I have read a few articles about the "High Output" 103 in the new 2016 softalls. I have a 2014 FatBoy with a 103. What, if any, are the differences between the 2? I have V & H 3" slipons on my bike along with a Fuelpak 3. Just curious to know the differences.

Also thinking of installing 255 cams in my bike. From what I see and hear though is that the FP3 will be of no use on this. I need to get a different tuner. Ideas and suggestions welcome...thanks!

 

I have no numbers but I can tell a difference. You now can use your FP3 with cams just call V&H with your info and they will send a map.

 

The FP3 can do cams. You can chooses which cams you have through your cell phone.

Only difference in the 103 and 103 high output, are different cams in the high output.

 

As far as I noticed studying micro fiches the differences are basically the new 50mm throttle body (previous was 46mm) and cams. HO sounds impressive as a term itself but the real output difference between a 103" and 103" HO seems to be within the range of a couple of hp and lb/ft...
Probably after a Stage I upgrade this gap would be a little bit higher since we all know these engines are "choked" from the factory setup to comply EPA requirements and a 50mm throttle body itself could benefit a 103" engine something more than the declared factory data.
Regarding cams swap, I'd suggest to go with SE-204 rather than SE-255.
204 cams have peak HP at around 5800 rpms while 255 at 5300, plenty of TQ in low-middle range exactly where you need. Moreover 255 cams are known to run the engine hotter than 204. With a good dyno on a Stage II with 204 cams you can easily pass 90hp. Just my .02

 

Last night I checked HD's website and compared a 2015 Heritage to 2016 Heritage.

It was 2.2 foot pounds of torque more on the 2016.

That is not a typo. Two point two foot pounds of torque more.

HO doesn't stand for high output. It must stand for Hype Output!

Look at some of the Andrews cams. There is a wide selection with varying characteristics.

 

thanks for the imput...

 

Don't believe everything your read in here....!!!!

 

The HO103 as some have posted have a larger TB and a stock AC that flows better than the previous version.

The third difference is the cams. They are close to the 255's except they don't have overlap. Just a little less height in the lobs.

A stock 103 bike like a 13 Road King going against a stock HO103 14 Road King will watch the 14 pull away from them with authority.

More fuel and air in is more power.

My new Heritage just got the 1K service done. Given that it is lighter than the touring bikes with the HO103 it should really perform. I will soon find out.

 

Explain this in Heritage terms, when there is only 2.2 pound feet of torque more in the high output/new model.

Interestingly enough the Road King has 104.7 pound feet of torque.

New Heritage is 97.4 pound feet
Previous model year Heritage is 95.2 pound feet

 

Oct 1949, whats wrong with what I wrote?
Differences between 103" and 103"HO engines, as also stated by other members are correct in terms of parts (cams and throttle body) and performance (about a couple of hp and lb/ft torque).
If he wishes to stay with SE cams focused on low end torque, isn't true 204 could be better than 255 unless you have a heavy bike? So, what's wrong?
At least I tried to give some objective data and info from my own (limited)experience.
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