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I'm looking for a winter project along the lines of an engine build.
I've got an '01 748 that is stock and the engine would go into that frame.
My thoughts are to find an engine that is need of work, install an 853 kit, and use the Power Commander for the "new" engine. Although it will be cheaper to buy a complete engine, I don't know what parts/years will be compatible for the '01 model engine. Of course, a freer-flowing intake/exhaust will be in the mix.
I don't know if head porting and polishing is a performance mod many use on the Duc or who would be the point-of-contact for that; the 883 Sportster heads I used on a 1200 conversion got a port and polish at Big Boyz Cycles in Maine and the enine dynoed at 80/80 hp/tq.
I would appreciate any help you might offer, particularly compatibility of parts.
Thanks,
Curt
I've got an '01 748 that is stock and the engine would go into that frame.
My thoughts are to find an engine that is need of work, install an 853 kit, and use the Power Commander for the "new" engine. Although it will be cheaper to buy a complete engine, I don't know what parts/years will be compatible for the '01 model engine. Of course, a freer-flowing intake/exhaust will be in the mix.
I don't know if head porting and polishing is a performance mod many use on the Duc or who would be the point-of-contact for that; the 883 Sportster heads I used on a 1200 conversion got a port and polish at Big Boyz Cycles in Maine and the enine dynoed at 80/80 hp/tq.
I would appreciate any help you might offer, particularly compatibility of parts.
Thanks,
Curt