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I'm doing the 128 kit. My question is can I keep the cam that's already in the bike or is the one included in the kit better? It's a S&S 465C cam that's in it now.
 
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I'm doing the 128 kit. My question is can I keep the cam that's already in the bike or is the one included in the kit better? It's a S&S 465C cam that's in it now.
The SE 128/131 kit with ported SE heads, large intake etc. I think has a lot of potential depending on cam and exhaust choice.
I would check with Cycle-Rama, I think I read he has a cam for this combo (CR-512), but don't limit your search, check around.
 
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The SE 128/131 kit with ported SE heads, large intake etc. I think has a lot of potential depending on cam and exhaust choice.
I would check with Cycle-Rama, I think I read he has a cam for this combo (CR-512), but don't limit your search, check around.
I should just go down there I'm in Orlando I think they are about 100 miles away. Is it just a machine shop or do they install everything too?
 
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I should just go down there I'm in Orlando I think they are about 100 miles away. Is it just a machine shop or do they install everything too?
I think full service with dyno.
He has a website and Facebook page too, give him a call. He seems to be right on top of the M8 performance stuff.
 
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I'm doing the 128 kit. My question is can I keep the cam that's already in the bike or is the one included in the kit better? It's a S&S 465C cam that's in it now.
100% swap that cam
 
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Ive decided to go with cycle rama. More powerful less costly
 
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Cams are designed for jug compression.
*ie...torque cam for stock motor is only good for 10.5:1
Thats what you need to look at.
 
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Ive decided to go with cycle rama. More powerful less costly
Good choice, a custom expert build.
 
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