This 3-5/8" big bore kit may be used to replace the cylinders and pistons of an S&S SH96 engine or a stock HD shovelhead engine that has been upgraded with an S&S 96" Hot Set Up Kit . This kit may also be used to upgrade an engine with an S&S 86" stock bore stroker kit to 96". Stock crankcases must be bored to accomodate the 3-5/8" bore cylinders. The kit includes S&S 3-5/8" bore cylinders, 3-5/8" bore forged pistons with rings and wristpins, head gaskets, base gaskets, exhaust gaskets, and instructions. Compression is 9:1. The cylinders are longer then stock , so longer pushrods, and manifold must be used.