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Title: Thoughts on throttle body for a 124
Post by: 08flstf on December 18, 2018, 07:18:29 PM
Am considering a bolt on 124 kit for my M8. Looking at S&S and T-man. Was wondering what some of you thought about the difference in the Screamin Eagle 64mm vs the HPI 62mm. I think it's about $200 more give or take for the HPI. Just wondering what some of you with more experience than me thought about the two different throttle bodies. Also with the different 124 kits, interested in your thoughts on the benefits of the thicker oil rings offered on some kits vs others. I don't mind spending a little more if there is a noticeable difference but I don't want to spend more just for the sake of saying I spent more.
Title: Re: Thoughts on throttle body for a 124
Post by: yobtaf103 on December 18, 2018, 07:33:38 PM
Just watched T-man 124 cyl video on his FB, longer cyl liner for piston stability at bottom of stroke !
Title: Re: Thoughts on throttle body for a 124
Post by: BigT on December 19, 2018, 03:04:06 AM
The SE throttle body seems to support at least 150hp but needs the manifold ported. Use the $200 savings and send it to Ward Performance. The attached picture is an un-ported manifold.
Title: Re: Thoughts on throttle body for a 124
Post by: jbroski on December 19, 2018, 07:24:29 AM
I second bigT advice
Title: Re: Thoughts on throttle body for a 124
Post by: jbroski on December 19, 2018, 08:23:37 AM
same day t body testing hpi vs se with ward manifold on a 117 from last year, used same one on a 124 and 137
Title: Re: Thoughts on throttle body for a 124
Post by: 08flstf on December 19, 2018, 12:55:25 PM
Thanks for the help.
Title: Re: Thoughts on throttle body for a 124
Post by: 1FSTRK on December 19, 2018, 12:56:30 PM
Quote from: jbroski on December 19, 2018, 08:23:37 AM
same day t body testing hpi vs se with ward manifold on a 117 from last year, used same one on a 124 and 137

Excellent post, info and data.
Thanks for posting
Title: Re: Thoughts on throttle body for a 124
Post by: HD/Wrench on January 25, 2019, 06:59:04 AM
THAT is what I like to see .  Nice gains back to back testing  :up: :up:
Title: Re: Thoughts on throttle body for a 124
Post by: schamberin5150 on February 16, 2019, 09:21:31 PM
Quote from: jbroski on December 19, 2018, 08:23:37 AM
same day t body testing hpi vs se with ward manifold on a 117 from last year, used same one on a 124 and 137

What heads were on this motor?
Title: Re: Thoughts on throttle body for a 124
Post by: MakoHD on April 08, 2019, 02:03:09 PM
Has anyone done more testing?
Title: Re: Thoughts on throttle body for a 124
Post by: jbroski on April 09, 2019, 11:59:01 AM
Quote from: schamberin5150 on February 16, 2019, 09:21:31 PM
Quote from: jbroski on December 19, 2018, 08:23:37 AM
same day t body testing hpi vs se with ward manifold on a 117 from last year, used same one on a 124 and 137

What heads were on this motor?

stock valve ward cnc ported, stock castings
Title: Re: Thoughts on throttle body for a 124
Post by: 08flstf on April 09, 2019, 07:46:48 PM
Well I procrastinated long enough and started my 124. Ended up going with the S&S 124 kit and the SE 64 tb and sent it to Ward Performance to have the intake ported. Sticking with stock heads and the S&S 475 I already had, and switching to a D&D billetcat. Going to get it tuned Thursday.
Title: Re: Thoughts on throttle body for a 124
Post by: yobtaf103 on April 09, 2019, 10:42:59 PM
Quote from: 08flstf on April 09, 2019, 07:46:48 PM
Well I procrastinated long enough and started my 124. Ended up going with the S&S 124 kit and the SE 64 tb and sent it to Ward Performance to have the intake ported. Sticking with stock heads and the S&S 475 I already had, and switching to a D&D billetcat. Going to get it tuned Thursday.

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Title: Re: Thoughts on throttle body for a 124
Post by: Vision on May 03, 2019, 08:41:30 AM
Any results yet?
Title: Re: Thoughts on throttle body for a 124
Post by: 08flstf on May 03, 2019, 02:51:40 PM
Tuned in at 136/140 and then I broke 3rd gear on my first ride. Have to get trans fixed/replaced then I can give an assessment on how she runs.
Title: Re: Thoughts on throttle body for a 124
Post by: To The Max on April 29, 2021, 04:21:14 AM
Hi Guys , i have a 124 with 475 cam.  thinking of putting a  se 65 m throttle body would getting ward to port the manifold or just go with the stock se manifold. any advice would be handy. Max
Title: Re: Thoughts on throttle body for a 124
Post by: Sunny Jim on May 05, 2021, 12:08:01 AM
My 5 cents worth - if you are not changing Cam profile, porting the heads etc , the gains are minimal and they are probably all at the horsepower end.
Waste of $$$$
Check out he dyno sheets
Title: Re: Thoughts on throttle body for a 124
Post by: To The Max on May 06, 2021, 08:13:27 PM
Was looking for the difference between s e and the ward version but I think you right on my build it might not be worth it . Max
Title: Re: Thoughts on throttle body for a 124
Post by: Don D on May 07, 2021, 05:47:53 AM
I have seen a big mismatch with the SE manifold at the head opening.
Title: Re: Thoughts on throttle body for a 124
Post by: To The Max on May 07, 2021, 04:11:48 PM
What manifold is to larger or smaller or just out of alignment? Thanks Max
Title: Re: Thoughts on throttle body for a 124
Post by: Deye76 on May 07, 2021, 04:59:46 PM
Quote from: HD Street Performance on May 07, 2021, 05:47:53 AM
I have seen a big mismatch with the SE manifold at the head opening.
Oh great, now I find out. Is it any better the plastic one?  :embarrassed:
Title: Re: Thoughts on throttle body for a 124
Post by: Don D on May 08, 2021, 07:54:18 AM
It is just something to check. This may not be chronic. I have one now that will be getting welded to match the SE CNC head opening. About 1/8" off on one side.
Title: Re: Thoughts on throttle body for a 124
Post by: HogMike on May 08, 2021, 11:02:45 AM
Quote from: HD Street Performance on May 08, 2021, 07:54:18 AM
It is just something to check. This may not be chronic. I have one now that will be getting welded to match the SE CNC head opening. About 1/8" off on one side.

Mine matched up very nicely but, not cnc heads, just stock.
Like you say just another check as you go.
Maybe the plastic one is fine, but the SE is much nicer.
JMHO
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Title: Re: Thoughts on throttle body for a 124
Post by: Hillside Motorcycle on June 01, 2021, 02:55:33 AM
Quote from: 08flstf on December 18, 2018, 07:18:29 PM
Am considering a bolt on 124 kit for my M8. Looking at S&S and T-man. Was wondering what some of you thought about the difference in the Screamin Eagle 64mm vs the HPI 62mm. I think it's about $200 more give or take for the HPI. Just wondering what some of you with more experience than me thought about the two different throttle bodies. Also with the different 124 kits, interested in your thoughts on the benefits of the thicker oil rings offered on some kits vs others. I don't mind spending a little more if there is a noticeable difference but I don't want to spend more just for the sake of saying I spent more.

With the almost unavailability of the HD 64's currently which we normally use to help keep costs down, we have now been sending the cores to HPI's Indianapolis location for their 62mm units.
We've seen great results with both.