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Old 10-19-2013, 11:47 PM
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Default Cam upgrade for my stock deuce

G'day guys, can any one tell me what are the biggest cams I can put in my 1450 2005 twin cam deuce? I don't know where to start but I DON'T WANT TO REPLACE PUSHRODS, VALVE SPRINGS OR LIFTERS.
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Old 10-20-2013, 07:28 AM
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This depends if you want your bike fast off the line, 0 to 60 mph bottom end.
Or you want your bike to have good speed / pick up at 40 to 60 mph , top end.
Also have you change your pipes , or worked on your fuel mix ?
 
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Ur pick of Cams should never go by the what's the biggest. That a good way to really mess up Ur engine, U can over cam any engine

Cams must be matched to Ur total Build and Needs.

U really should spend a little time reading links by doing a search on them.

"How to pick Cams for a Harley".
Here's a good place to start.

https://www.google.com/search?q=nick...e+a+Harely+cam


Once U figure out what Ur needs are then come back and tell us so we can help U better.
 
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Old 10-21-2013, 05:01 AM
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Default Cams to choose

Thanks guy's have chosen to do whole thing going with
S&S 583 easy start cams, TH MAX TUNER, adjustable push rods, and high lift Valve springs, what do you think about this combo? Am I going overboard on this or is this a good combo.
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Old 10-21-2013, 08:50 AM
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I think way over board... I would do a simple andrews 26 with a big bore kit
 
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i did andrews 36 cams with big bore kit on my deuce
 
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