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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by aviscomi
And is heat an issue?
No signs of ANY heat issues whatsoever, during tuning.
Why should there be?
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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 03:04 PM
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Is this with an OE t/body?
Looks like they used the SE 64mm and ported the manifold. Says a lot about the factory head.
 
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I believe I'm going to open up the lower end of my 2018, replace the flywheel and see what I can get out of a 128.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by xyzzyxyzzy
So, what do such a set of modifications cost? And, perhaps more importantly, with only moderate engine flogging how many miles will it run before a rebuild is needed?
Approx $4500.00 with tuner, and tuned, as long as we have a good pipe to work with.
Higher quality component parts than OE, so engine life should be at least equal to a stock bike.
Not a hot-rod, just a strong Road Glide touring combo, with actually less compression/ccp than a stock M8.
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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Hillsidecycle.com
Is this with an OE t/body?
No, they are using the 64mm TB and a CNC ported manifold
 
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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 04:02 PM
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No, they are using the 64mm TB and a CNC ported manifold
Ah....we are more focused on the low-mid where a heavy loaded touring machine can really take advantage or that instant throttle response.
FWIW, the speedometer moves faster than the tach......
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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 04:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Hillsidecycle.com
Higher quality component parts than OE, so engine life should be at least equal to a stock bike.
100% this! I'd ride my bike anywhere without thinking twice about it.

Just out of curiosity though, what are you seeing for peak rear head temps as read by the ECM?

 
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Old Nov 20, 2018 | 05:13 PM
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Yeah I've "been there and done that"

I was on the front end developing that, in fact I have two patents on it. When I was asked if I ever thought of putting a Procharger on my bike (by the president of the company at that time) my response was “no, I never would...but I know how we could do it”. That’s how that Harley/ProCharger was born. Huge power gains and pretty darn reliable for the people that want it.
 
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Originally Posted by lyork

I was on the front end developing that, in fact I have two patents on it. When I was asked if I ever thought of putting a Procharger on my bike (by the president of the company at that time) my response was “no, I never would...but I know how we could do it”. That’s how that Harley/ProCharger was born. Huge power gains and pretty darn reliable for the people that want it.
I had put about 2,500 miles on her, than I moved on to another project. I ran it with a Drago's 2-1 pipe and it screamed running down the road. Burned through a lot of rear tires though
 
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which injectors were used?

Very interesting build! Wonder what could be expected with stock heads...
 
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