View Poll Results: Which cam for low end torque?
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Cam poll: best low to mid torque
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I'd bet Pam Brown takes all the credit. Lol
SAE is the standard, hp would be 98
Still that's a good cam and a few others would show similar
SAE is the standard, hp would be 98
Still that's a good cam and a few others would show similar
Last edited by ntraindavefl; Apr 17, 2017 at 06:54 AM.
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I put the 222's in my 12 SG and couldn't be happier as far as 2up TQ low rpm riding goes. The one thing I have noticed that made a huge difference was having the local HD shop do a custom map for it on the dyno vs a canned download...night and day difference. Just my .02
*** one other thing I have noticed is the 222's make LESS valve train noise then the stockers did in my bike.
*** one other thing I have noticed is the 222's make LESS valve train noise then the stockers did in my bike.
Last edited by Maine1; Apr 18, 2017 at 07:59 AM.
I ended up with 92.6/112.3. It pulls better down low and much better past 2,500rpm's. it also gave it slightly different, but just as pleasant sound. I was easily able to spin the back tire and popping the clutch to second , lifted the front tire off the ground an inch or two.
Last edited by Bafflingbs; Apr 18, 2017 at 03:09 PM.
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I would've thought a little more on the hp but the torque curve is real nice.... And like you it's the torque that really matters for our kind of riding... AFR could be a little lower though. Nice ride, enjoy.....
So, essentially, I got 6 HP and 5lbs. TQ from a cam. But, I believe my fuel mileage went up as well. It is much more responsive, and a sudden jerk on the throttle is felt immediately.
Last edited by Bafflingbs; Apr 19, 2017 at 10:19 AM.
I put the 222's in my 12 SG and couldn't be happier as far as 2up TQ low rpm riding goes. The one thing I have noticed that made a huge difference was having the local HD shop do a custom map for it on the dyno vs a canned download...night and day difference. Just my .02
*** one other thing I have noticed is the 222's make LESS valve train noise then the stockers did in my bike.
*** one other thing I have noticed is the 222's make LESS valve train noise then the stockers did in my bike.
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Originally Posted by Bafflingbs
So, essentially, I got 6 HP and 5lbs. TQ from a cam. But, I believe my fuel mileage went up as well. It is much more responsive, and a sudden jerk on the throttle is felt immediately.
Last edited by djl; Apr 19, 2017 at 03:31 PM.