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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 09:18 PM
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My stage one peaks at 3500 RPM. My power band is fom 2500-4500 RPM. That is fine with me as I am used to riding at higher RPM. My fist HD was VROD 10 years ago. What cams work best at those RPMs? My bike now is a 2013 Fatbob with a 103"
 

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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 09:21 PM
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What rpms are you speaking of? HP is always on the higher rpms are you speaking for a mid to high rpm torque cam?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 09:26 PM
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Yes, mid to high torque cam. Here is my current dyno sheet.
 
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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With a stage 1 setup i am shocked where the rpm's stop. You sure they done the download ?
 
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Old Jun 14, 2013 | 11:05 PM
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It was a dynotune at a dealership. They used a Screamin Eagle Super Tuner Pro that I purchased. Wished I could tell you more. I do most of my own maintenence but when it comes to electronics, I leave it to the professionals.
 

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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 12:55 AM
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What exactly are you referring to that peaks at 3500, the torque?
The sheet you posted shows HP peak @5500.
That looks like a good flat torque curve.
You'll need more than cams to raise the torque.
 

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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 01:05 AM
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I would give Tman, woods, or V twin performance a call.
We are running the SS585 cams hits hard at 3,000 to limiter.
Some head work will be needed to get some good number though
A lot of guys like the 555 cams or Andrews 26
 
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I am looking to increase the torque. I thought cams would get me there. Am I wrong?
 
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andrews 21 or 26 will do just what you want
 
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Old Jun 15, 2013 | 03:51 PM
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Cams will raise both your hp and tq not sure what the guy above was talking about with needing more than a cam.
 
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