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Old Jul 31, 2013 | 03:52 PM
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Can it be installed in a 2002 FL with a 5 speed transmission? Is it a bolt in or is an adapter of some sort needed?

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you probably want to ask this question over in the https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...ech-forums-58/
 
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physically it'll fit.

you'll have to figure out the ECM, wiring for the sensors etc. ( this could be expensive)

If you have a good running 88" now, a conversion to a 95" is alot easier, new pistons and cylinders and everything else remains the same but for the tuner/settings and the get up and go.


the 2008 96" is a stroked version of the twincam, when bored, it becomes the current 103"

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you probably want to ask this question over in the https://www.hdforums.com/forum/gener...ech-forums-58/

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Originally Posted by mkguitar
physically it'll fit.

you'll have to figure out the ECM, wiring for the sensors etc. ( this could be expensive)

If you have a good running 88" now, a conversion to a 95" is alot easier, new pistons and cylinders and everything else remains the same but for the tuner/settings and the get up and go.


the 2008 96" is a stroked version of the twincam, when bored, it becomes the current 103"

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Okay, someone mentioned that the trans/engine oiling system is different between the 2 models? I replaced my 96 with a 131 and someone is interested in purchasing my stock engine that has less than 1K miles.

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Okay, someone mentioned that the trans/engine oiling system is different between the 2 models? I replaced my 96 with a 131 and someone is interested in purchasing my stock engine that has less than 1K miles.

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They are not interchangeable, AFAIK. The TC88s and TC96s have different arrangements to supply oil from the trans oil tank to the engine. Your 131 will be a different version to one for a TC88 bike. I don't think it is going to be easy to do without also changing the trans for a later spec one, so trans and engine mate together correctly.
 
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