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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 12:33 AM
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I have a buddy who is making 128 cu in hybrid shovels that are kicking out huge horse power....without modifications he is getting 125 hp and with mods he can get 142 hp at the wheel...i forgot to ask the all important torque question. Sorry!

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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 07:20 AM
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I would like to see that.............The torque info is not important. I would like to see the build sheet,
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 09:53 AM
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I'll see what i can do....I'm assuming he must have changed (as in some other V-twin) the jugs and pistons considerably but all else would be the same...i did ask if it was the same rocker box covers and they are and I asked if it was a single cam and it was but i can't see how else would be original equipment?
 
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Sounds like the guys who are using the Evo 127 bottoms and "similar style" shovel tops. Making great numbers and they do look like Shovels. But they really aren't. Also, most of the ones I have seen will not fit in a 4-speed frame. Too much deck height.
 

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True, it wont fit in a 4sp frame or a 5sp frame without some modifications. I believe he is using Ultima 127.7 jugs and changing the pistons? But due to the time of year I might not get a full explanatoin until after new year?
 
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I got some more info on the 128 shovel.....more to come in the new year


Billet heads - 2.19 /1.70 valves flow will be about 320cfm@650 and 215cfm@650 @ 28" on the intake and ex respectively, more info to be posted shortly.

Billet aluminum cylinders

Billet aluminum lifter blocks

Billet aluminum intake manifolds
Billet 4340 Heat treated roller rockers.The sp rockers are the toughest **** on the market.

Evo 127" ultima bottom end

9.8 CP pistons Forged with coatings

Estimated 140hp on the base model



Options are 12.2 domed forged pistons, .680lift custom cam with aggressive lobes


Custom cams available


All upcoming heads all feature Dual decompressors for easy starting-

Panhead option available by summer.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 07:31 AM
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Originally Posted by arachman
I got some more info on the 128 shovel.....more to come in the new year


Billet heads - 2.19 /1.70 valves flow will be about 320cfm@650 and 215cfm@650 @ 28" on the intake and ex respectively, more info to be posted shortly.

Billet aluminum cylinders

Billet aluminum lifter blocks

Billet aluminum intake manifolds
Billet 4340 Heat treated roller rockers.The sp rockers are the toughest **** on the market.

Evo 127" ultima bottom end

9.8 CP pistons Forged with coatings

Estimated 140hp on the base model



Options are 12.2 domed forged pistons, .680lift custom cam with aggressive lobes


Custom cams available


All upcoming heads all feature Dual decompressors for easy starting-

Panhead option available by summer.
Shovel?
 
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Old Jan 8, 2010 | 03:33 PM
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That isnt a shovel....Two words that shouldnt be combined...Shovel and billet...Does sound impressive though,allthough im not a fan of the ultimas.
 
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That isnt a shovel....Two words that shouldnt be combined...Shovel and billet...Does sound impressive though,allthough im not a fan of the ultimas.
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