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Old Mar 8, 2017 | 12:18 PM
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So I have an 88 and am looking to upgrade the motor to 96. I have a local shop that can upgrade the OEM parts (heads, cams, pistons, etc) or I can get an S&S hot setup kit and keep the OEM parts as is. What would be the better way to go kit or rework?

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So I have an 88 and am looking to upgrade the motor to 96. I have a local shop that can upgrade the OEM parts (heads, cams, pistons, etc) or I can get an S&S hot setup kit and keep the OEM parts as is. What would be the better way to go kit or rework?

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Rework. Talk to Scott/Hillside or Kirby/VeeTwin Performance about their offerings. Both are forum sponsors and have package deals that are reasonably priced.
 
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So I have an 88 and am looking to upgrade the motor to 96. I have a local shop that can upgrade the OEM parts (heads, cams, pistons, etc) or I can get an S&S hot setup kit and keep the OEM parts as is. What would be the better way to go kit or rework?

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Bore your cylinders to 98", with a head/cam/compression set for your riding wants/needs.
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It's always best to work with what you have. You don't need the added expense of new jugs etc. Not only that your guaranteed that the pistons will fit the jugs....
 
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