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Old Nov 27, 2016 | 06:52 AM
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I just tore my motor down on my 2010 Wide Glide. It is getting the HD 110" cylinders and piston kit (92500039) , S&S 585 cams and I'm still in the air about heads. Either sending them out or bolting up some S&S 89cc. I just have to figure out if I need to clearance the valve cuts on the pistons or not and where The compression needs to be for these cams. I am thinking 10:1
 
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Old Nov 27, 2016 | 11:27 AM
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Not hard to do at all.If you have even moderate mechanical ability you can do it.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2016 | 05:57 PM
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I've never done it either, this is my first attempt. Didn't stop me. A real time pic, in my garage
 
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Old Nov 27, 2016 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Wghussey
I just tore my motor down on my 2010 Wide Glide. It is getting the HD 110" cylinders and piston kit (92500039) , S&S 585 cams and I'm still in the air about heads. Either sending them out or bolting up some S&S 89cc. I just have to figure out if I need to clearance the valve cuts on the pistons or not and where The compression needs to be for these cams. I am thinking 10:1


The S&S .585 cams want 10.5-1 to 10.7-1.at 10.0-1,the results will be very soft low RPM performance and mediocre mid & upper RPM power
 
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Old Nov 27, 2016 | 06:55 PM
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Looking good bro!
 
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Old Nov 29, 2016 | 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Shane Rose
so I'm looking to install a big bore kit over the winter but just for labor it's 1500 and parts is 3k I have the book for my bike and I'm very mechanically inclined how hard would this be to do myself I have plenty of time to work on it just curious if it's possible to do by myself
Sounds pricey, kinda'.
We have complete 98", and 107" kits that start as low as $2050.00, with headwork, if you are pulling the wrenches.
If your getting priced with say an HPI t/body, injectors, roller rockers, 2.00" valve heads that'll handle large lift/large TDC's, with a good 2/1 pipe, that could actually be even more than that quote you've received.
Happy to help you with your goals.
Scott
 
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Old Nov 29, 2016 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by Wghussey
The compression needs to be for these cams. I am thinking 10:1
10.5:1 minimum, as Kirby mentioned 10.7:1 is not out of the question....
 
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Old Nov 29, 2016 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Wghussey
I just tore my motor down on my 2010 Wide Glide. It is getting the HD 110" cylinders and piston kit (92500039) , S&S 585 cams and I'm still in the air about heads. Either sending them out or bolting up some S&S 89cc. I just have to figure out if I need to clearance the valve cuts on the pistons or not and where The compression needs to be for these cams. I am thinking 10:1
For the $1000 it cost to purchase the S&S heads I'm Sure that Kirby who is not far from you (2 hrs) can match your heads to that cam. It'll make a huge difference...
 
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Hey Hillside can the 103 cylinders be cut to 110 without going too thin?
 
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Old Nov 30, 2016 | 07:07 PM
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Not Hillside, but no you can't. 107 is the max.
 
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