Best Cam for 103" HO
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10-18-2017, 06:06 AM
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I went with the Woods 222's. Good numbers 92/112, but if I had it to do over again, I might go with the Woods 555's or Andrews 57's. Basically the same numbers, with room for growth. The 222's severely limit your growth, as they are meant for stock compression only. Even so, if you're not going to do anything other than cams, I might go with the Andrews 48's this time. Torque is said to come on earlier than the 222's. Now, if you plan to do more, I would definitely call FuelMoto, Frank Drago or Hillside. They have developed several power packages, and have posted their Dyno results. I wish I would have done more research before deciding to do cams only. I know Dragobikeworks gives veteran discounts, where as FuelMoto only gives discounts to active duty. I don't really know anything about Hillside, other then reviews written here.
Great cams, comes on super quick.
Frank loves to talk bikes and will always make time for you.
Kudos to him.
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10-18-2017, 03:17 PM
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10-18-2017, 04:12 PM
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So... if I went with a cam upgrade, I'd do the work myself. I've been turning wrenches as an aircraft mechanic for over 30 years and do all my own bike maintenance (my 2015 Ultra hasn't seen a dealer since I bought it, and hopefully never will). After looking at the shop manual for replacing cams, it doesn't look like a simple job, although one I can do. Header also has to come off to gain access to the cover bolts. Looks like I'll also need so special tools (bearing puller). having said all that, will I notice a substantial gain in torque? I say this because after doing several other "performance" upgrades on my bike, I've never really been blown away by the increase in power. Is this upgrade really worth the effort or will I be disappointed after doing all the work required? Oh, I'm also running the FP3. I've done the intake and exhaust (header and muffler changes). None of those upgrades really seem to add much in my opinion. Maybe new cams will?
Last edited by HogPilot54; 10-18-2017 at 04:13 PM.
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10-18-2017, 05:28 PM
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Mate,, I would have to respectfully disagree with you ....
Here in Oz the SE204 cams are still sold ..... They may be discontinued in the USA for some unknown reason, which I dont know about,, but that would seem very strange .....