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Old Dec 29, 2018 | 09:02 AM
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Ok guys, need some advice, got a 05 electra glide tc88 st2 intake,bassani true duals, vh 4.5 slipons, .. thinking about building engine, 95,bb kit, was thinking and let me know pros and cons of everything I'm about to ask!! Will stock 103 heads fit a 88? 07 stock 50mm throttle body? reaper 574s or ss510 cams? so!! As follows want to 95 kit my 88,put stock 103 heads on it,upgrad my 44mm throttle body to a stock 50mm and put either the reaper 574s ot ss 510 cams . I know it will have to be tuned and dynoed ect but will all this work??? Want to keep it all stock looking with stock HD parts(except cam chest) what yall think?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2018 | 06:46 AM
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i would go 98",look at the S&S .570 cams,either late 103 heads or just get your heads ported & a 50mm t body,would be a very nice milder build.around 115/115+
 

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Old Dec 31, 2018 | 07:11 AM
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Heavy touring bike;
Andrews 57 cams(Wood 6HG would be another option)
HMM 98" Big Bore kit
HMM Stage II Heads
Big broad quick torque.
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