88 Torque Increase
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88 Torque Increase
Any input for increasing the Torque for a 88A engine would be appreciated. Cubic Inches is an option, but would like to keep the realibility of a stock 88.
Currently running Stage I with K&N 3909, Reinhart True Duals,
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Currently running Stage I with K&N 3909, Reinhart True Duals,
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RE: 88 Torque Increase
if you remain totally stock, you are done. there is nothing else you can do except maybe a dyno tune to make certain you are getting all you can get. Next step would be head or cam work but thats not stock.
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RE: 88 Torque Increase
Change the final drive from 3.15:1 to 3.37:1. This is the final drive the touring bikes used to have before emissions became an issue. It is a direct bolt on swap of the compensating and clutch sprockets. The parts cost ~$360 from a 20% discount HD dealer. If you do a search using "3.37:1" (without thequotation marks)you will find rave reviewsfor the swap. It will bethe next performance improvement to my essentially bone stock 88.
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RE: 88 Torque Increase
You didn't mention any type of fuel injection system controller, you may want to consider one of the many options available.
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Currently investigating the option for that as this is being written.
Have much experience with Dyno Jet Products on FI Buells, however, have not developed an opinion on PCIII, Sert, Thundermax, Daytona, etc
Appreciatet the input
Have much experience with Dyno Jet Products on FI Buells, however, have not developed an opinion on PCIII, Sert, Thundermax, Daytona, etc
Appreciatet the input
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RE: 88 Torque Increase
Have been told by a "exhaust systems specialist" that 88" bikes "like" an 1 5/8" header pipe. Anyone able to support or debunk this myth?
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NCCopBikeRider;
I agree with everyone so far, whatever you decide to do from this pointforward you're definately not stock, although a purist would say you've already crossed that line with theduel pipes. I've had great results with an '04 Bagger (see my signature below). It's currently pumping out a respectable 88.5 lbs/ft of TQ @ 4050 rpm and 77.4 peak HP@ 5175 rpm.The most important number here isn't the HP, it's the TQ curve. I like that low-end grunt. Of course, at this point, whatever you do from here forward will require some Dyno time. Welcome to Twinky performance.
I agree with everyone so far, whatever you decide to do from this pointforward you're definately not stock, although a purist would say you've already crossed that line with theduel pipes. I've had great results with an '04 Bagger (see my signature below). It's currently pumping out a respectable 88.5 lbs/ft of TQ @ 4050 rpm and 77.4 peak HP@ 5175 rpm.The most important number here isn't the HP, it's the TQ curve. I like that low-end grunt. Of course, at this point, whatever you do from here forward will require some Dyno time. Welcome to Twinky performance.
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