Engine build questionns
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Engine build questionns
Hey guys it's been a while.. I've got a 2004 fxd with a stock engine and I wanna fix that. Im not looking to set any speed records but would like to wake her up alittle bit if you know what I mean. Times are tough and I dont wanna break the bank so can anyone suggest an afordable ugrade? Its not fuel injected and shes all stock. I know it aint cheap just looking for the best bang for my buck.
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Hey guys it's been a while.. I've got a 2004 fxd with a stock engine and I wanna fix that. Im not looking to set any speed records but would like to wake her up alittle bit if you know what I mean. Times are tough and I dont wanna break the bank so can anyone suggest an afordable ugrade? Its not fuel injected and shes all stock. I know it aint cheap just looking for the best bang for my buck.
What really helped keep the cost down was Dennis Kirk's sale on the Bubs for only $192 to my door. They had that offer twice within about 6 months last year. I still can't believe how lucky I was to learn about that offer on this forum!
On the other hand, the stage 1 really didn't do that much to wake up the bike. A cam change is really needed to have a seat-of-the-pants improvement. I went quite a bit further to make my bike go, but now we're talking about breaking the bank.
How much are you willing to spend?
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Well ... you're obviously not going to need the EFI 'upgrade' ... you might post a thread on the 'tech forum' for "Engine / Fuel / Intake / Exhaust" to get some ideas on what carb jets are recommended for your setup ....
I think the standard advice of swapping out to a free flowing air cleaner will serve you well and I think one of your bigger issues will be whether to stick with the slip-on setup you have or go with a full exhaust ... for most street applications, a 2-into-1 system or one that mimics the stock system with a 'crossover' between the headpipes will be best for good torque and responsiveness ....
How many miles are on your clock ...? If over about 35,000 it might be a good idea to have a look at the cam chain tensioner shoes and maybe replace them .... Which brings up the question of whether to just go with stock replacements or swap out to a hydraulic tensioner system or gear drive cams ....
If you're looking to conserve funds, I'd recommend just replacing the stock spring-loaded shoes and maybe upgrade to S&S 510 cams or Andrews TW26 .... both pretty good street cams that will give you a nice performance boost and affordable ....
Good luck and let us know what you decide ....
R/
'Chop
I think the standard advice of swapping out to a free flowing air cleaner will serve you well and I think one of your bigger issues will be whether to stick with the slip-on setup you have or go with a full exhaust ... for most street applications, a 2-into-1 system or one that mimics the stock system with a 'crossover' between the headpipes will be best for good torque and responsiveness ....
How many miles are on your clock ...? If over about 35,000 it might be a good idea to have a look at the cam chain tensioner shoes and maybe replace them .... Which brings up the question of whether to just go with stock replacements or swap out to a hydraulic tensioner system or gear drive cams ....
If you're looking to conserve funds, I'd recommend just replacing the stock spring-loaded shoes and maybe upgrade to S&S 510 cams or Andrews TW26 .... both pretty good street cams that will give you a nice performance boost and affordable ....
Good luck and let us know what you decide ....
R/
'Chop
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