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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 08:26 AM
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I will be installing a big bore kit within several weeks. I have heard pros & cons about the 110 builds. My question is this: what would provide the most power and reliability, the 103 with headwork or the 110 kit?


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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 08:39 AM
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A well built 103 , with the same $$ invested will deliver more .

Latus HD dyno'd a stock 110 FLHTCUSE (CVO Ultra) at 82hp /100.54 lbs ft

see http://www.latus-harley-davidson.com...mid=4667#M4667

Nicely done 103 with heads /cams - 119.96hp/ 115.91 lbs ft

see http://www.latus-harley-davidson.com...mid=2080#M2080

Factor in the cost of doing the case bore to accomodate the 110 and it is not your best bang for the buck. .

 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 12:21 PM
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The stock 110 has the same EPA restrictions as the 96 and 103 stock.

I have the 110 and love it. $3600 installed. However, I added Rinehart TD, SERT and SE A/C to my bike as well. Now it gets 99hp/115tq. The tq curves for the 110 are wider than the 103.

Anyway, it is your choice. I had my brother ride my 110 this past weekend - he was absolutely floored over the performance.

I plan to have my heads ported and polished in 2 years after my warranty is up, and possibly install different cams, but we shall see.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 12:51 PM
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Default RE: 110 or 103 with headwork

Look at a 107" build. You don't have to split the cases and it's not much more than a 103".
 
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Look at a 107" build. You don't have to split the cases and it's not much more than a 103".
Just curious - any dyno runs yet? Hp/Tq?
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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Look at a 107" build. You don't have to split the cases and it's not much more than a 103".
Just curious - any dyno runs yet? Hp/Tq?
That'll be the bigger badder brother to my 98" build, which is 113/111, so I'd project 120/120 after proper tune...
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 03:28 PM
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Default RE: 110 or 103 with headwork

Don't bother going to the 110", you have to bore the cases....the 107's are basically bolt ons and are killer packages. A properly built 103 will give you somewhere in the range of 112/118 plus or minus a few hp and tq.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2007 | 09:10 PM
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Default RE: 110 or 103 with headwork

Sounds like the 103 package with a little headwork is the way to go. Who would yousuggest do the work? I'mlooking for maximum torque between 2500-4000 RPM. I never cruise faster than 75-80 on the freeway.
 
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Dewey/ Bill Bishop/ BC Gerolomy/Dan Baisley /Big Boyz etc all do good head work. GMR Performance sells the 107 Kits and has CNC heads, Steve is EXCELLENT to work with.
 
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Thanks guys! Will do the103 install now, heads this winter, and next spring will be a blast!
 
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