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" a better choice than the sometimes uncertain adventure of a complete rebuild "
" reliability and durability are well above anything that was possible back in 1970-1990 "

Custom Chrome Europe Adds Ultima Shovelhead and Evo Replacement Engines and Gearboxes

PARTS AND ACCESSORIES
Custom Chrome Europe ( CCE ) is to sell complete engines and transmissions offered in the United States by Ultima Products of Pevely , Missouri , initially stocking six new engines and six gearboxes , including Shovelhead and Evolution style engines . Representing a " modern state-of-the-art replacement option for aging Evolution and Shovelhead style motors , with many old Shovelhead and Evolution motors reaching their mileage limits - and with some installed aftermarket replacements also showing their age - the latest in manufacturing and materials technology and competitive pricing makes the addition of Ultima powertrains to our product range a major business opportunity for our dealers ," says CCE ' s Axel Scherer . " The Ultima engine and parts program is extensive , so we have selected the engine and gearbox options best suited for the European market - those most suited to European riding , custom and performance conditions and preferences .
" a better choice than the sometimes uncertain adventure of a complete rebuild "
" The two engine lines we have chosen for their reliability and look are the 96 cubic inch ' Shovelhead ' style and the 100 cubic inch ' Competition Series ' Evo replacement motor . " Both are thoroughly developed and proven V-twins utilizing the latest technology , hidden under the
include dual plug heads , compression release valves and a solid 3-bolt exhaust manifold ." For any 1985-1999 Evolution V-Twin replacement , the Ultima ' Competition Series ' Evolution 100 " motors are a " state of the art modern motor design that redefines the performance of the Evolution motor into the 21st century . Ultima Evolution 100 " motors have been developed for reliability and
" reliability and durability are well above anything that was possible back in 1970-1990 "
longevity - these engines can give any classic Evoride a newly extended lifetime , while still offering more horsepower and torque than the original stock Evolution motor ." Lowered compression and milder cams " add to rideability and endurance " with less stress for the battery and starter . Both engine lines also feature decompression valves for easier starting and bigger
Natural black finish
96 cubic inch Shovelhead replacement engine in Blackout finish
( featuring wrinkle black crank housing , cylinders and heads ) and the " stylish Blackout " all-black motor versions for radical looking bikes - thus adding up to six new engine options . All CCE distributed Ultima motors come with a 2-year warranty . To complement the engines and create a complete driveline option , CCE has added six new gearboxes , with the Ultima 6-speed transmissions replacing the stock versions and matching the style and finish options of the engines . " Originally developed to take the ' beating ' of much stronger Ultima motors , these gearboxes are literally ' bulletproof ' for the task concerned ahead . Again , contemporary materials and manufacturing
Six speed transmission in polished alumninum
classic look of the two traditional V-twin designs . Both engine lines are classic replacement motors for the stock originals and are competitively priced - making them a better choice than the sometimes uncertain adventure of the costs for parts and worktime of a complete engine rebuild . " The Shovelhead 96 " motor offers the nostalgic look of the 1966-1984 original , still boasting more displacement , horsepower and torque . Plus , a considerable boost in reliability thanks to new materials and the CNC-manufacturing technologies . " The upgraded design features of the Ultima Shovel
100 cubic inch " Competition Series " replacement engine for Evo
Natural finish
cooling fins on the cylinders and heads . Surface options are aluminum raw , aluminum raw black
Six speed transmission with kickstarter in raw aluminium
procedures - including gears and shafts made from hardened 8620 steel and transmission cases machined from A356-T6 aluminum - mean a level of increased reliability and durability well above anything that was possible back in 1970-1990 ." Options include versions without and with kickstarter for a wide variety of exchange possibilities . For the 6-speeders , surface options are aluminum raw , aluminum raw black and aluminum polished . All Ultima gearboxes come with a 32-tooth pulley included .
CUSTOM CHROME EUROPE Grolsheim , GERMANY Tel : + 49 ( 0 ) 6721 4007 0 info @ customchrome . de www . custom-chrome-europe . com www . ultimaproducts . com
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