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Old Apr 6, 2018 | 10:27 AM
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I have a 2014 Harley Fat Bob 103 CID and I am looking to upgrade the cams for enhanced performance, what do you recommend???
 
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Old Apr 6, 2018 | 10:40 AM
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What RPM do you usually shift? Are you going to change AC and pipes, too? What is the tuning plan? What goals do you have for this upgrade?
 
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Originally Posted by rculbertson102
I have a 2014 Harley Fat Bob 103 CID and I am looking to upgrade the cams for enhanced performance, what do you recommend???
Lots of good cams out there, but if you're not planning on any future engine upgrades beyond cams, Cycle Rama 570 or 570-2. They consistently show better "under the curve" gains than just about any other "bolt in" cam out there.
 
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Old Apr 6, 2018 | 11:13 AM
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Fuel Moto's web site has lots of Dyno sheets to take a look at.
i just installed woods 222's and love em!
but I do all my shifting around 2200-3300 RPM and my bike weighs around 900 lbs.

Good Luck!
 
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MIGHTY tough to beat an Andrews 48.
Pricing, power delivery, and quiet engine operation.
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If you want a cam that hit's hardest in the low then yes the 570 does that but at that low of an rpm cam your drivetrain really handle it? The 48 and the 222 come in a tad later but are not as hard on your drive train and carry out very well for a cam only....
 
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Originally Posted by 98hotrodfatboy
If you want a cam that hit's hardest in the low then yes the 570 does that but at that low of an rpm cam your drivetrain really handle it? The 48 and the 222 come in a tad later but are not as hard on your drive train and carry out very well for a cam only....
Yes, the drivetrain can handle it.
 
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