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Old Jan 12, 2021 | 08:16 PM
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I recently replaced the twin cam 88 on my 2003 wide glide with a 2014 103 & 6 speed the transition went smooth for the most part but I'm getting some spark knock I'm guessing it's from switching the 103 from fuel injection to carbureted any suggestions on tuning this odd setup?
 
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Old Jan 12, 2021 | 09:59 PM
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put the fuel injection back in it
 
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Old Jan 13, 2021 | 08:32 AM
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Could really use more info on this frankenbuild.
Exhaust? Tuner?
Assuming you're not jetted lean, retard the timing in the area you're getting the knock.
What timing ARE you running? What ecm for that matter?
 
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Old Jan 16, 2021 | 08:52 PM
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Buy a DTT ignition for it.. The issue is that the 103s run higher compression than the 88s so they need less timing. You may need a bigger pilot jet and main also. Is good to know that a later Dyna drivetrain fis an early TC frame,
 
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