Friend of mine is running a Zipper's muscle 107" . A complete motor from them , cases and all . Has something like 130hp , and 140tq . He has 20k plus trouble free miles and it runs like a raped ape ! From what I have read , they make a bullet proof motor . And from my joy ride on it .... it is truly a runner ! I'd look into that , if I were spending all that money , first . JMO .

 

I've done a bit of research and talking with techs' on the TC96 myself, I would have to say it's pretty consistent with the information I was given and sifted through compared with your information posted here.
If nothing else gets done to my engine this winter it will be torn down for crank true and weld with the left side timken bearing mod. From there if I ever feel or can afford anything else be done atleast I will be starting with a descent foundation.
Good luck to you on your build and enjoy the journey!

 

...how much are you getting quoted to do the whole bottom end?

 

Any update?
Good tread like to know the outcome?

 

I am negotiating with E&B Cycle here in Monroe to do the labor, we haven't agreed on a price to tear down and reassemble the bottom end.
Plus it's early'ish, still time for some more shopping.

 

...just posted on another thread about the whole build.

I am going 103". Smart money says do bottom-end first. Don't have excess of dumb money, let alone smart money, so it's either do the 103 without the bottom end and hope for the best, or start with the bullet-proof foundation like Night Train's talkin' about.

Problem is, to do the bottom you gotta go through the top and take it all apart anyway. Just the bottom I'm getting quoted 2K -2500 depending on where I take it.

 

You heard good things about them? I live in MIchigan and looking for a good tuner.

 

Thanks for sharing your experience!
I think, when most of us consider upgrades, we all look for the best options.
You have obviously looked for many opinions.
As someone already mentioned, look at what you want to end up with, and then decide from there how much you want to spend.
$$$$$ is usually the kicker!
When I did mine, I looked at others experience, with what I had in mind, I progressed from there.
I originally considered options from specialty builders.
But reading many posts decided to go with mostly SE options.
Availability (and price) was a major consideration.
And, I was doing it all myself! (with a little help from a knowledgeable friend)
So far I'm quite happy with what I ended up with.
Well.... maybe flowing the heads this winter!

With write-ups like this maybe you've helped out 1 more rider who is looking at a similar upgrade.
If it's helped.... its worthwhile!
That's what these forums, and LIFE, are all about.
Helping each other.

Again..
Thanks for sharing.

 

Yes I have heard all good things about them, talked with the the head guy Mike a few times and feel pretty confident with the people at E&B.
Of couse there are quite a few bikes here in Monroe that were built there and when I talk with these people they won't go anywhere else around here.
Mike was good enough to take me back in the shop and show me a couple twisted TC cranks and just for reference compare them to an EVO style crank.

 

Do you guys think Twin Cam stands for Twisted Crank
dont know if that was funny or not