New motor but which one.
#1
06-20-2018, 07:08 AM
New motor but which one.
Ok guys I have been advised to start a new thread ... so I’m heeding that advice.
Some of you you may know my evo Harley engine has died. The big end went and killed almost everything except the heads and carb lol.
Ive been back and fourth etc and have decided that a rebuild is silly because I literately need every part minus the heads carb and crank cases.... SO
I’m going to buy a crate motor. I would like a something at least 100hp and was looking at the S&S 124.
Would love opinions and and thoughts and help. But remember guys Im in the U.K
DAZ
Some of you you may know my evo Harley engine has died. The big end went and killed almost everything except the heads and carb lol.
Ive been back and fourth etc and have decided that a rebuild is silly because I literately need every part minus the heads carb and crank cases.... SO
I’m going to buy a crate motor. I would like a something at least 100hp and was looking at the S&S 124.
Would love opinions and and thoughts and help. But remember guys Im in the U.K
DAZ
#3
06-20-2018, 06:35 PM
I recently decided to put some cash into my bike and went with a new top end, ported and polished heads and a new valvetrain with a high lift cam, my other option would have been a new engine, my choice after some research was the S&S 111. Either way you can’t go wrong, good luck and enjoy what ever you choose.
#4
06-20-2018, 06:47 PM
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06-20-2018, 07:24 PM
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#6
06-20-2018, 08:49 PM
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S&S 124 is a good bit more money than the long block S&S 111. The 111 will last longer with less chance for "pinking predetonation" with pissy gas. Also the 124 is a stroker with even higher compression and more heat. Also the 111 is quite a monster in its own right. For me it was a nobrainer decision, 111 for dependability, longevity and very nice power. Did I mention 124 are pricy.
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06-20-2018, 09:05 PM
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#9
06-21-2018, 01:19 AM
Thanks for all the reply’s guys. I have been looking at both the s&s 124 and 111.
I think the 111 may be be one to go for because I think it has enough power and I’d really like the thing to be reliable and last long enough that I could pass the hike on down to my son.
In the U.K I think I’m right in saying because my bike is from 1996 the emissions don’t get tested. I took it for its MOT a few months back before the engine died lol and they never tested the emissions then.
I think the 111 may be be one to go for because I think it has enough power and I’d really like the thing to be reliable and last long enough that I could pass the hike on down to my son.
In the U.K I think I’m right in saying because my bike is from 1996 the emissions don’t get tested. I took it for its MOT a few months back before the engine died lol and they never tested the emissions then.
#10
06-21-2018, 10:26 AM
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