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What does it take to hit 120hp

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Old Aug 16, 2018 | 07:47 AM
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Sounds like he is grabbing at bits and pieces of what was S&S' "Winter Power Package Special" last year 110" 10.5:1 .585 easy start cams

many achieved great results with that set up, head work and a proper exhaust is a must if you want to reach your goals

My suggestion to the OP is to put the card down and pick the phone up

my recipe for a build is
#1 Start by talking to an engine builder and a tuner (sometimes can be the same person) talk about your goals and they will give you options to get there
#2 RESEARCH the options you discuss, there are **** tons of dyno sheets out there to look at on this site and others, read threads find out what worked and more importantly what mistakes others made so you don't repeat their results
#3 Make a commitment to follow the plan
#4 Gather all of the parts necessary and have the funds ready for a proper dyno tune
#5 Break in and tune the bike on a dyno following your builder/machinist's instructions

Hoping all goes well for you but by the way this thread is going I can almost guess the title of your next thread
 

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