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Old Jul 11, 2010 | 11:11 PM
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Default PCV Retro or SERT?

Getting poor gas mileage and some exhaust popping--not much. But runs great. I have the feeling it was never remapped when the V&H rolled ovals were added by the previous owner.

Rather than just pay the $ to remap once, I intend to add a tuner.

It will go on my 03 SERK . . . not sure which way to go, PCV Retro (without or with AT?) or Screamin Eagle Race Tuner?

What is the difference?

Taking advice before I buy.

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Old Jul 12, 2010 | 12:31 AM
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Before you go the PCV retrofit route, (presumably through fuel moto) talk to them to find out exactly what maps they have for your bike. I have an 07 RK police with the 103, and the only maps they have for my application are for stock cams. I also had some problems getting the autotune system to work with the stock exhaust crossover, and when I changed cams, my fuel map was way way off. I finally had to change exhaust systems to get it all working properly.

If I'd have known all that going in, I would have just gone with the tts system.
 
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Recently added a Fuelmoto AC, PCV and a set of V&H Ovals to our '08 Ultra, could not be happier. Runs great with no flat spots or popping.
 
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i had a pcv, it was okay. then i installed a sert. i'm sold on the sert, although many will debate it vs a pcv. i'm very happy with the sert, and a dyno tune is imperative vs a canned map.
 
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Originally Posted by emwolb
i had a pcv, it was okay. then i installed a sert. i'm sold on the sert, although many will debate it vs a pcv. i'm very happy with the sert, and a dyno tune is imperative vs a canned map.
I totaly agree with emwolb. no two engines are alike and a canned map will only get you close. The only way to get the most out of a fuel management system is to have, whichever you chose, dyno tuned. I am totaly satisfied with my SERT, not to mention the 50mpg I get out of it crusin on the hiway.
 
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