95 vs 98 ci?
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95 vs 98 ci?
Who makes the 98 ci kit, and besides the extra cubes, what are the advantages over the 95 kit?
On a 95 kit is it better to use stock jugs bored out, or aftermarket jugs? Would there be any HP gain by using aftermarket jugs? (stiffer cylinder walls)
What is the best bang for the buck cubic inch upgrade? I have a friend looking to upgrade his RoadGlide Twin cam that is basically stock now.
Jeff
On a 95 kit is it better to use stock jugs bored out, or aftermarket jugs? Would there be any HP gain by using aftermarket jugs? (stiffer cylinder walls)
What is the best bang for the buck cubic inch upgrade? I have a friend looking to upgrade his RoadGlide Twin cam that is basically stock now.
Jeff
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RE: 95 vs 98 ci?
You will get excellent technical advice shortly.That being said in a perfect world or Beverly Hills or Scottsdale,you upgrade at 1 time:cam,heads,ignition,exhaust.If he doesnt have the bread to do it right[perfect world],advise him to ride alittle longer till he does.Then contact HD wrench or MegaHDman or TC.DONT spend 15K and then get cheap on us[kidding],good luck,Bob
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Its a 97" kit technically. Axtell and Millenium both make 97" cylinders. If your going to do a 95" cylinder upgrade, then bore out your stock 88" cylinders making sure torque plates are used.
THe 97" kits have the advantage of being all aluminum with a nikasil lining, so they dissapate heat quicker lowering engine temps due to lack of an iron sleeve and less overall friction. Combine that with an extra 2.5" cubes and the advantage goes to the 97" kit for performance.
THe 97" kits have the advantage of being all aluminum with a nikasil lining, so they dissapate heat quicker lowering engine temps due to lack of an iron sleeve and less overall friction. Combine that with an extra 2.5" cubes and the advantage goes to the 97" kit for performance.
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RE: 95 vs 98 ci?
In another thread there was reference made to the fact that there's a significant cost advantage with the 98". If you're buying cylinders & pistons in both cases, where does the cost difference come in?
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ORIGINAL: mtgriz
In another thread there was reference made to the fact that there's a significant cost advantage with the 98". If you're buying cylinders & pistons in both cases, where does the cost difference come in?
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In another thread there was reference made to the fact that there's a significant cost advantage with the 98". If you're buying cylinders & pistons in both cases, where does the cost difference come in?
Thanks,
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RE: 95 vs 98 ci?
ORIGINAL: MegaHDman
The 97" kit is going to cost a few hundred bucks more than doing a traditional 95" conversion. But IMO the cost difference is worth it.
The 97" kit is going to cost a few hundred bucks more than doing a traditional 95" conversion. But IMO the cost difference is worth it.
Why?
As I look at parts prices, it appears that the 97" kit from Revolution is about $400'ish more than the SE kit. Labor would be the same. It's about a 3% increase in displacement. Do you get that much bang for the buck?
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RE: 95 vs 98 ci?
ORIGINAL: bobcowan
Why?
As I look at parts prices, it appears that the 97" kit from Revolution is about $400'ish more than the SE kit. Labor would be the same. It's about a 3% increase in displacement. Do you get that much bang for the buck?
ORIGINAL: MegaHDman
The 97" kit is going to cost a few hundred bucks more than doing a traditional 95" conversion. But IMO the cost difference is worth it.
The 97" kit is going to cost a few hundred bucks more than doing a traditional 95" conversion. But IMO the cost difference is worth it.
Why?
As I look at parts prices, it appears that the 97" kit from Revolution is about $400'ish more than the SE kit. Labor would be the same. It's about a 3% increase in displacement. Do you get that much bang for the buck?
If I was going to do a traidtional 95" kit, I wouldnt even waste a penny on "Screamin Eagle" cylinders. Best to have your old 88" jugs bored to 95" for a straighter rounder cylinder.
