not everyone was upset. I think there was a little misunderstanding early on, but that worked itself out.

 

Thanks to everyone for taking the time to reply and for the advice. I'll post numbers after I get the new heads/cams back on and get a dynotune.

I know lots of folks like the 2 into 1 pipes. I ran a SuperTrapp 2/1 on my stage 3 Heritage and it made great power. I'm just not crazy about the look of the 2 into 1 on a bagger. I chose the SuperTrapp true duals because I like the look and I believe in their products. JMO

Anyhow, thanks again to all.

 

B-1, looking forward to hearing how your project progresses.

I suggest that as the project moves forward, you start a new thread for significant developments and in the new thread provide a link to the previous thread(s). It makes it much easier for non-subscribers to follow the project than if you add to this original thread.

Also, for those of us like me who aren't familiar with the particulars of Hillside's "Stage III" head work, some particulars of the build would be helpful; e.g. intake and exhaust valve size, static compression, chamber cc size, etc.

And, as always, take some pictures of the heads, etc.--we do love pictures.

Good luck with your project.

Carl

 

Am I missing something here, a forum member lists his up coming mods, asks for tips, insights and ends up getting insulted----for me the "decent" reply would be---I hope your mods work out--end of reply.
I may not agree with his changes---but if I had nothing CONSTRUCTIVE to add i would not reply.

I know the snow came early to the Northeast----but it's to soon for snotty posts--wait until March.

 

Well isn't this thread a pleasant start to the New Year. Sounds like a few folks already have cabin fever.

My recommendation is to follow Scott's advice at Hillside. You absolutely will not be disappointed and this Spring's riding will likely be very painful due to the facial cramps caused by the ear-to-ear grin that'll be stuck on your face from riding the new engine build.

 

You could always go with a D&D Boss Fat Cat + a Ghost pipe. You'll get your Bagger 2:2 look AND get to "eat the other guy's lunch".
Check out a few pics here: https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...host-pipe.html

 

Anyone that generally knows anything about motorcycles will always tell you that your biggest HP and TQ gains will and do come primarily through head work first, then followed by the rest; cams, pipes, etc. This would be called a Stage 3.
At least that's the way it's always been said from where I've went to school.
Good choice in cams too. Woods cams kick serious butt.
Ride on B-1B.

 

My current build, as you see below, is a 103 that uses a Wood 7h and Hillside stage III heads with some tinkering done. I added ceramic coating, an HPI throttle body, Wood valve springs and offset rocker arm supports for a number of reasons when I was trying to get it to run the way I wanted. Each of these additions made a small difference. Be prepared because your engine will have definite valve train noise. The engine runs really well and not too hot thanks to the Jagg and the ceramic coating. You will probably be really happy when you give it a big twist to pass. The torque just kicks in as you wind it up and it is a blast. At least mine is. Some might say I chased performance with lots of parts. I say look at my smile.

 

iam not a wrench i pay to have my work done but i did do some serious reserch and i came up with this combo. and most will not agree but i ride my bike everyday and it screams the way i wanted it to. i already knew what i wanted as far as heads go i bought SE heads and i also bought SE forged pistons and there adjustables along with MCR. as far as cams go from what i read here i never heard of the SE259e cams cuz my dealer was trying to sell me 255s so i called the best tuner here where i live and the first thing out his mouth when we started talking about cams was the 259e. he told me they were designed for efi harleys keep in mind i didnt know **** about any of this . long story short i took his advice got my bike yesterday they put a map on my bike till i brake it in (on the rich side).
but with the way it runs now this thing is fast threw the entire power band the torgue this bike has is unreal to me. iam not saying nothing bad about the 255s or anything else . just telling you what i found and it works well next week the dyno and i will post the results even if alot of u guys say the numbers arnt that great to me it feels like a rocket. just my 2 cents later.

 

Wow, lots of attitude & personalities in this thread.Here is my .02 ;As stated before headwork is probably the single most important thing that can be done to the twin cam motor.With the addition of the head work & cam with comp to match ,you will definitely see improvements.Klassic does make some valid points concerning the tuning device being used, as well as,the pipes being used.I don't think either will help you gain much,& in fact you might be leaving some on the table.Last but not least,doing all these changes & not getting the bike dyno tuned is kind of defeating the purpose.Klassic made some valid points,but his delivery was kind of abrasive.What puzzles me about you Klassic is your running these same SE 255 cams in your build.These cams ,for certain, run out of legs very early.Will he gain by doing the head work, sure he will if he pays close attention to other details,like comp matching the cam!!! You have picked a good man to do the job,Scott & the Hillside team can definitely do the work, & get it done right!! I've seen some of their builds, featuring his headwork, produce strong numbers!!!