What engine mods to do?
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What engine mods to do?
I have a 03 Superglide carbed, I am looking at doing some engine mods. But finances are limited at this time..
At this point I have done the stage one.. Pipes, jetting and a/c..!
I called the local indy about having cams done.. this is what I was told they would do and cost..
andrews 26 roller chain cams, se cam plate upgrade, lifters, adjustable pushrods. oil pump.. bearings, gaskets and such along with dyno tune.. Cost of $1500 or less out the door.. First, Is this a good price?
I am also wondering how much of difference the cams will make..
I do alot of two up riding and freeway. but I also like to run the hell out of her from time to time also.. so basically I want all around performance for my money.. gas mileage is also a small concern.. I also wanted to ask should I save my money and do a complete build or just do the cams and upgrade now..? My tension shoes are in pretty good shape.. but I want to do the upgrade to avoid any possible problems.. Does anyone have any ideas on cams to use or should the build be done.. I would do this myself, but my work hours and bills dont allow me any spare time hardly..
Thank you for the help and any advice will be greatly appreciated..
At this point I have done the stage one.. Pipes, jetting and a/c..!
I called the local indy about having cams done.. this is what I was told they would do and cost..
andrews 26 roller chain cams, se cam plate upgrade, lifters, adjustable pushrods. oil pump.. bearings, gaskets and such along with dyno tune.. Cost of $1500 or less out the door.. First, Is this a good price?
I am also wondering how much of difference the cams will make..
I do alot of two up riding and freeway. but I also like to run the hell out of her from time to time also.. so basically I want all around performance for my money.. gas mileage is also a small concern.. I also wanted to ask should I save my money and do a complete build or just do the cams and upgrade now..? My tension shoes are in pretty good shape.. but I want to do the upgrade to avoid any possible problems.. Does anyone have any ideas on cams to use or should the build be done.. I would do this myself, but my work hours and bills dont allow me any spare time hardly..
Thank you for the help and any advice will be greatly appreciated..
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gladiator.... heres my opinion
1. a good 2-1 exhuast(road rage,d&d , v&h...) for low end power
2. a set of tw555 bolt in cams ( great with no headwork and even better with it if you decide)
3. a VERYYYY good dyno guy (prob the most important)
you;ll be happier than a pig in $hit.. remember that power= money... u can do a 98inch kit for prob $3000-$3500 ready to ride, if you have a shop do it. it all depends on what you want... u want a hot rod build? or just a little more umphh? my advice is stated up above
1. a good 2-1 exhuast(road rage,d&d , v&h...) for low end power
2. a set of tw555 bolt in cams ( great with no headwork and even better with it if you decide)
3. a VERYYYY good dyno guy (prob the most important)
you;ll be happier than a pig in $hit.. remember that power= money... u can do a 98inch kit for prob $3000-$3500 ready to ride, if you have a shop do it. it all depends on what you want... u want a hot rod build? or just a little more umphh? my advice is stated up above
Last edited by boston joe; Mar 26, 2012 at 11:35 AM.
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not to sure on the andrews , they are good cams and cheaper in price than woods. ive only used and put in woods cams so im am favorable of them. call up r&r cycles and ask for art, they are one of the best known motor shops in the country. someone there will guide you in the right direction explain to them how you like to ride and what your lookign for. http://www.cart.rrcycles.com/ defintely worth a call.. there asre too many diferent cams and opinions to marry one cam as the best.. worth ur time to call a well known shop/builder and have them explain it to you, ive talked to so many doin my builds and there all great guys.
Last edited by boston joe; Mar 26, 2012 at 03:01 PM.
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Any reason why you wouldnt opt for the gear drive cams instead of chain? It would eliminate one point of failure (cam chain tensioner & chain). Also...doing some head work may give you more bang for your buck, once you get it dialed in.
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gladiator.... heres my opinion
1. a good 2-1 exhuast(road rage,d&d , v&h...) for low end power
2. a set of tw555 bolt in cams ( great with no headwork and even better with it if you decide)
3. a VERYYYY good dyno guy (prob the most important)
you;ll be happier than a pig in $hit.. remember that power= money... u can do a 98inch kit for prob $3000-$3500 ready to ride, if you have a shop do it. it all depends on what you want... u want a hot rod build? or just a little more umphh? my advice is stated up above
1. a good 2-1 exhuast(road rage,d&d , v&h...) for low end power
2. a set of tw555 bolt in cams ( great with no headwork and even better with it if you decide)
3. a VERYYYY good dyno guy (prob the most important)
you;ll be happier than a pig in $hit.. remember that power= money... u can do a 98inch kit for prob $3000-$3500 ready to ride, if you have a shop do it. it all depends on what you want... u want a hot rod build? or just a little more umphh? my advice is stated up above
$1500 is not bad if you are upgrading the cam plate as well to the new style. If your tensioners are good, you can just put new ones in anyway and save about $500 on the plate upgrade. If you don't have tensioner problems now, replacement ones will probably last 100,000 miles. Most of the wear is due to rough chain edges. If yours are smooth, not too many problems.
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not to sure on the andrews , they are good cams and cheaper in price than woods. ive only used and put in woods cams so im am favorable of them. call up r&r cycles and ask for art, they are one of the best known motor shops in the country. someone there will guide you in the right direction explain to them how you like to ride and what your lookign for. http://www.cart.rrcycles.com/ defintely worth a call.. there asre too many diferent cams and opinions to marry one cam as the best.. worth ur time to call a well known shop/builder and have them explain it to you, ive talked to so many doin my builds and there all great guys.
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Don't get ur panties in a bunch like I said I wasn't familiar with andrews cam to call a engine shop u need ti take a chill pill and mentioning r&r is fine there are tons of post mention non forum sponsors