Low - Mid Cam Choice for 103
HDF Community Team
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From: san antonio
I think you will be happy with any of the cams you have listed. All require use of your ACRs. I assume your model has ACR's installed but they may not be wired up; you will need them. Still liking the TTS100 but is does push CCP a tad over 200psi which I would shy away from living in south Texas. I have run high CCP cams before and learned the hard way that I need to be a bit more conservative because we can and do get some mid summer days where ambient temps can run up to 105* and more. In my situation and looking for low end torque as you have indicated, I would probably opt for the 48s but your situation may be different.
Like I said, any one of those cams will put a smile on your face, provided you get a good tune.
I would not change inner cam bearings with the new cams, nor would I replace the cam cover gasket or the cam plate O-rings if all were replaced 200 miles back. I would inspect them and if they look new, I would use them.
Like I said, any one of those cams will put a smile on your face, provided you get a good tune.
I would not change inner cam bearings with the new cams, nor would I replace the cam cover gasket or the cam plate O-rings if all were replaced 200 miles back. I would inspect them and if they look new, I would use them.
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2013
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From: Alorton, Illinois
I think it is as simple as Andrew's grinds their own cams and there is no middle man. More hands it goes through. The higher the price. Same way with S&S cams and they include a cam install kit.
Tourer
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From: Lost in the Ozone
I'd consider the Primo Rivera Game Changer sprocket. 32 tooth vs 34 OEM & it really does make a difference.
I have 57H cams in my 2013 FLTRU and am very happy. I'd also put in a Compensaver. My SE comp was a warrantee replacement. It had north of 14K on it of 2 up touring and looked good, good enough to put back in or sell.
I have 57H cams in my 2013 FLTRU and am very happy. I'd also put in a Compensaver. My SE comp was a warrantee replacement. It had north of 14K on it of 2 up touring and looked good, good enough to put back in or sell.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Londonderry, NH
Thanks for everyone's input.
Budget choice = Andrews 48h at approx. $250'ish
TTS-100, Tw-222, CycleRama 570 are more.
Is there any distinguishable difference between the cams listed? Is there a some kind of performance advantage to the TTS-100, Tw-222 or CycleRama 570 that justifies a higher cost? I could be very wrong, but they all seem within fractions of each other in listed Dyno tunes.
Do I need to change the bearings again if I just changed them 2,000 miles ago?
Budget choice = Andrews 48h at approx. $250'ish
TTS-100, Tw-222, CycleRama 570 are more.
Is there any distinguishable difference between the cams listed? Is there a some kind of performance advantage to the TTS-100, Tw-222 or CycleRama 570 that justifies a higher cost? I could be very wrong, but they all seem within fractions of each other in listed Dyno tunes.
Do I need to change the bearings again if I just changed them 2,000 miles ago?
You should be OK without changing the inner cam bearings again. The biggest reason for changing bearings is to get the 'full compliment' bearings instead of the stockers.
I love the Andrews 48's in my 96...should be even better with your 103. Lots of torque in the low and mid range and increased power across the board.
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2016
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From: Western New York
The SE204 cam is another good one to look at for your wants. I was between that and the 57h, but settled with the 204 because I got a good deal on them used. No regrets. I hang around a little under 3k rpm most of the time and the power is always on tap and runs strong a lot higher up than the stock cams.
Road Captain
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That sounds good for my 2016 Limited
is the TTS 100 really that good?
I was gonna drop in a set of 57H
Stock bike right now
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From: Florida
Like 57Hs you will get a litttle reversion noise if you have a high flow air filter but not bad and you get used to it.