{"id":1358,"date":"2023-06-04T17:25:06","date_gmt":"2023-06-04T17:25:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roarontheshore.com\/?p=1358"},"modified":"2023-09-27T09:41:42","modified_gmt":"2023-09-27T09:41:42","slug":"panhead-vs-shovelhead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roarontheshore.com\/panhead-vs-shovelhead\/","title":{"rendered":"Harley Davidson Panhead Vs Shovelhead | Which Iconic Engine Offers More?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Shovelhead engines are the successors of the great Panhead engines from Harley Davidson. However, the main difference between Panhead and Shovelhead is in the design of the engine head. Whereas the panhead looks like an upside-down cooking pan, the shovelhead engine’s head resembles a coal shovel.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

From outlook to output, there are plenty of modifications between these two engines. Though at first glance, you may only notice the changes in design, the differences among internal parts and mechanisms are way too much. So, let’s explore every detail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Harley Davidson Panhead Engine Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Panhead engines were named so due to the shape of the engine\u2019s head, which looks like an upside-down cooking pan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, they released two versions of the engines: code “FL” for 74 cubic inches engines, and the legendary “FLH” for 61 cubic inches engines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, it includes many noble designs in the history of motorcycles like coolant circulating pipes, new rocker arm designs, hydraulically operated valves, etc.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A detailed specification table for the Harley Davidson Panhead Engine is below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine Size<\/strong><\/td>74 cubic inches (1208cc)<\/td><\/tr>
Bore size<\/strong><\/td>3 and 7\/16 inches (87mm)<\/td><\/tr>
Stroke length<\/strong><\/td>3 and 31\/32 inches (101mm)<\/td><\/tr>
Compression ratio<\/strong><\/td>7:1<\/td><\/tr>
Engine cooling system<\/strong><\/td>Air-cooled<\/td><\/tr>
Maximum power<\/strong><\/td>50 HP at 4800 RPM<\/td><\/tr>
Maximum torque<\/strong><\/td>62 lb-ft at 3200 RPM<\/td><\/tr>
Piston displacement<\/strong><\/td>73.66 cubic inches<\/td><\/tr>
Gearbox<\/strong><\/td>Hand-controlled, 4 stages<\/td><\/tr>
Engine shape<\/strong><\/td>45-degree, V-Shaped<\/td><\/tr>
Material<\/strong><\/td>Iron (Cylinder), Aluminum (Engine head)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Read Also:<\/strong> Harley Ironhead Vs Shovelhead: Which Engine Is More Powerful?<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Harley Davidson Shovelhead Engine Specs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In shovelhead engines, the main change was the engine head, which came with a coal-shovel type cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the most important upgrades was the horsepower, which was increased by 10 times compared to the previous model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The shovelhead engine also has two variants of 75 and 80 cubic inch cylinders. Though there were some problems with this engine, Harley solved them in later versions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This engine was so popular that it increased Harley’s overall sales by 26%. Shovelhead engines were better in some aspects than Panheads. Let’s see the specifications of Shovelhead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Engine Size<\/strong><\/td>75 cubic inches (1200cc)80 cubic inches (1310cc)<\/td><\/tr>
Bore size<\/strong><\/td>3.498 inches (88.85mm)<\/td><\/tr>
Stroke length<\/strong><\/td>4.250 inches (107.95mm)<\/td><\/tr>
Compression ratio<\/strong><\/td>8:1<\/td><\/tr>
Engine cooling system<\/strong><\/td>Air-cooled<\/td><\/tr>
Maximum power<\/strong><\/td>65 HP at 5600 RPM<\/td><\/tr>
Maximum torque<\/strong><\/td>62 lb-ft at 4000 RPM<\/td><\/tr>
Piston displacement<\/strong><\/td>73.66 cubic inches<\/td><\/tr>
Gearbox<\/strong><\/td>FootShift, 5 stages<\/td><\/tr>
Engine shape<\/strong><\/td>45-degree, V-Shaped<\/td><\/tr>
Material<\/strong><\/td>Cast iron (Cylinder), Aluminum (Engine head)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Read Also:<\/strong> Dyna Vs Softail | Comparing Harley-Davidson\u2019s Iconic Legends<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

What Are The Similarities Between Harley Panhead And Shovelhead Engine?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Panhead and Shovelhead engines have very minor differences in terms of overall design, except for the engine head. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The overall structure of the engine is almost the same. Let’s explore the similarities between Panhead and Shovelhead Harley engines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n