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T143 Long Block for '18 FLTRX?

Started by FXDave, May 02, 2018, 07:31:53 AM

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FXDave

May 02, 2018, 07:31:53 AM Last Edit: May 02, 2018, 08:01:35 AM by FXDave
Wondering if anybody here knows of an S&S T143 that is available to replace an M8. Looking to put one in an '18 FLTRX and S&S Doesn't show fitment for '17 and up bikes. Any help appreciated, Thanks!

No Cents

  the T143 is a twin cam case platform. The M8 is a single cam case. Totally different engine designs.
08 FLHX my grocery getter, 124ci, wfolarry 110" heads, Burns pipe, 158/152 sae

VDeuce

Did the frame mounts change? They may have a little bit.

FXDave

May 02, 2018, 01:39:35 PM #3 Last Edit: May 02, 2018, 01:46:46 PM by FXDave
Quote from: No Cents on May 02, 2018, 08:28:20 AM
  the T143 is a twin cam case platform. The M8 is a single cam case. Totally different engine designs.
Yes I know they're very different engine designs. Just was curious if anyone knew of a 143 which would mount in place of an M8, or if it was even possible. Have a very good customer looking to have one installed on his '18 and figured this would be the place to go for suggestions or to see if anybody knew of a way to do so without changing the transmission, etc.  Thanks for the input!

VDeuce

Definitely going to need the trans and primary as well. Expensive swap. Think frame mounting points change a little. Probably a lot cheaper to start with a '15 - '16 as a platform.

PoorUB

That is a good idea. There is not much difference in the motorcycles from '14 and up except for the M8 engine in '17. If he really wants the 143 have him trade or buy a '14-'16 and mod it.
I am an adult?? When did that happen, and how do I make it stop?!

Live Free Or Die

Quote from: No Cents on May 02, 2018, 08:28:20 AM
  the T143 is a twin cam case platform. The M8 is a single cam case. Totally different engine designs.

Star Racing Has a 124" 150 HP Kit for your M8
WWW.Starracing.com

No Cents

   I don't own a M8...but I got a 150hp twin cam  :wink:
08 FLHX my grocery getter, 124ci, wfolarry 110" heads, Burns pipe, 158/152 sae

1workinman

Quote from: No Cents on May 03, 2018, 03:00:27 PM
   I don't own a M8...but I got a 150hp twin cam  :wink:
That's true or a tad over and I think there is several others including Randy now lol .  I think the 143 has potential lol but I would consider a turbo on the engine for what 10k or  so . I sure want a good engine to start with . I sticking with the twin cam . 150 hp sound good to me  :koolaid:

1workinman

I may be mistaken but today on FB I think it was a 17 model  that has a 143 , grudge box , big bear front end ,

PoorUB

Quote from: 1workinman on May 08, 2018, 04:45:02 PM
I may be mistaken but today on FB I think it was a 17 model  that has a 143 , grudge box , big bear front end ,

Sure, it could be, but you need to drop in a TC drive line too. Anything can be done if you throw enough money at it!
I am an adult?? When did that happen, and how do I make it stop?!

HD/Wrench

A guy on a FB page installed a 124 S&S into his 17 or 18 bagger .. I asked about specs but never heard back he posted photos so it did happen , but no real info on how it was done , amount of time etc

sfmichael

Quote from: 1workinman on May 08, 2018, 04:45:02 PM
I may be mistaken but today on FB I think it was a 17 model  that has a 143 , grudge box , big bear front end ,

do you have a link to that?  :pop:
Colorado Springs, CO.

1workinman

Quote from: sfmichael on May 11, 2018, 09:10:31 PM
Quote from: 1workinman on May 08, 2018, 04:45:02 PM
I may be mistaken but today on FB I think it was a 17 model  that has a 143 , grudge box , big bear front end ,

do you have a link to that?  :pop:
I have to try to find it , I only seen it once

Hillside Motorcycle

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