what kind of HP gain should i get over a stock 96 inch motor with the 103 kit?

 

Depends on what else you do but for the twin cam the rule of thumb is, and this means VERY approximately, 1" = 1 HP. Not exact but close.

 

I don't know about numbers but I did the 103 stage 2 kit with the cams on my 08 Rocker C and the bike runs great and pulls hard.&nbsp\\;I have ridden 96in bikes and you can def feel the difference.&nbsp\\; When I'm out with the boys we don't race or anything but we do&nbsp\\;hammer it pretty often and I walk away from them every time.&nbsp\\; I highly recommend doing the kit.&nbsp\\; Dollar for dollar its well worth it.

 

i got the 103 stage 2 kit for my night train and also had the heads and throttle body ported
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the bike went form 79 hp and 89 tq to 101 hp and 115 tq

 

hey knightrider who did the work indy or STEALER??? and what it set you back ?&nbsp\\; parts and labor?

 

Not a Softail but mine pulls like a freight train.&nbsp\\;

 

curious to know the costs also. the stealer quoted me 3k for the stage 2 including parts. thought this was too much.

 

anybody have a rough idea?
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Not sure why so many people call them "stealers"....their labor rates, at least in my area, are dead on what independents and car dealers charge.&nbsp\\; Everything they have done to my bike has been perfect, and my experience with 4 different service departments has been absolutely outstanding.&nbsp\\; very professional folks.
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anyway.....I got the $1,199 Stage 2 Big Bore 103ci kit, and also got the $995 SE Cylinder heads......I was getting 79hp and 89.2 TQ with that set up, using a standard HD diag. download.&nbsp\\; labor to install everything was 8 hours..
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just TODAY, I had the V/H BR 2-into-1's put on along with a Power Commander III tuner.......I will get it on the dyno at the dealer's other location this coming week.&nbsp\\; wow, what a difference from a SOTP point of view.&nbsp\\; pulling power like I've never experienced on the bike.&nbsp\\; I'm not going to take a V-ROD at a stop light or anything, but this thing really hauls the mail.
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the thing about getting the stage 2 done....you have to get a 2-into-1 exhaust and a race tune in order to get the most out of it, or that's what i found in all of the long research I did on this.&nbsp\\; The whole process gets expensive which is why I broke it up into two pieces:
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got the Stage 2 and cylinder heads done upon delivery of the bike as that was required to maintain warranty.&nbsp\\; then, got the exhaust and tuner today....another $1400....
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It's not cheap, but wow, it really wakes the bike up.....I plan on keeping my FXSTC forever, so I don't mind putting good money into it......

 

Unless you live in a state that is DEMANDING EPA regulations be met, I'd suggest going with an after-market 103" or 107" kit.....GMR, Head-Quarters, Hillside Cycles...they all make nice set-ups.&nbsp\\; You can find more info about them in the Engine Modifications section.&nbsp\\; These kits are roughly the same price as a Screamin Eagle 103" Stage II set, but out perform them.&nbsp\\; They usually come with cams, jugs, pistons, heads, etc.&nbsp\\; More "bang for the buck."&nbsp\\; I only wish I'd known about these options before I did my 103".