How big can you bore a Twin Cam 88?
Factory 1999-2006 Twin Cam® engines are equipped with 4” stroke crankshafts. The factory cylinder bore size of 3-3/4” yields the 88” displacement.
What’s the difference between a Twin Cam 88 and 88B engine?
This is a marked improvement over the previous engine models, allowing for greater horsepower for the motorcycles. 88B twin cam engines is the dual coil system. This ensures that no models of engine. In these, sparks fired unnecessarily and were wasted occasionally. of compression in the engine. It also improves the overall efficiency of
What is the displacement of a twin cam engine?
The 88 represents the displacement in cubic inches of the standard engine. The bore is 95.3 mm (3.75 in) and the stroke is 101.6 mm (4.00 in), meaning the displacement is 88 cu in (1,450 cc). The Twin Cam 96 displaces 96.7 cu in (1,584 cc).
How much does a big bore kit on a TC 88 cost?
Increasing displacement from 88″ to 95″ will net about 10HP/12TQ; stock heads and cams; Stage I exhaust and air filter. At a DIY cost of about $350, it’s the best bang for the buck in performance upgrades on a $$/HP-TQ basis. YMMV.
When did the Harley Davidson twin cam engine come out?
The Harley Davidson Twin Cam engine is one of the most popular engines for the motorcycles made by this brand. Coming in two different models of V-Twin engine, 88 and 88B, the twin cam was initially released for the production year 1999.
How big is a Twin Cam 88 big bore?
9.3:1 compression95 cubic inch Bolt-on big bore kit for Harley Davidson Twin Cam 88 models No crankcase machining required for installation Cylinder kit includes 9.3:1 compression cast pistons and rings pre-fitted to cylinders Order top end gasket kit separately part #G307 This set comes in BLACK WRINKLE finish
The 88 represents the displacement in cubic inches of the standard engine. The bore is 95.3 mm (3.75 in) and the stroke is 101.6 mm (4.00 in), meaning the displacement is 88 cu in (1,450 cc). The Twin Cam 96 displaces 96.7 cu in (1,584 cc).
What’s the life expectancy of a Twin Cam 88?
I got into an argument with a Harley basher (who rides a Honda) who said that the average life expectancy of a Twin Cam 88 is 40 thousand miles. I argued, but had nothing to back it up. I’ve owned three Harley’s and never had any engine (or trans) problems, but none of them have gone over 25K before I bought the next.
What’s the big bore kit for a Harley Davidson 88?
Description Big bore conversion kit 88ci to 95ci for Harley Davidson Twin Cam 88 2000 – 2006, includes 9.3:1 compression cast pistons and black wrinkle finish cylinders. Bolt on kit ready to install and run. 9.3:1 compression95 cubic inch Bolt-on big bore kit for Harley Davidson Twin Cam 88 models