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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 07:55 PM
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I was looking at the SE catalogue and noticed that the 1200 conv kit with 1200 heads, jugs, flat top stock pistons, stock cams and SE A/C is listed for 07 and 08 only. Wondering why the heads, pistons and jugs won't work on an 04-05-06. I don't really need the cams(have .497s) and SE A/C.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2007 | 10:43 PM
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There are EPA issues with the 06 models. I bought a kit from V-Twin for the 06 that gave you pistons, cyinders, wrist pins, etc. That and some top end gaskets cost about $550. I already did the SE air cleaner and pipes. After the conversion I added the SE ignition($119)

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Here's a video of the process.
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 02:10 AM
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Wondering why the heads, pistons and jugs won't work on an 04-05-06. I don't really need the cams(have .497s) and SE A/C.
It will fit an 04-05-06, but you will have to replace the intake flanges.
 
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Old Nov 1, 2007 | 05:59 AM
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Are there intake flanges on my 05 883 heads that would work or do I need to buy something else?
 
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I used my stock 883 heads and they work fine. The V-Twin kit comes with wesco pistons with reverse dome to accomodate the stock heads and valves.
 
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