80 evo engine swap
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80 evo engine swap
If this was asked already, I can't find it on this forum. Any motor heads know the biggest engine that'll fit into a 1996 electra glide frame ? and how involved re wiring the system for said engine would likely be ? Thanks in advance.
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S&S 124".
Wiring it would be a piece of cake compared to modifying the rest of the drivetrain enough to handle it.
S&S 117" is about as big as you can go with a stock tranny, but you'll still tear up the clutch, belt, and sprockets eventually.
Belts aren't easy to change. Any change that big is going to affect other components. Just not worth it on a '96.
Wiring it would be a piece of cake compared to modifying the rest of the drivetrain enough to handle it.
S&S 117" is about as big as you can go with a stock tranny, but you'll still tear up the clutch, belt, and sprockets eventually.
Belts aren't easy to change. Any change that big is going to affect other components. Just not worth it on a '96.
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speaking from experience: S&S 124. fits with about ~ 5/8" to spare between rocker covers and backbone on frame
also speaking from experience, you're gonna be into it for ~ $12,000
the engine will run ya ~ $5500-7000, and you'll very quickly find the weak links in the rest of the drivetrain.
but it is a LOT of fun
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also speaking from experience, you're gonna be into it for ~ $12,000
the engine will run ya ~ $5500-7000, and you'll very quickly find the weak links in the rest of the drivetrain.
but it is a LOT of fun
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Will need a bigger clutch, good exhaust, good oil cooler and a Harley SE side car belt to hold the beast.
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i have a 98 e-glide with an Ultima 120 they say the 127 will fit.. i know the 120 is close with the 4.25" stroke, i think the 127 is a 4.50"... so another 1/4 inch taller. should fit.
i went with a Barnett clutch kit and a screaming eagle spring. tried the scorpion and it was too grabby for me (for sale btw) and i always run a 2into1 exhaust. the engine came with its own ignition it was pretty much bolt in..
i went with a Barnett clutch kit and a screaming eagle spring. tried the scorpion and it was too grabby for me (for sale btw) and i always run a 2into1 exhaust. the engine came with its own ignition it was pretty much bolt in..
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yup Ultima has a 140 but you'll have to get to cutting to make it fit. lol
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For several years there was a new one for sale in its crate, in Holland, which was very tempting, but the frame surgery required was rather extreme!
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The output shaft will twist at the clutch basket, makes it a mother getting the clutch basket off, ask me how I know.