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Old Sep 3, 2005 | 10:42 PM
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What exactly is "Stage 1 Mods" ? Thanks and sorry for my ignorance.

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Take a look here https://www.hdforums.com/m_69608/tm.htm

And while your there, look around in the DIY forum and you will find many things that can be helpfull to you.
 
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Thanks for the link.

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I'll admit my ignorance first thing. But based on what I've read, I define "Stage 1" as replacement of the H-D air cleaner element with a freeer flowing unit (Screamin' Eagle, Ness, etc.), replacement of the restrictive exhaust pipes with a freeer flowing exhaust, and carb. jet adjustments to handle the new air cleaner and exhaust.
I think it's sort of an unofficial definition.
But Stage 2 could include a hotter cam and maybe a replacement carb.
Stage 3 could include after market heads. And for a twin cam, stage 3 may include going to 95 cu. in.
 
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You have a good understanding of the stages, don't sell yourself short
 
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