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Old Nov 4, 2018 | 08:39 PM
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Wondering about big bore kits and cams combos
would like your advice and or experience with this
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Old Nov 4, 2018 | 08:45 PM
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Give us something to work with.
Year.
Model.
Current engine size.
What is your riding style. Do you want to change your riding style?
Touring or cruising?
What would you like to see powerwise? Low end torque or high end horsepower?
Lots of people in here that will help you spend your $$$$ wisely.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2018 | 09:07 PM
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well I have 09 deluxe-96 96ci - magnaflo 2 into 1
I ride mostly 2 up - day rides in town - don't ride it real hard but I get on it once on a while
thinking of doing 103 big bore kit. Wondering about cam combo and tuners
not sure which way I'm going with it but I'm gonna
I want more power- not a racing engine but more power
 
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Old Nov 4, 2018 | 09:12 PM
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im new at this so cant really tell you what horse power or Torq numbers- the machinist I spoke with said with rite cams there's no reason y it couldn't be at around 95 horse
 
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Kirby at Prodrag racing in Deland Florida is a member here. He may have some good insight.
If you're gonna open it up, you may as well go to 107"
Scott at Hillside Performance is sponsor in here and has done a lot of big bore kits for us, me included. He's a great guy, easy to talk with, won't try to sell you anything you don't want. He has many combos to choose from for not a lot of money, depending on what you decide to do.
A 107" big bore, Andrews 48 cams, and a good head porting job will really wake that engine up.
 
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Old Nov 4, 2018 | 09:32 PM
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Thanks man appreciate that
was ready to go that way except machinist explained to me that since they run hot - the jug or spicut part of jug is thin he didn't recommend
Like I said I'm new to this so I'm listening carefully
 
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Okay.
I'm sure some others will chime in tomorrow.
 
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I'm not against the 107
was gonna pull the trigger on the fuel moto kit with the heads and woods 999 cams
I was liking how that sounds
 
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I was just making a suggestion. All good.
Jamie at FM is a good resource as well.
Let us know what you're gonna do and keep us updated. Pics included. We all enjoy a good engine build thread.
 
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