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Old Dec 30, 2010 | 11:39 AM
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I have read a lot here and there about camshaft upgrades, which is the best for the stock 96" and where is the best place to get one? Better yet, what is the first engine upgrade I should do (apart from AC and pipes)? Also, what are your opinions on the S&S 106" top end upgrade kit?
 
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I dont know which is the best but i plan going with the andrews 37 cams since they are pretty much bolt on....
 
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Do a search for Wood's TW-555 . There is a thread started in the bagger section that has a TON of info . Also , FuelMoto has a 107" kit that comes with those cams . Again , do a search ot two here on the forum , and you'll find more info than you care to read . BTW....I love your FXD ! What kind of bars are they ?
 
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Here , I did it for ya...
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/searc...archid=6973190
 
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Originally Posted by jaysonL
Do a search for Wood's TW-555 . There is a thread started in the bagger section that has a TON of info . Also , FuelMoto has a 107" kit that comes with those cams . Again , do a search ot two here on the forum , and you'll find more info than you care to read . BTW....I love your FXD ! What kind of bars are they ?
They are some custom ones I picked up at the Long Beach swap meet in SoCal. Thanks!
 
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had mine trued and welded with a lefty bearing, the timpkin bearing is very $$$ and not really needed unless you are pushing 135hp+
 
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Cycle Rama 575 or Wood TW 5-6 are two with high lift and an early intake valve close, they won't bleed off too much compression.
 
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Depends on what kind of riding you want to do.... do you want low end grunt, or mid-range roll- on power?

Very next step though before you re-cam it..... get a tuner.
 
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Originally Posted by archergodwin

Very next step though before you re-cam it..... get a tuner.
And there is a whole 'nother can of worms to dig through!!!!!!
 
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I'm looking into the SE 259E's with the CNC heads. I have the work-up sheet at a friends who works in parts a a dealer, so I can get the parts at his cost.
 
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