Big Bore
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 2,066
Likes: 259
From: Northstreet, michigan
I did not see that so basicly im better off just pulling the motor out and selling the whole TC88 that I have in the bike now with 13,700 miles and buying a T124 motor from S&S thats already making 129HP and 133 TQ then it will just be a one time thing and be done with it
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 4,998
Likes: 870
From: Iowa
If you're wanting 120+ HP, probably. A TC88 with 98" cylinders, higher compression pistons, a real aggressive cam, CNC head porting, lifters, high flow injectors, a larger throttle body, valve enlarging, compression releases, and roller rockers with a higher ratio would get you to about the same mark but would also cost $3000-$3500 in parts and machine work alone. You might want to look in to a JIMS engine or something.
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 284
Likes: 77
From: michigan
whats jims engine, after weighing everything out id rather just sell the used motor and make some cash then take the money i make off that then add a little more and buy a complete motor the T124 I was looking at from s&s is only 6,500 and ive seen a few high mileage TC88's going for 1,600 on ebay and 2,500 locally so if I can get 2 grand for my used motor then buy the other motor then technically im only spending 4,500 that sound perfect to me then I got all that motor on a fresh build
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 9,163
Likes: 1,906
From: Doghouse... mostly
You'll never see 2K on a used TC88. More along the lines of 1K . Then you have to take into consideration of bullet proofing the rest of the drivetrain. Also that 124" S&S doesn't include a throttlebody or injectors. Gonna be a lot more than you're thinking of.
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 4,998
Likes: 870
From: Iowa
whats jims engine, after weighing everything out id rather just sell the used motor and make some cash then take the money i make off that then add a little more and buy a complete motor the T124 I was looking at from s&s is only 6,500 and ive seen a few high mileage TC88's going for 1,600 on ebay and 2,500 locally so if I can get 2 grand for my used motor then buy the other motor then technically im only spending 4,500 that sound perfect to me then I got all that motor on a fresh build
OldEnuf makes a good point, your transmission and fueling will need some work to go along with a bigger engine. If money is not an object and you really want a 120+ HP bike go for it. It sounds like you might be spending $6000-$7000 on parts and that is if you are doing the wrenching and sell your engine. You can get to 110-115 HP with that TC88 for about $4000 in parts and machine work (I said $3000-$3500 but I forgot to factor in the CNC porting cost). Around 100 HP I spent about $2000 (didn't do the rockers, throttle body, enlarged injectors, enlarged valves, CNC porting)
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 3,949
Likes: 150
From: South of Mordor
Man, if your gonna pull the motor and replace it with the S&S T124, Why not go all out and put the T143 in there for another $2500? The you would be pushing 162hp and 151 lbs of torque!!!
https://www.sscycle.com/products/t14...d-dyna-models/
https://www.sscycle.com/products/t14...d-dyna-models/
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 284
Likes: 77
From: michigan
Yeah nothing is set in stone yet and I dont really care about money cost I dont put budgets on my toys as I dont have any kids so my money goes where I want it I do what makes me happy and having my toys and the best of everything when I do it keeps me happy lol I may even do that T143 why not its not like my dyna is going to ridden all the time once I grab my street glide
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 714
Likes: 120
The 143" would be a great choice, https://www.sscycle.com/products/t14...wrinkle-black/
Or, you could put in a S&S 126", (contact Derek at DC Vtwin for one as they are special order and not in the S&S catalog) like I have in my FXR, which comes out of the crate at 150/145 plus, and has plenty left in it to upgrade the power-which I did after several years riding with it in stock form. Don't mess this your stock motor-pull it out.
Either way, both make a lot more power than a crate 124", and will give you all you need to make your Dyna a street terror.
Don't forget you will need pipe, intake, clutch, chain drive, and possibly other upgrades along with a good tune to make it all happen.
Or, you could put in a S&S 126", (contact Derek at DC Vtwin for one as they are special order and not in the S&S catalog) like I have in my FXR, which comes out of the crate at 150/145 plus, and has plenty left in it to upgrade the power-which I did after several years riding with it in stock form. Don't mess this your stock motor-pull it out.
Either way, both make a lot more power than a crate 124", and will give you all you need to make your Dyna a street terror.
Don't forget you will need pipe, intake, clutch, chain drive, and possibly other upgrades along with a good tune to make it all happen.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2016
Posts: 2,066
Likes: 259
From: Northstreet, michigan
A 143 would be ****in insane. I can't imagine a motor like that leaving any street manners in the ride. Plus at that point you really gotta start beefin up the primary components and probably the trans.
Thread Starter
|
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 284
Likes: 77
From: michigan
The 143" would be a great choice, https://www.sscycle.com/products/t14...wrinkle-black/
Or, you could put in a S&S 126", (contact Derek at DC Vtwin for one as they are special order and not in the S&S catalog) like I have in my FXR, which comes out of the crate at 150/145 plus, and has plenty left in it to upgrade the power-which I did after several years riding with it in stock form. Don't mess this your stock motor-pull it out.
Either way, both make a lot more power than a crate 124", and will give you all you need to make your Dyna a street terror.
Don't forget you will need pipe, intake, clutch, chain drive, and possibly other upgrades along with a good tune to make it all happen.
Or, you could put in a S&S 126", (contact Derek at DC Vtwin for one as they are special order and not in the S&S catalog) like I have in my FXR, which comes out of the crate at 150/145 plus, and has plenty left in it to upgrade the power-which I did after several years riding with it in stock form. Don't mess this your stock motor-pull it out.
Either way, both make a lot more power than a crate 124", and will give you all you need to make your Dyna a street terror.
Don't forget you will need pipe, intake, clutch, chain drive, and possibly other upgrades along with a good tune to make it all happen.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post