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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 08:47 AM
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I've been thinking of that as well, just didn't know if this was a better option

It doesn't look like it to me.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 08:52 AM
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How big can I go on my 96 without going crazy.....I was thinking maybe a 107 kit?
 
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 08:52 AM
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take your two grand and build your motor. weld the crank and install cams and alittle head work and you will have a better engine than a stock 103. alot of people bump their engines to 103 and 107's.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 09:14 AM
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On this forum there is a subsection called "Harley Davidson Tech & Mechanical Forum."

In that is a forum called "Engine Mechanical Topics." You'll find a wealth of knowledge there. Search for specific items, or ask questions. They were a great help when I did my cams. There aren't nearly as many people who frequent it, so don't expect instant answers.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 09:19 AM
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Thanks for the advice, I'll check it out, mor than likely I'll go with some 107 kit.....still in research mode at the moment, don't want to make any mistakes, lol
 
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 09:27 AM
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I've been completely happy with my 96, but YMMV. I can't emphasize the good tune part enough.


Good luck with it.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 09:32 AM
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...why on earth would you want to swap engines? Unless the 96 has problems (I'd have just passed on the bike).
 
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 09:35 AM
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The 96 is just fine.....my thinking was buy the 103 swap them and sell the 96 and have more power for hardly any money at all(once the 96 sold)
 
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 09:35 AM
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I thought a 103" was just a 96" with bigger pistons.
 
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Old Jul 12, 2015 | 09:37 AM
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I'd think that when it comes time to sell the bike, you'll take a hit for having the wrong power unit.
 
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