What CAM
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Road Master
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What CAM
This winter I,m thinking I will change out the stock Cam on my twin cam 96 .
I have looked at a lot of aftermarket cams and most are vague as hell about the numbers . Also there is little in uniformity between makes .
I think I will use a Harley cam and looking at the 255 cam . I,m not looking for speed but Low to mid-Range Torque .
Any thought
I have looked at a lot of aftermarket cams and most are vague as hell about the numbers . Also there is little in uniformity between makes .
I think I will use a Harley cam and looking at the 255 cam . I,m not looking for speed but Low to mid-Range Torque .
Any thought
Road Master
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From: columbus, ohio
i'm just about done with a woods 222 in my 103. it's supposed to be a low/mid torque cam. i'm excited as hell to give her a run, but we have had a bit of snow and ice the last couple days. supposed to be almost 60 this weekend though, so after i button everything up and give her a spin i will let you know my thoughts. 
if you search around a bit, many recommend the andrews 48 iirc. supposed to be pretty good for a 96er, but i don't have any direct experience to speak with confidence. but as im sure someone will point out, the search function will provide about a zillion threads to educate yourself on the matter as this is a fairly common question. the other thing you could do is call FM or Hillside, ect, to get their opinion too.
if you search around a bit, many recommend the andrews 48 iirc. supposed to be pretty good for a 96er, but i don't have any direct experience to speak with confidence. but as im sure someone will point out, the search function will provide about a zillion threads to educate yourself on the matter as this is a fairly common question. the other thing you could do is call FM or Hillside, ect, to get their opinion too.
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This winter I,m thinking I will change out the stock Cam on my twin cam 96 .
I have looked at a lot of aftermarket cams and most are vague as hell about the numbers . Also there is little in uniformity between makes .
I think I will use a Harley cam and looking at the 255 cam . I,m not looking for speed but Low to mid-Range Torque .
Any thought
I have looked at a lot of aftermarket cams and most are vague as hell about the numbers . Also there is little in uniformity between makes .
I think I will use a Harley cam and looking at the 255 cam . I,m not looking for speed but Low to mid-Range Torque .
Any thought
I felt no difference when I put on my pipes and a/c, I am really hoping a good cam will make a difference.
Tourer
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BTW, I personally know 2 separate guys that have upped their motors to 103 & the impression I got is that they were less than impressed with the results & both felt the $$ could better be spent elsewhere. Just what I heard..
Tourer
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This winter I,m thinking I will change out the stock Cam on my twin cam 96 .
I have looked at a lot of aftermarket cams and most are vague as hell about the numbers . Also there is little in uniformity between makes .
I think I will use a Harley cam and looking at the 255 cam . I,m not looking for speed but Low to mid-Range Torque .
Any thought
I have looked at a lot of aftermarket cams and most are vague as hell about the numbers . Also there is little in uniformity between makes .
I think I will use a Harley cam and looking at the 255 cam . I,m not looking for speed but Low to mid-Range Torque .
Any thought
Cruiser
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From: South Carolina
i have used 3 different cams and i wanted power in the same range as you.
in terms of performance i rate them in the following order
stock cam
se 255
andrews 54h
wood 555
in terms of performance i rate them in the following order
stock cam
se 255
andrews 54h
wood 555
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Road Master
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Fever, don't underestimate the SE 204, it's a great little boost for just that kinda range. I understand they don't do well with big bore conversions though, so maybe do some digging on that. I'm very happy with mine, on a stock 96"!
BTW, I personally know 2 separate guys that have upped their motors to 103 & the impression I got is that they were less than impressed with the results & both felt the $$ could better be spent elsewhere. Just what I heard..
BTW, I personally know 2 separate guys that have upped their motors to 103 & the impression I got is that they were less than impressed with the results & both felt the $$ could better be spent elsewhere. Just what I heard..
But, very good point on picking a cam that will go well with future upgrade!
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My local Dealer has been good to me for a lot of years (close to 40) . This winter they will do a Cam job for half labor ($350.00) but will only do Harley parts . Total out the door about $700.00 ? No Dyno but I have a Power Vision I like anyway and can get a map from them . The Dealers Service Manager is an old friend and he is putting me on the H-D 255 cams . I have rode a lot of miles with him so he knows how I ride . Reason I,M asking about the 255,s is a lot of good things being said about the 204 cams . The Bike is a 2008 with very low miles and just need a little help .
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My local Dealer has been good to me for a lot of years (close to 40). This winter they will do a Cam job for half labor ($350.00) but will only do Harley parts . Total out the door about $700.00 ? No Dyno but I have a Power Vision I like anyway and can get a map from them . The Dealers Service Manager is an old friend and he is putting me on the H-D 255 cams . I have rode a lot of miles with him so he knows how I ride . Reason I,M asking about the 255,s is a lot of good things being said about the 204 cams . The Bike is a 2008 with very low miles and just need a little help .
There is a dyno thread in this forum. You could check it out, as a guide. See which cam puts power where you want it. Your numbers will vary because no two dynos are the same.