View Poll Results: Which cam for low end torque?
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 132. You may not vote on this poll
Cam poll: best low to mid torque
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Yes; I missed the model year in your OP. That year did offer the HO103 and the cams had a very similar profile to the 255, so you are correct; not much to be gained. But the other cams referenced in my last post would provide a measurable difference in performance; the TTS cams will wake that puppy up.
I honestly expected a better turn out for this poll. I also didn't see the Andrews 48 doing as well as it is. I thought most would side with Woods. Don't get me wrong, I love Andrews, and from what I know, they play a major roll in grinding other manufacturers cams. The TTS-100 and Cyclerama's 555 is where I lean, because they give more room for growth, while still working well in stock configuration. I also like the 222's and 555's. But, I love how inexpensive the Andrews are.
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I honestly expected a better turn out for this poll. I also didn't see the Andrews 48 doing as well as it is. I thought most would side with Woods. Don't get me wrong, I love Andrews, and from what I know, they play a major roll in grinding other manufacturers cams. The TTS-100 and Cyclerama's 555 is where I lean, because they give more room for growth, while still working well in stock configuration. I also like the 222's and 555's. But, I love how inexpensive the Andrews are.
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Disclaimer: Obviously there are a lot of cams out there that this strategy will NOT work well with. Let the buyer beware.....
Last edited by martinj; Apr 5, 2017 at 09:17 PM.
Trying to decide if I want to just do the cams, (222's) or do FM 107" kit. I know how you guys will side, but, I'm on a limited budget, cause I want to do other things. ie.) wheels and rear CVO fender. All choices are stupid expensive! That's why, I wanted to future proof the cam choice. I'm leaning towards just the cams, cause all I really want, is more power upon take off. The 222's promise to deliver exactly what I want. I see that my poll is favoring the Andrews. Don't get me wrong, I like Andrews. My '03 Road King had a 95" big bore and Andrews 26's, and that thing was a beast! Why is everyone siding with the 48's over the Trip. 2's? Cost? Performance? Or, a little of both? If both were the same price, which one then?
Another question I have, and it's kind of important, do I need adjustable push rods and roller tappets? Or will the stock ones be fine? In other words, what else do I need to buy for just doing cams?
Another question I have, and it's kind of important, do I need adjustable push rods and roller tappets? Or will the stock ones be fine? In other words, what else do I need to buy for just doing cams?