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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.
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
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".
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
Bigger is better. This kit increases displacement of the Twin
Cam 88 (1450) to 95 cubic inches (1550), or 103 cubic inches
(1690) when used with Screamin’ Eagle Stroker Flywheel and
Rod assembly. also can be used with Twin Cam 96 (1584)
models to produce 103 cubic inches (1690) with stock
flywheels. Sold in pairs, these cylinders require no crankcase
machining and are finished honed for standard size 3-7/8"
pistons. use with flat-top, high compression or Stroker
pistons. all EFi models require ECm calibration (priced separately). For race application only.
Fits ’99-later Twin Cam-equipped models.
16546-99 Black Highlighted. (pair) $299.95
16549-99 Silver Highlighted. (pair) $299.95
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