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What is Stage 1 on a motorcycle?
In the first stage, the manufacturer wants to help the engine breathe better and get rid of exhaust faster. Due to many EPA restrictions and DOT laws, a manufacturer must build a restricted breathing motorcycle. Air filters are not free flowing and the exhaust is baffled to comply with noise standards.
How much horsepower does a Stage 1 add to a Harley-Davidson?
+10-15%
Most Stage 1 type modifications are typically in the +10-15% power increase over stock. Stage 2: this is typically referred to an engine with a performance cam upgrade as well as the other components within a Stage 1 combination. A typical Stage 2 has generally +20-25% more HP than stock.
What does Stage 1 upgrade include?
The basic purpose of a Stage 1 Performance Upgrade to your motorcycle is to modify the air filter, exhaust system, and fuel metering system to run as efficiently as possible, allowing it to breathe freely and, as a result, increasing the available power.
What is stage1 performance?
Stage 1. A stage 1 tune is simply an ECU remap or chip tune. This is the most cost-effective way to modify any vehicle for performance. Turbo-diesel and turbo-petrol vehicles respond extremely well to stage 1 tuning and commonly see a 20 – 40% increase in bhp and torque.
How much horsepower does a Stage 2 cam add?
How much HP does a Stage 2 camshaft add? Stage 2 involves upgrading the camshaft, but it also requires you to upgrade the intake and exhaust system as well as remap the ECU to complete Stage 1. When both stages are completed, you can get 20-25% more power out of the engine.
What is the difference between stage 1 and stage 2?
A stage represents a set of upgrades fitted as a set. As you might expect, a stage is how far you’ve gone with tuning part of your car. Stage 2 represents a more tuned car than stage 1. Where things can get a bit confusing is that what each “stage” means can vary from car to car, and even from tuner to tuner.
What does a Stage 1 cam do?
Stage 1 cam sets are used to give increased Torque output in the RPM range below the engine’s Torque peak. More part-throttle Torque, better low RPM throttle response, and increased peak Torque will be produced by these cams. Peak horsepower may also be improved in some cases.
What is needed for Stage 1 tune?
Stage 1. Stage 1 tends to be a series of modifications that can be fitted on their own to a standard car. This would include remaps that don’t require any additional hardware, intake and exhaust upgrades that leave the original catalytic converters in place.
What is the difference between Stage 1 and Stage 2 modifications?
Most Stage 1 type modifications are typically in the +10-15% power increase over stock. Stage 2: this is typically referred to an engine with a performance cam upgrade as well as the other components within a Stage 1 combination. A typical Stage 2 has generally +20-25% more HP than stock.
What is a stage 1 engine upgrade?
Now depending on who you ask, a Stage 1 upgrade could be anything from an exhaust upgrade to a new carburetor. I’m going to base the term “Stage 1″ on what the motor company typically terms for this upgrade.
What is a stage 2 engine?
Stage 2: this is typically referred to an engine with a performance cam upgrade as well as the other components within a Stage 1 combination. A typical Stage 2 has generally +20-25% more HP than stock.
How do I upgrade my Harley Davidson Stage 1?
Harley Stage 1 Upgrade. At minimum you need to let your engine breath by changing the stock air cleaner. You don’t have to spend a fortune but pick something that fits your bike well. If your plan is to keep the look of your current cover assembly go with Screamin’ Eagle or Arlen Ness “Big Sucker” assemblies.