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Old 03-28-2022, 12:56 AM
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Will 103 cyclinders off a street bob fit my softail engine , want to upgrade from my 96ci fxst
have cylinders pistons heads and 255 cams from a street bob 103
 
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Old 03-28-2022, 01:21 AM
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I think it's the same motor. Just with a bigger bore & compression releases.
 
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Might want to consider getting some compression releases machined in. The 255s do generate some cranking pressure...you may not need them all the time but on hot re -starts your starter and battery will thank you.
 
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If you stick with the OEM thickness head gasket and keep your compression at 9.6:1 your CCP will be right around 192 psi... You should be all right...
 
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The 103 heads have compression releases built in. HD sells compression releases and a conversion kit for the 96. It has to be tuned for it. PV can do it. Or HD can do it with Digital Technician. I have it wired up on my 09 Softail.

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