Engine swap....
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...... the only bolt-in 'newer' OEM motor would be a crate SE 103" .
.... with the stroked crank on a 103 you can build it up to a 113" (OEM) or perhaps more w/aftermarket parts.
........ not sure what options might be available in the aftermarket, S&S & Jim's would be good folks to contact for that info
.... with the stroked crank on a 103 you can build it up to a 113" (OEM) or perhaps more w/aftermarket parts.
........ not sure what options might be available in the aftermarket, S&S & Jim's would be good folks to contact for that info
Dave get yourself a Screamin Eagle Pro Racing Parts Catalog, if may help you. Inside are,
long blocks, short blocks, 120 inch engines, and all types of kits to help you out with an
engine build. Back in the day there were a lot of hot big bore TC 88's running around. I
know I had an 88 inch Low Rider, that ran real good with just a little work and the right
parts on it & in it.
long blocks, short blocks, 120 inch engines, and all types of kits to help you out with an
engine build. Back in the day there were a lot of hot big bore TC 88's running around. I
know I had an 88 inch Low Rider, that ran real good with just a little work and the right
parts on it & in it.
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Further to the above suggestions, the other alternatives are aftermarket crate engines, available in 120, 124, 130, 143.....
Why do you ask? We have engine specialists who can tune your current engine and boost performance, if that is what you have in mind.
Why do you ask? We have engine specialists who can tune your current engine and boost performance, if that is what you have in mind.
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That's what my end goal is. I was just trying to see if it would be better to buy a bike that has been wrecked and if so what would work in my frame without a lot of cutting on the frame or go with the aftermarket idea.
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Don't buy a wrecked one. Get a low mileage 88 and use it as a base, then add to it a bit at a time. Intake/exhaust/tuner. Cams are easy. 95/96/98 inch big bore. It'll run as fast as you need it to. What's wrong with the one you have?
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I think he wants to buy a wrecked late model bike as an engine donor... Already has an 04 Road King...
I wonder if a motor/tranny/primary swap would work? When did they go to the integrated motor/tranny assembly?
I wonder if a motor/tranny/primary swap would work? When did they go to the integrated motor/tranny assembly?
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2007 for Touring
All twin cams have the trans and motor bolted together (not unit construction) 2007 and later use different cases than 99 to 06. (06 Dyna have the new TC cases and 99 Softails were EVOs)
All twin cams have the trans and motor bolted together (not unit construction) 2007 and later use different cases than 99 to 06. (06 Dyna have the new TC cases and 99 Softails were EVOs)
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