 883 jugs, you have to buy new ones. I already have SE slip ons so I am converting my Iron with the SE stage one kit and stage one EFI download. No tuner, dyno or cams....for now.

 

If you look this kit up in the se catolog it says 10-1 compression but in last years se catolog it said 10.5-1, I wounder why it changed or is it just a misprint? any one know what it really is?

 

Howdy, got my 883C back last week fitted with the SE 883 - 1200cc Stg 1 kit. Also had the stock cams replaced with the performance bolt-ins 0.551" cams (25197-04) same cams as listed in the stg2 883 -1200 kit. I also have V&H big radius pipes fitted.
After final tune, bike is now producing 80HPRW @ 6400rpm. Maximum torue 72.5 @ 5300rpm.
Compared to the 883 with V&H pipes. it did have a good flat torque curve. 3000 - 6000 around 47 Ib's. Peaked at 49.46HP.

 

You will have to let us know what you think after the breakin period.

 

This is an awesome thread Ive had a lot of the same questions ... As soon as I make the final payoff payment and I have the title in hand Im upgrading to 1200!!

 

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Why not just buy a 1200C?

In the late 70's I ran a 66 Corvair with a Chevy 350 V8, 12.5-1, holly-650-4, venturi intake, 1/4 race cam 60's on the front, 50's on the rear, flipped the trans-axle and motor installation rails in the back seat (no more back seat!).

What a ride for 1 year, then I couldn't renew the license due to new regulations/laws.

The moral?

Its fun to screw with stuff, lets screw with the man and see if we can fix him! (He seems to be broken)

Regards to all,

 

This is an old thread but I'm happy to read others saw good numbers. Going with the SE Stage 1 with the .551 cams and dyno tune for ~$1850 performed by the dealer. Already have SE Heavy Breather, V&H Sideshots, and a PC V that they are going to set up on the dyno.

 

I've been debating this over and over. To do the conversion or not, stage 1 or stage 2. I'm probably way off base here, given I'm a newb, but does anyone think there's a reason it's set up stage 1 and stage 2. I was thinking stage 1 would have to come first, considering you get the heads. Then stage 2 for high comp pistons and jugs and tuning. Although, the dealer stated to me that with either kit I would need the tuner, so I'm left with a quoted price from dealer of 2800 for either kit dyno tuned and on the road. Struggling with which one to go with, or, should I just trade for a 1200. The only thing that gets me is... I love the look and set up I've already got working on my iron, but I'm worrried, scared, nerveous about my bike runnning into reliability issues or longevity issues going with a conversion. A lot of cash to drop into a bike, and probably wouldn't see much of a return if a trade or resale were to happen. Anyone already have a conversion out there. Thoughts?