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Old Nov 6, 2023 | 03:57 PM
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Thats your opinion, and a bad one at that. No surprise
You live in Florida. What’s the closest drag strip to you?
 
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Old Nov 7, 2023 | 10:21 PM
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His dyno does seem a bit happy. It's an Axis. I don't know what or if that has something to do with it. But I would think about a cam with a later intake valve close than 35° and set your heads up accordingly. It doesn't seem Maxcell cam specs are made public. I'm sure there's one in the low to mid 40s for an IVC. I know the actual HP/Torque numbers are not a concern but if you're looking for a hotrod build,...
You'll have plenty of grunt just being a 133.
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Old Nov 16, 2023 | 01:55 PM
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Trans is back waiting on few more parts to come in. Making head way. Billet trap kinda gives the bike away. But looks bad ***


 
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Old Nov 19, 2023 | 04:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Phishphan
This is from the builders page. Not trying to argue this is just what they shared. do you have any suggestions for the build i have planned? Im torn on doing plate and pump breathers builder says i dont need it if i dont want it. Im not worry about money but dont want to just throw it away. Hell i put a darkhorse in it if i should and its worth the cost. Anyway thanks for chiming in.


Just finished tuning a HD 2018 Roadglide Special, Harley SE 135" crate engine, with Power Vision. Has a D&D 2 into 1 exhaust with big bore baffle. 160hp and 168tq. Very impressive combo.

I know this post is about a month old… I’m also seeing some good numbers on a tuned 135, not as good as this shop but good numbers. In your original post you mentioned these numbers and a 2yr warranty. These numbers were achieved using a PV tuner, warranty void.

I had a FM 128 build and 2 HD 131 builds. IMO opinion aftermarket is the way to get the most for your $$$. HD makes good parts, ok power if you want EPA compliant with a warranty. My warranty just expired on my 131, time for a cam swap and more…. Should be around 160/160..
 
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Old Nov 27, 2023 | 04:42 PM
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Update not a lot to add still waiting on parts.

here is what’s in so far.



 
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Old Nov 27, 2023 | 04:44 PM
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now their is a happy dyno lol
 
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Old Dec 1, 2023 | 10:04 AM
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Starting to go back together. Shouldn’t be to long now. Then the bike will go to Dave Dupor DD custom cycles.












 
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Old Dec 1, 2023 | 10:40 AM
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Curious, does the cam plate have a Bronze bushing insert for the pinion shaft or is it like the MOCO design, machined aluminum?
 
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Quick update bike is mostly back together. Still waiting on exhaust and the cruisetecs to get in.

 
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