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Old 10-23-2018, 12:38 PM
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I have already done a cam swap and gear conversion and I want just a little more power,. I'm trying to gain more without breaking the bank.
I know the the 96 swap cost X, but Isa good head job about the same increase? Port and polish with cams in a cars yields good everyday power,, will it be the same on a V twin?

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Bore to 98", and a set of good heads
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You didn't mentioned if you've improved the air flow through your motor. Have you done exhaust and air filter yet?
 
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Decent power can be had from a TC88 with the right cam set, exhaust, headwork and tune but it would be a huge mistake not to spend another $300-$500 to increase displacement to 98". JMHO.
 
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You didn't mentioned if you've improved the air flow through your motor. Have you done exhaust and air filter yet?
RE jetted the carb, Andrew's 37 cam, gear drive, and v&h straight shot pipes with inserts one inch from the end of the pipe and big ait intake with k&n filter.

I was looking at a set of heads a while back thar were ported and polished and shaved a bit, and wondered what gain it would be?
 
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Biggest bang would be to up the cubes to 98", and establish the proper compression for cam's intake closing number....and heads.
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And sell those short shots as fast as you can and get a pro pipe/fat cat/road rage/anything 2-1. The 88 doesn’t have enough torque to be throwing it away.
 
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Originally Posted by Hillsidecycle.com
Biggest bang would be to up the cubes to 98", and establish the proper compression for cam's intake closing number....and heads.
Scott
I agree. 98", good Cam like 48 heads and tune will bring it life.
 
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Originally Posted by Hillsidecycle.com
Biggest bang would be to up the cubes to 98", and establish the proper compression for cam's intake closing number....and heads.
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This is the best solution. My friend put 37 cams in his 2002 Night Train and two years later did the barrels and heads with correct compression. What a huge difference it made.
 
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Originally Posted by 2013_FLHTK
This is the best solution. My friend put 37 cams in his 2002 Night Train and two years later did the barrels and heads with correct compression. What a huge difference it made.
So the head job, port and polish and a little shave would be wise?
It has a little now, so a wee bit more would be pleasing.

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