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Old Apr 2, 2015 | 08:17 AM
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Default Finally dyno'd my 95" build...

Not sure how I screwed up and posted in the general section of the forum. I don't often even read that area on a regular basis. Anyway, for anyone who is interested in what I got out of the 95" build with S&S 570 cams, 10:1 pistons and headwork, see below. I was hoping for mid 90s, so I'm happy with it.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...eat-tuner.html
 
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Not sure how I screwed up and posted in the general section of the forum. I don't often even read that area on a regular basis. Anyway, for anyone who is interested in what I got out of the 95" build with S&S 570 cams, 10:1 pistons and headwork, see below. I was hoping for mid 90s, so I'm happy with it.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...eat-tuner.html
I know that you already know it, but can't resist reiterating that those pipes are killing ya. There are other 2>2 pipes that will readily eliminate that torque dip.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/engin...o-results.html
 

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Originally Posted by dynawg1
I know that you already know it, but can't resist reiterating that those pipes are killing ya. There are other 2>2 pipes that will readily eliminate that torque dip.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/engin...o-results.html

One of the deepest and longest dips I've seen....sorry dude..
 
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Not so hotrod. There is no dip, just a steadily increasing torque curve that starts at 95 ft lbs, passes 100 at 3750, and stays above 100 ft lbs to 6k. The curve is driven by the Crane 296-2 cam profile. As you know, I have run the RB Racing LSR and the V&H Pro Pipe and the Pro Streets outperformed them both overall.
 

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Originally Posted by dynawg1
Not so hotrod. There is no dip, just a steadily increasing torque curve that starts at 95 ft lbs, passes 100 at 3750, and stays above 100 ft lbs to 6k. The curve is driven by the Crane 296-2 cam profile. As you know, I have run the RB Racing LSR and the V&H Pro Pipe and the Pro Streets outperformed them both overall.
But I was referring to hobobiker his torque is only starting to recoup at 3400 with 80#.
 
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Originally Posted by dynawg1
I know that you already know it, but can't resist reiterating that those pipes are killing ya. There are other 2>2 pipes that will readily eliminate that torque dip.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/engin...o-results.html
Yep. Surprised me that it was so bad. Thinking about a d&d 2:1...
 
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But I was referring to hobobiker his torque is only starting to recoup at 3400 with 80#.
Oops, sorry hotrod. This occurred to me during a ride this afternoon. Please accept my apology, friend. I just get over the top with all the assertions that only 2>1's produce big power, but you did not do that. If there weren't so many poorly designed 2>2's, this common misconception would not be so. Should have known that you are beyond that.
 
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Originally Posted by hobobiker
Yep. Surprised me that it was so bad. Thinking about a d&d 2:1...
D&D's Fatcat makes excellent midrange and top end power, but I recently read that they have changed the headpipe and are not what they used to be. Don't know that for a fact. I do know that they are among the heaviest pipes on the market (~30lb IIRC) and are expensive. Personally, I'm not crazy about the looks, but that is up to the individual. Most riders that own them swear by them.
 
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Originally Posted by dynawg1
Oops, sorry hotrod. This occurred to me during a ride this afternoon. Please accept my apology, friend. I just get over the top with all the assertions that only 2>1's produce big power, but you did not do that. If there weren't so many poorly designed 2>2's, this common misconception would not be so. Should have known that you are beyond that.
It's all cool. I just wish his build performed thay way he wanted it to.Also I learn something new every day..... Ride On Brother......Safely
 
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