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Aug 30, 2021 | 05:12 PM

GutzGufferson

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From: QC

shovelhead conversion

I have a 2005 dyna super glide, but the twin cam engine is toast and instead of rebuilding it, i was considering putting a shovelhead engine on the bike. I know that i would have to change the tranny and primary and probably other things as well, but i wanted to have your opinion. Is it worth it or i would be heading on a road of trouble?

Aug 30, 2021 | 05:56 PM

TOE_CUTTER

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While anything is possible with enough time and money, I think it will be WAY cheaper just to re-build your motor. Plus, you are going to have a one-off with custom parts that you won't be able to fix if you are away from home.

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Aug 31, 2021 | 09:50 AM

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Does it make any sense? No. Would it be easy? No. Would it be cool? Yes.

Aug 31, 2021 | 12:08 PM

nevil

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If you want a shovel, go buy one. You can recoup some of the money by parting out the Dyna.
Otherwise, rebuild the bad motor into something even better.

Aug 31, 2021 | 05:30 PM

Crazy

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If you had an EVO era dyna, it would probably be a fun project, provided you know your way around a garage. Converting a twin cam dyna sounds like "a road of trouble."