View Poll Results: What cam should I use for my carbureted 2003 Wide Glide?
Andrews 21
2
15.38%
Andrews 26
7
53.85%
S&S 509
4
30.77%
Screamin Eagle 203
0
0%
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Which cam would you recommend?
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Which cam would you recommend?
I have a 2003 Dyna Wide Glide with a stock, carbureted 88ci motor. I have SE slip on exhaust and an S&S Super air cleaner. I am looking to do the Hydraulic Cam Chain conversion, and I figure while I'm there, I will put some new cams in as well. I am looking for low to mid range torque, but I still would like to be able to pass a semi at 80mph while in 5th gear without a problem, like I can now. I've been doing a lot or research, but almost everything I find, is on touring bikes, not Dynas. I don't want to do the 95 BB kit as of yet. From what I am seeing, most people like the Andrews 21 and 26 cams or the S&S 509. Few people like the SE 203 cam. I know this is a topic that everyone asks about, but I am just looking for some advice on where I should go with what I am trying to go after. Thanks in advance for all your help!
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I have a 2003 Dyna Wide Glide with a stock, carbureted 88ci motor. I have SE slip on exhaust and an S&S Super air cleaner. I am looking to do the Hydraulic Cam Chain conversion, and I figure while I'm there, I will put some new cams in as well. I am looking for low to mid range torque, but I still would like to be able to pass a semi at 80mph while in 5th gear without a problem, like I can now. I've been doing a lot or research, but almost everything I find, is on touring bikes, not Dynas. I don't want to do the 95 BB kit as of yet. From what I am seeing, most people like the Andrews 21 and 26 cams or the S&S 509. Few people like the SE 203 cam. I know this is a topic that everyone asks about, but I am just looking for some advice on where I should go with what I am trying to go after. Thanks in advance for all your help!
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BB. No8,
I have 35K miles on my bike. I had the tensioners checked about 1,000 miles ago and they were fine. I just want the peace of mind of knowing I will not have to mess with them again. I have thought about going to gear driven, but I do not like that idea so much. It is just a personal preference I guess. I am upgrading the oil pump and swapping the cam plate with a billet cam plate and the Screamin Eagle oil pump. One thing that I am not sure of though that you may be able to answer for me is, would I need to have my carbs re-jetted if I swap the cam to a bolt on cam?
I have 35K miles on my bike. I had the tensioners checked about 1,000 miles ago and they were fine. I just want the peace of mind of knowing I will not have to mess with them again. I have thought about going to gear driven, but I do not like that idea so much. It is just a personal preference I guess. I am upgrading the oil pump and swapping the cam plate with a billet cam plate and the Screamin Eagle oil pump. One thing that I am not sure of though that you may be able to answer for me is, would I need to have my carbs re-jetted if I swap the cam to a bolt on cam?
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BB. No8,
I have 35K miles on my bike. I had the tensioners checked about 1,000 miles ago and they were fine. I just want the peace of mind of knowing I will not have to mess with them again. I have thought about going to gear driven, but I do not like that idea so much. It is just a personal preference I guess. I am upgrading the oil pump and swapping the cam plate with a billet cam plate and the Screamin Eagle oil pump. One thing that I am not sure of though that you may be able to answer for me is, would I need to have my carbs re-jetted if I swap the cam to a bolt on cam?
I have 35K miles on my bike. I had the tensioners checked about 1,000 miles ago and they were fine. I just want the peace of mind of knowing I will not have to mess with them again. I have thought about going to gear driven, but I do not like that idea so much. It is just a personal preference I guess. I am upgrading the oil pump and swapping the cam plate with a billet cam plate and the Screamin Eagle oil pump. One thing that I am not sure of though that you may be able to answer for me is, would I need to have my carbs re-jetted if I swap the cam to a bolt on cam?
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I'd go with Andrews 21n conversion cams & use the late model plate & pump, that way you have roller chains both front & rear, I think you can still get the parts list from Andrews. Don't forget to change your inner cam bearings to full complement instead of INAs.
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Check out the Red Shift 511. Bolt in, super quiet valvetrain. Earlier intake valve close than stock (34*) so it builds a few psi more cylinder pressure. Great throttle response & good power down low & pulls hard to redline. Put these in my '02 & couldn't be happier. With Cycle Shack slip ons, high flow a/c & re-jet, it gets down the road more than quickly enough to get me into trouble.
If you're going to stay at 88", the S&S 509 is supposed to give the biggest seat of the pants bang for the buck, but isn't a good choice if planning on going to 95"/97"/98".
If you're going to stay at 88", the S&S 509 is supposed to give the biggest seat of the pants bang for the buck, but isn't a good choice if planning on going to 95"/97"/98".