96" to 103" ?

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Jan 4, 2014 | 07:42 PM

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RoadKingCop

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I have a STOCK '08 with the 96" that I swear will keep up with my other stock 2013 103." I would recommend spending your money on something else.

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Jan 4, 2014 | 07:46 PM

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jus2anoyu

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Originally Posted by dmize

Thanks for the reply Jus2anoyu... That is pretty much what I thought but its good to hear someone else confirm it

Someone was selling their new 103 take off parts on here for pretty cheap.... so that got me thinking

I've got a screamin Eagle 103 and I'm not that far above a well tuned 96 with the same cams. 3-6 ft lbs of torque is all. The 48 cams were designed by Andrews just for 96" baggers. I love mine!

Jan 4, 2014 | 07:50 PM

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Stiggy

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Originally Posted by dmize

Thanks for the reply Jus2anoyu... That is pretty much what I thought but its good to hear someone else confirm it

Someone was selling their new 103 take off parts on here for pretty cheap.... so that got me thinking

It's not just the Big Bore when you go to 103. There is a moderate increase in compression too so the difference between a Big Bore vs stock is very noticeable IMO, particularly when matched to the right cam.

Jan 4, 2014 | 09:35 PM

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0ldhippie

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is it worth the $$ to take my 96 to a 103? or should I just toss some cams in my 96?

Putting 48s/222 in your 96 will give a nice boost (around 100/85) but even putting take off 103 jugs and pistons along with .030 head gasket gives ya enough compression to really open up cam choices (204/57/54/555/even 570s/) to get a much better boost (near 110/100). Of course doing 107 and heads will do better but at some point cost vs gain really starts to take a hit??

Last edited by 0ldhippie; Jan 4, 2014 at 09:39 PM.