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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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Was wondering is a 88 built up to a 95 a lot faster than a stage 1 96. If so by alot? Or is this question to vague with to many variables.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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A good 95 build will get you over 100 hp & tq. I'm not sure a stage 1 96 will do that.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2008 | 11:50 PM
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A good 95 build will walk all over a stage 1 96 or a SE 103 any day

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Originally Posted by jackinthebox
Was wondering is a 88 built up to a 95 a lot faster than a stage 1 96. If so by alot? Or is this question to vague with to many variables.
88 to 95 takes about a day and a half to do,
stage 1 96 takes about an hour
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Remember,not all 95's are the same.All depends on how it's built.....cams,pistons,compression,etc-.

What are the stock numbers for a 96?
 
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A decently built 10.5:1 95" with headwork and good cams will thoroughly trounce a Stage 1 96". I have seen the 95's with 105hp and 110 tq when using a good aftermarket build.
 
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Buddy of mine just put a Jim's 131 in his 07 SG. The bike moves!
 
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Originally Posted by jackinthebox
Was wondering is a 88 built up to a 95 a lot faster than a stage 1 96. If so by alot? Or is this question to vague with to many variables.
Not quite sure what "faster" means. But IMHO, the built 88 to a 95 will kick azz over a factory 96 anyday. Better running, more power, run cooler.
 
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