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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 09:49 PM
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On which cams to go with.Iv been reading up on cams and cant decide
I have a 2011 wide glide with stage 1 done
Im not planning on doing any head work at this time.
Im looking for a good low to mid range rpm cam, something that will pull good when in 4th or 5th when going to pass.I dont go over 85 much anymore so I dont think I need to worry about the higher RPMs.
I read that some cams dont require the push rods to be changed,but is it a good idea to change them out anyways?
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 10:04 PM
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Head over to the engine forum and do some reading... There's a hundred cams out there and even more opinions!
 
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 10:31 PM
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If you want to save your pushrods, you will need to pull the rocker cover and rockers - a fair amount of extra time and will need a new rocker cover gaskets. Personally I would replace the pushrods and lifters and forget about messing with the top end. I like S&S lifters and prs.

A lot of Andrews 48 lovers out there for what you are describing.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 11:00 PM
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Default Cam Choice...........

Originally Posted by rsking45
On which cams to go with.Iv been reading up on cams and cant decide
I have a 2011 wide glide with stage 1 done
Im not planning on doing any head work at this time.
Im looking for a good low to mid range rpm cam, something that will pull good when in 4th or 5th when going to pass.I dont go over 85 much anymore so I dont think I need to worry about the higher RPMs.
I read that some cams dont require the push rods to be changed,but is it a good idea to change them out anyways?
Thanks fellas
First thing, what are you running for a tuner ???????

Lot's of cam options out there, you may just want to stick with a Harley cam.

If you are looking for low end Harley has a few option's you could look at.

Do some reading and start comparing cam chart's and decide where you really want your rpm's.

Definitely go with some quickee push rods S & S and Andrews make them, this will help so you will not have to remove any top end components.

Let us know if you have any more question's.........

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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 07:48 AM
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Probably the SE 255 cams would suit your riding desires, good low to mid range. I went with the SE 204 to have a better top end and brother does it have it.
 
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