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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 04:40 PM
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Would ported heads give. TC 88 with Andres cams more power? I know if I also do a big bore while I'm at would be the best, but I can get these heads for almost nothing.
 
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Old Apr 10, 2013 | 04:51 PM
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depends on the port job , some port jobs are for torque to mid range others for mid to top end , so some pull harder and some longer depending what you are after
 
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Thanks, I did not know that.
 
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Have a conversation with whoever is doing it to achieve what you want to achieve.
 
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The chance of someone's cast-off heads being right for your bike are slim to none. Heads are just a piece of the build pie. Alone they could be detrimental to your overall performance. You mention big bore. What about cams,exhaust and tuner? There's a reason you can get them for "almost nothing".
 
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Thanks for the information guys. I'll pass on the heads. I want to install a big bore kit, but from what I read is if you don't improve the breathing ( head job) it's like a body builder running with a sock in his mouth. I can afford and install the big bore kit myself but I can't afford both now
 
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Not just that but if you have the heads off BB is not much more work, and not that expensive if you bore your cylinders and pick up pistons to fit.
 
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Take the cash you plan to spend and put it in a coffee can, then bury it in the back yard.

Call Andrews and explain what you have and ask for their recommendation for piston selection.

Too many here drop $$$ on BB kits and don't see a bang for the buck.

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