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Old Mar 30, 2021 | 07:17 PM
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Have a 2016 FLSTFBS with the HD 117 Kit. Stock heads TTS150 Cams. Going to pull the heads and try to obtain more power! I have the stock cams 255, 259E and the currently installed TTS 150. If I install these 1.7 Ratio would that really produce the power vs just getting another cam. Current Comp is 10.1 Was going to zero deck and send off the 110 heads to get massaged . What would you all suggest or do? I'm no pro and this is a question and need help. Thanks
 

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I have no knowledge of the specifics, but generally higher compression = higher horsepower. Tighter squish equals higher compression.
 
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