will just doing cams make a difference?
will just doing cams make a difference?
i have a stock 88" on my 01 wideglide an wanted to know if i just do cams what kind of diff would i see?any noticable power? also what cams would you recommend? i dont have alot of cash to play with thats why i cant do atop end kit like i would like so thats not in the future for me.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 17,547
Likes: 7,153
From: Oxford, Nc
The point is that yes, 'just a cam' can make for a significant improvement, providing the cam choice is designed for a mostly stock motor. (Stage I e.g.) And with an '01, with it's excellent crankshaft you could consider gear drive cams and get rid of the chain tensioners too! ( Of course, that's more money.)
And there are many, many choices available. Please do your homework and talk to several of the people that install them before you make your decision.
Last edited by Stiggy; Aug 5, 2012 at 01:35 PM.
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 637
Likes: 3
From: Iowa
I would go with a 26 over a 21 on a stock dyna they only have 500 rpm difference. I have the 26 in my bike, I noticed a difference on my bike when I just installed cams. The 37 is more for 95 with high compression.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,016
Likes: 3
From: West New york, NJ
So will some of the site sponsors. That is about the norm. $170+ or so to bore and then the price of pistons.
Trending Topics
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 1,016
Likes: 3
From: West New york, NJ
The 26 is a good cam for the 88" on a dyna. The 21 would be better if you do more 2-up or had a heavier bike. The 26 will also work with a mild big bore. You will want to step up to a 37 or 57 though if you want more out of the big bore.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider
Verdad Gallardo
The Best and Worst Harley-Davidson Moves of 2025
Verdad Gallardo
Tourer
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 290
Likes: 2
From: wayland ny
i have a stock 88" on my 01 wideglide an wanted to know if i just do cams what kind of diff would i see?any noticable power? also what cams would you recommend? i dont have alot of cash to play with thats why i cant do atop end kit like i would like so thats not in the future for me.
By the time you buy cam's a gasket kit and have the bike rejetted your looking at 5-600 bucks i got my big bore kit for $630 then $30 for a reflash then about $120 for the final tune on the dyno. My 2 cents is save your money and get the bore kit when you can afford it.