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Update: The shop called and said the heads were in rough shape and needed rebuilding or replaced. I wanted to use S&S 79cc heads, but they require S&S rocker boxes, so I opted to use screamin eagle ported heads. So should I keep the 510s or would the Andrews 37s (or maybe something else) be a better option. I would prefer to have more power at low and mid range than have it on the top end.
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Ok, thanks. I think I'll probably keep the 510Gs for now and see how it performs I wasn't expecting having an issue with the heads but I guess with almost 90K on it, anything is possible. Thanks again.
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[QUOTE=Hillsidecycle.com;14869855]The heads were fubared?
Scott
Maybe not fubared, but was told they needed to be rebuilt. I haven't seen them since they called me Sat afternoon and shop is closed today. They said it would cost between 800 and 900 to rebuild them, parts and labor. For a little more, I would go with the screamin eagle heads , which are supposed to be ported and save time by not having to rebuild. Definitely gonna have them reworked when I can get some extra cash
Scott
Maybe not fubared, but was told they needed to be rebuilt. I haven't seen them since they called me Sat afternoon and shop is closed today. They said it would cost between 800 and 900 to rebuild them, parts and labor. For a little more, I would go with the screamin eagle heads , which are supposed to be ported and save time by not having to rebuild. Definitely gonna have them reworked when I can get some extra cash
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[QUOTE=ChromeJunkie;14869904]
Get a second opinion. Apparently the heads came off a running motorcycle. $800-$900 to "rebuild" a set of heads sounds a bit OTT to me. Get some good closeup photos and post them here; there are a couple of professionals that can take a look and give you an alternative and maybe save you some $$. The SE CNC heads are going to cost about $850 from an online discount dealer and they are not any better than a good "street" port from a competent shop which would be much cheaper.
The heads were fubared?
Scott
Maybe not fubared, but was told they needed to be rebuilt. I haven't seen them since they called me Sat afternoon and shop is closed today. They said it would cost between 800 and 900 to rebuild them, parts and labor. For a little more, I would go with the screamin eagle heads , which are supposed to be ported and save time by not having to rebuild. Definitely gonna have them reworked when I can get some extra cash
Scott
Maybe not fubared, but was told they needed to be rebuilt. I haven't seen them since they called me Sat afternoon and shop is closed today. They said it would cost between 800 and 900 to rebuild them, parts and labor. For a little more, I would go with the screamin eagle heads , which are supposed to be ported and save time by not having to rebuild. Definitely gonna have them reworked when I can get some extra cash
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I didn't get pics, but I did see the heads this morning. The valves were worn quite a bit and all valves and ports were pitted and quiet a bit of play in valves. I was told the heads needed to be machined and would need new valves .The bike was running but I will admit therew was a lot of noise from thev valve train.
I will have the heads reworked and have them ported and will put them on my softail standard when I do cams on it .
I will have the heads reworked and have them ported and will put them on my softail standard when I do cams on it .
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I didn't get pics, but I did see the heads this morning. The valves were worn quite a bit and all valves and ports were pitted and quiet a bit of play in valves. I was told the heads needed to be machined and would need new valves .The bike was running but I will admit therew was a lot of noise from thev valve train.
I will have the heads reworked and have them ported and will put them on my softail standard when I do cams on it .
I will have the heads reworked and have them ported and will put them on my softail standard when I do cams on it .
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I do plan on having them sent out and having them redone .I have been reading Scott at Hillsides posts for several years and when I'm ready to have them done, I will get in touch with him.
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97 inch s&s
I put this kit in my 05 Road king and I used a set of 96 " heads off a street glide . I wound up with 9.8 compression . You will need compression releases or easy start cams so plan on these in your build. These heads that I used are selling for about 300.00 used and they flow better than stock 88 heads . You will need the intake flanges that go with the heads . Just something to consider .
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Another update. Got the bike back and put the first half 50 miles on it yesterday, then changed the oil. I was looking on the S&S website on breaking in the new engine and they recommended changing the oil again at 500 miles. My mechanic said I should change the oil again at 100 miles then again at 250 and 500. Are all these oil changes overkill, or should I change the oil that often on a new motor?