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Old Dec 9, 2018 | 07:02 PM
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Will I notice any power increase if I install a new cam (thinking Andrews EV27's) and Pushrods on an 88 stock Evo?
No head work or pistons, just the cam and rods.
It's a 94 Softail Custom, V&H Big Shot Staggered and high flow Air Cleaner.
And I'm doing a S&S ignition module with a dual fire coil.
 

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Old Dec 9, 2018 | 07:09 PM
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Yes. Tune it after install.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2018 | 07:10 PM
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The pushrods mean nothing. they have a job to do.
You are limited in the cam dept by stock CR value so you will probably need a bolt in. (as you stated )
Yes, you will realize more pwr.
There is more almost free pwr there just by decking the virgin heads.
It becomes a slippery slope and I am **** over teakettle.
 
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Thanks, don't want to open it up that far. My work space is limited and I lose interest quick.
 
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Old Dec 9, 2018 | 09:15 PM
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I put a EV 3010 in my 99 fatboy which I read is an almost exact copy of the 27 an it was like a different bike. First test ride I bounced it off the rev limiter twice it reved so much more quickly. It's def worth the effort.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2018 | 07:45 AM
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I realize you are looking for feedback from someone with a similar build, but another option you might try is calling or emailing Andrew Products with your question. The few times I've contacted them, I thought their tech support was very good.
 
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I have used the 27 in a 88 stroker Evo. Recut seat and back cut valve. I mention because it wasn't stock but ran good.
 
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Originally Posted by RANGER73
Will I notice any power increase if I install a new cam (thinking Andrews EV27's) and Pushrods on an 88 stock Evo?
No head work or pistons, just the cam and rods.
It's a 94 Softail Custom, V&H Big Shot Staggered and high flow Air Cleaner.
And I'm doing a S&S ignition module with a dual fire coil.
Yes, you will feel a noticable difference. My brother has a similar bike, 97 Heritage, high flow A/C, 2 into 1 exhust, ignition and a EV27 cam, he did not pull top end. Even with the stock compression and no headwork the cam works well.
 
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Pops did a ev27 with a stg1 kit and it was night and day difference. It was a 89 model flh with s&s carb and slip ons plus the cams. Nice running bike
 
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Old Dec 10, 2018 | 10:07 PM
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Put a lot of EV27's in in the early 90's with no extra work aside from carb tweaks, very good choice for a stock to mild evo.
 
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