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I have the Wood TW-222 cams & LOVE them! They come on strong at 2,000 and run out very nice in upper rpms as well.
They perform way better above 4,000 than the SE 255s. The Andrews 48H cams are a good choice for low end grunt as well, and will also run out better than the SE 255s.
They perform way better above 4,000 than the SE 255s. The Andrews 48H cams are a good choice for low end grunt as well, and will also run out better than the SE 255s.
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For that low rpm range where you wanted your power, you should have been comparing the SE 255 to the Wood TW 222 & Andrews 48H.
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I seldom need to take it above 4k off the line she pulls like a freight train.
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I will add also that if you're changing cams for performance, it's only going to be as good as your exhaust system & you'll be wasting money if you have slip-ons or short system that doesn't perform well. Don't make the same mistake I did....do exhaust first or at the same time. Don't buy an exhaust system for looks...buy for real performance.
People that say their short shots or slip-ons perform well with their aftermarket cams have never seen the real performance gains of a good system. Not slamming anyone for their choices, just speaking from experience.
After the cam install, I wasn't please with the gains, so I decided to do exhaust also.
I gained 9hp & 7tq on the dyno just from changing out the stock head pipes with V&H slip-ons to a D&D Fatcat. If you want to get the most out of the money you're going to spend doing cams, get a good exhaust system too....I recommend a good 2-1 if you want real world performance gains.
For example short shots look awesome, but they perform like ****....especially for low end torque, which is why you're wanting to do cams in the first place. You want torque, you want a 2-1 or if you want to stay with a 2-2 system, the longer they are the better.
People that say their short shots or slip-ons perform well with their aftermarket cams have never seen the real performance gains of a good system. Not slamming anyone for their choices, just speaking from experience.
After the cam install, I wasn't please with the gains, so I decided to do exhaust also.
I gained 9hp & 7tq on the dyno just from changing out the stock head pipes with V&H slip-ons to a D&D Fatcat. If you want to get the most out of the money you're going to spend doing cams, get a good exhaust system too....I recommend a good 2-1 if you want real world performance gains.
For example short shots look awesome, but they perform like ****....especially for low end torque, which is why you're wanting to do cams in the first place. You want torque, you want a 2-1 or if you want to stay with a 2-2 system, the longer they are the better.
Last edited by Sharkman73; Nov 14, 2013 at 11:38 AM.
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Also, I will add...nothing looks better than short shots!
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I have the Andrews 48H. For me it is just right. Very good lowend and mid. Dont run my bike at past 4000 but have just to see and it is still pulling hard past 5000. I like riding in the hills in 4th gear. 40 mph to 60 mph in hills and never change gears. I have been on freeway at 70 and hit it to get past someone trying to drive in the same lane as me and 70 to 100 is real quick.
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I have the Andrews 48H. For me it is just right. Very good lowend and mid. Dont run my bike at past 4000 but have just to see and it is still pulling hard past 5000. I like riding in the hills in 4th gear. 40 mph to 60 mph in hills and never change gears. I have been on freeway at 70 and hit it to get past someone trying to drive in the same lane as me and 70 to 100 is real quick.
48H cams have similar characteristics to the TW-222 from everyone I talk to, especially when combined with a good 2-1 pipe like both of us have.
Also, I can cruise comfortably at 55-60 in 6th and still have good pulling power with no lugging when I twist the throttle.
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Sounds about like my Wood TW-222s...,they start pulling like a train about 2,000, but run out well in higher rpms also. I rarely go past about 4,500, but when I have it's still pulling hard all the way through. I couldn't be happier.
48H cams have similar characteristics to the TW-222 from everyone I talk to, especially when combined with a good 2-1 pipe like both of us have.
Also, I can cruise comfortably at 55-60 in 6th and still have good pulling power with no lugging when I twist the throttle.
48H cams have similar characteristics to the TW-222 from everyone I talk to, especially when combined with a good 2-1 pipe like both of us have.
Also, I can cruise comfortably at 55-60 in 6th and still have good pulling power with no lugging when I twist the throttle.
