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Old Aug 13, 2018 | 07:17 PM
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I got a 103. I’m buying a 110” big bore. Hammer head performance “Smash” heads. 58mm throttle body (brand in the air) 5.3 injectors, 585 cams, hydraulic lifters, pushrods, still thinking of a fueling chest and pump cause they claim 3hp gain I know it’s not a lot for 700$ but 3hp gained is a gain. But with that setup is it possible to hit my 120 goal if not what else do I gotta get to hit me number
 
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What’s the compression? What 585 cam do you have there are several? What exhaust are you using?
 
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You only looking for a peak number, or a broad usable torque curve? I would recommend going to Fuel Moto’s website and looking at their dyno charts. Their level b heads, 107 kit and a proper cam choice should get you there with a good tune.
 
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Contact Gregg at Gmsracingengines.com and he’ll lead you in the right direction.
 
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also read up on cycle rama 570 cams...that's what I'm going with an in a 110 they will scream even more
 
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Buy a goldwing and you're there
 
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also read up on cycle rama 570 cams...that's what I'm going with an in a 110 they will scream even more
wont get 120 HP on a 110 with a CR 570 cam. The cam will need to be bigger.
 
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What’s the compression? What 585 cam do you have there are several? What exhaust are you using?
I think 10.5:1 it’s S&S easy start I ordered them the other day
 
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You only looking for a peak number, or a broad usable torque curve? I would recommend going to Fuel Moto’s website and looking at their dyno charts. Their level b heads, 107 kit and a proper cam choice should get you there with a good tune.
well uts gonna be 110 with comparable head work just different people still around 800. But like I said 585 already ordered I’ll be mad if I don’t hit that number even with a 58mm and injectors
 
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