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2009 Roadglide 103 ci Build Finished Dyno'd 101HP/98TQ

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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 03:55 PM
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WOW! I've got to start filling my piggy bank to split my cases and upgrade to a 103. I'm getting 100.6 HP now, albeit with a 95" cylinders and 10.5:1 compression.
 
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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 10:20 PM
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ok i'll say it...ditch the rhineharts while your at it!

Your two piston choices probably being between the cast and forged hi-comp pistons? Realistic compression is a little lower than what they rate them, but using a cometic head gasket would put you closer to 10.5:1, that being with the forged pistons(assuming that's your goal)


also check out bigboyzheads.com for his compression calculator..best piece of info i found when i did my build, besides Dean himself.
 
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