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Old Jan 26, 2014 | 01:07 PM
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If you was to up grade from a 96ci ...would you get a 103 or 110...??? and why
 
Old Jan 26, 2014 | 01:22 PM
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If I had the money to upgrade my motor, I'd probably get something other than a 103 or 110. Something in the 120 range. Why? So I could launch myself into space every once in a while.
 
Old Jan 26, 2014 | 01:26 PM
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Yea the 120r is sweet.......I just don't need that much power....LOL
Get my self in trouble for sure
 
Old Jan 26, 2014 | 01:32 PM
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With that kind of dough you could build your 96" to smoke all them other motors.
 
Old Jan 26, 2014 | 01:56 PM
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103 is the easiest cheapest. I'd probaly go 103/heads/cams. easy 100/100. HP/torque.
 
Old Jan 26, 2014 | 01:58 PM
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Several buddies of Mine say keep my low end and go 103 heads.....
 
Old Jan 26, 2014 | 02:01 PM
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107, 103 wouldn't be enough power if your going into the motor to make it worthwhile. My engine builder and dyno guy doesn't like the 110. Anything more then that can be hard to keep the front wheel on the ground
 

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120 because if I am going to invest that type of money I might as well go big.
 
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From what I have been told....is the 110 is a great motor...but has a weak case....can't stand much mods
 
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Might also consider a 107 upgrade from Fuel Moto. Might be bang for the buck winner.
 



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