Engine Kit vs. Complete engine?

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Nov 17, 2011 | 04:03 AM

HD-Dream

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Engine Kit vs. Complete engine?

The Bike 1993 Sportster 1200.

So neglecting money (not that I have a zillion bucks to throw away), which would be the better rout? A few of my buddies tell me I should save up and purchase something like the S&S SB100 stuff it in and call it a day. Others say why spend 10K on an engine you could spend far less on your stock motor and get the same end results. The argument always starts. Well the SB100 is already built with forged everything (I don't know if that’s true), and you can easily slap a bigger cam or what ever you want to it and POW gobbs more power. The other side says well if you spent 10k on your stock motor you would make stupid twist your wrist and bye bye power.

What do you think? Which way would you go?

Nov 17, 2011 | 06:11 AM

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The S&S 100 ci engine, with headwork, at the time of install would be the way to go. BIG power.
The entire engine is manufactured from 356-T6 aluminum, which is much stronger than your OE engine.
Scott

Nov 17, 2011 | 10:16 AM

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I have an S&S motor in my Glide and it is great! I have also blown out on the previous motor having it stroked, ported etc, so have done both routes.

Edited: I take back what I said about S&S's SB100, it looks fine!

Last edited by grbrown; Nov 17, 2011 at 10:22 AM.