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Old Jun 5, 2018 | 08:59 PM
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I've got a 2007 Electra glide classic. Yesterday something went horribly wrong. Metal on metal in the engine. I could feel the Pistons in my seat and foot boards. I've now got metal in the oil and I'm sure I will find alot more damage once I get in there. I reached out to a few friends and one of them has a lead on a 2015 VT that came out of a Street Glide. My question is would this new engine work and how hard would it be to make it work
 
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Old Jun 5, 2018 | 09:07 PM
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Should drop right in,might have a problem with top motor mount but don’t think it will be much of a problem to fix
 
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Old Jun 5, 2018 | 10:12 PM
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Really!?!?! That's great to hear. Turns out the Seller of the new engine has the 6 speed tranny as well!
 
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Old Jun 6, 2018 | 02:49 PM
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Really!?!?! That's great to hear. Turns out the Seller of the new engine has the 6 speed tranny as well!
Wiring is gonna be a bear. CANbus came out in - what, 2009? 2014?

Your ECM won't work with the new motor, at least not plug and play.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2018 | 03:43 PM
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Stock 07 ecm can be used but it will need to be retuned.
 
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Stock 07 ecm can be used but it will need to be retuned.
What about the harness? And the CANbus?
 
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Old Jun 6, 2018 | 04:11 PM
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What about the harness? And the CANbus?
Use the 07 harness,..No can bus. Will also have to use the 07 throttle body. Bike is throttle by cable..
 
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Use the 07 harness,..No can bus. Will also have to use the 07 throttle body. Bike is throttle by cable..
That was my next thought... Will the 07 TB bolt to the Rushmore intake?
 
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That was my next thought... Will the 07 TB bolt to the Rushmore intake?

Should not be a problem. I'd check it closely tho. Will also need to use the top motor mount off the 07.
 
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Should not be a problem. I'd check it closely tho. Will also need to use the top motor mount off the 07.
Since I have your attention... (arrrrrgh - short hijack)...

For my bike - TW-222 or SE-585 cam? Full stage 1, 103HO engine...
 
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