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Old Jun 12, 2017 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Money
I run the 57's ,Scotts stage 2 heads set up at 10.2. Very healthy, good mileage.
Running that myself. 125 Tq 125 HP.
Upper 40s fuel economy if I stay out of the throttle.

Rolling burnouts easy wheelies. And a very tame smooth riding bike. What ever you want it's there
 
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Old Jun 13, 2017 | 10:57 AM
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I wouldn't buy a kit when you can get machined to match components from the guys here. When I had mine done that way I have next to zero oil consumption and I know they are set up right with the ring gaps set.

Cam wise I was looking hard at the 57's as well.
 
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Originally Posted by todd-67
I wouldn't buy a kit when you can get machined to match components from the guys here. When I had mine done that way I have next to zero oil consumption and I know they are set up right with the ring gaps set.

Cam wise I was looking hard at the 57's as well.
& what is machined other than the heads?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2017 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by seanl
Here are the highlights from Fueling's website. What do the professionals here think? Is the 543 comparable to Wood's 555 or Andrews' 57s?

I would also like to know as I really don't see so many touting Feuling cams?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2017 | 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by lionsm13
& what is machined other than the heads?
Port matching the intake and throttle body.... Why increase the capacity of the heads if it's still choked by the stock parts...

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I would also like to know as I really don't see so many touting Feuling cams?
Take a look at the tdc lift. I would say they ramp quicker getting you into your power band sooner....
 
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Old Jun 16, 2017 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy
Port matching the intake and throttle body.... Why increase the capacity of the heads if it's still choked by the stock parts...
I spoke with Fuel Moto last week and was told this was not so advantageous and that the gain was minimal.
So that being the case, what else would be machined?
 
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Old Jun 16, 2017 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by lionsm13
I spoke with Fuel Moto last week and was told this was not so advantageous and that the gain was minimal.
So that being the case, what else would be machined?
For shops that don't do their own machining and pull pre made stuff off the shelf, the response you got is expected.
 
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Old Jun 16, 2017 | 02:03 PM
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I have used the fueling 594 great results. BUT w/ the late closing. It is not a bolt in cam and consideration needs to be taken when setting something up for it.


I have tuned the 574 several times but nothing I built. Unfortunately I haven't had that cam in anything that was a good combination. Meaning that it might of had headwork done by good porter or something but then it would have something like VH 2-2 big radius's or some other crap. So, it has never impressed me but I honestly haven't seen it in anything that would give it a fair shake. Take this for what it is worth.
 
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Originally Posted by ntraindavefl
For shops that don't do their own machining and pull pre made stuff off the shelf, the response you got is expected.
Not that they have much experience or anything though right?
 
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Originally Posted by lionsm13
Not that they have much experience or anything though right?
If you say so........
 
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