howdy people,
first, I bow down in awe at some of the set-ups I'm encountering here. I've recently picked up an '03 FXDWG that was stage one'd by the previous owner - K&N, jetted (don't know specifics, but she prefers to run a little rich), V&H short shots. OK... I'm ready to start looking for a little more bottom on her. It goes without saying, money is very tight, I can only dream of super-stroker big-bores and CNC'd heads, but...
I should also say that I'll probably never see 5k RPM's, but I'd LOVE enough torque to run the gears without touching the throttle ;-)
I'd like some opinions as to where the best placement of money is now and the future path I should take.
First, I'm thinking I'd like to go with an upgraded ignition to get rid of the set/locked timing. Anyone have experience with Crane's HI-4TC, Twin-tec's TC88, and/or the HD sanctioned Screamin' Eagle? It looks like SE does not make anything for carbed bikes that is adjustable. Can I expect to pull some more bottom/mid torque from an ignition upgrade?
Second, I feel like the short-shots need to at least be replaced by something with a cross-over...(?) I'm thinking the V&H big-shots or one of their other models that have the "power-chamber". I'm sure there are "better" pipes out there.... any recommendations, or does the cross-over only effect high RPM bikes?
Last on my list, but probably most important, are cams. I'm thinking the ignition before cams because I feel cams would be a waste on stock ignition. Or should I forego the exhaust and put the money into cams as step #2?
I guess ya also have to keep in mind that I have mechanical background, but not much Harley tuning in it. Are there selectable, spark mappings on any of the ignition modules that could be "close enough" for someone who is not literate enough to create custom maps?
thanks for the feedback,
m
first, I bow down in awe at some of the set-ups I'm encountering here. I've recently picked up an '03 FXDWG that was stage one'd by the previous owner - K&N, jetted (don't know specifics, but she prefers to run a little rich), V&H short shots. OK... I'm ready to start looking for a little more bottom on her. It goes without saying, money is very tight, I can only dream of super-stroker big-bores and CNC'd heads, but...
I should also say that I'll probably never see 5k RPM's, but I'd LOVE enough torque to run the gears without touching the throttle ;-)
I'd like some opinions as to where the best placement of money is now and the future path I should take.
First, I'm thinking I'd like to go with an upgraded ignition to get rid of the set/locked timing. Anyone have experience with Crane's HI-4TC, Twin-tec's TC88, and/or the HD sanctioned Screamin' Eagle? It looks like SE does not make anything for carbed bikes that is adjustable. Can I expect to pull some more bottom/mid torque from an ignition upgrade?
Second, I feel like the short-shots need to at least be replaced by something with a cross-over...(?) I'm thinking the V&H big-shots or one of their other models that have the "power-chamber". I'm sure there are "better" pipes out there.... any recommendations, or does the cross-over only effect high RPM bikes?
Last on my list, but probably most important, are cams. I'm thinking the ignition before cams because I feel cams would be a waste on stock ignition. Or should I forego the exhaust and put the money into cams as step #2?
I guess ya also have to keep in mind that I have mechanical background, but not much Harley tuning in it. Are there selectable, spark mappings on any of the ignition modules that could be "close enough" for someone who is not literate enough to create custom maps?
thanks for the feedback,
m