96b vs 88b what do you think???
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Cruiser
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From: union county n.j
96b vs 88b what do you think???
whats up guys... my 05 softtail stated at 88cid and then i did the stage 2 kit 95 c.id i love the new found power..i hade it dynoed at my oild shop and she pulled 95 a.t.r.w.. but i would like for the guys with the 96b motor tell there thoughts on it comparid to the 88b.. i have wanted to try one out but never had the chance... any info would be great... thanks
Cruiser
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From: Melbourne, Australia
I've got the 96" on my 07 Deuce and recently rode a mates 05 Springer which has the 88". Mine is also EFI with SERT, SE A/C and it's been dynoed, his is a carby with SE A/C only. My 07 has the 6 speed cruise drive, his is the 5 speed, and i've changed my pulley over from a 66 tooth to a 70 tooth.
Not really an apples and apples comparison, but the 96" seemed to have more power through the rev range. I could blip the throttle in any gear and there was an immediate punch forward. The 88" didn't have this punch but the 5 speed gearing seems to give it more power down low than the 96" - he smokes me off the lights every time... but he is also a complete nutter. The 96" is a smoother ride at speed though... 6th gear on the 96" is much softer than 5th on the 88".
Not really an apples and apples comparison, but the 96" seemed to have more power through the rev range. I could blip the throttle in any gear and there was an immediate punch forward. The 88" didn't have this punch but the 5 speed gearing seems to give it more power down low than the 96" - he smokes me off the lights every time... but he is also a complete nutter. The 96" is a smoother ride at speed though... 6th gear on the 96" is much softer than 5th on the 88".
Road Captain
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My Stage 1 88B keeps up just find with the 96B's when the throttle is twisted to the stop. I would like a little more roll on power but in full drag mode it gets up and goes as well as a 96. A well put together 95 should stomp a 96 into the ground.
Road Warrior
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From: East TN
i had a 2006 88b, fi, stage 1, race tuner, dyno tuned. i now have a 96b, stage 1, dyno tuned. imho 96b is stronger.
only comparision i have is a buddy used to drag with me with my old 88b, he also has an 88b. now drag, roll on, what ever it ain't even a race.
you pulling 95 atrw are gonna smoke any 96b.
btw nice looking ride you have there.
only comparision i have is a buddy used to drag with me with my old 88b, he also has an 88b. now drag, roll on, what ever it ain't even a race.
you pulling 95 atrw are gonna smoke any 96b.
btw nice looking ride you have there.
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Road Master
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My buddy has a 07 train and his is awesome because of the 6th gear. I have a 06 carb standard and i have no problem keeping up with him or leavn his *** at the light. My other buddy has a 05 train with a 95 " kit and he leaves us both sittin still anytime.
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