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Cam recommendation for a 2019 M8 114 to 117 Stage IV?

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Old Apr 4, 2020 | 11:30 AM
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Default Cam recommendation for a 2019 M8 114 to 117 Stage IV?

Hey guys.

I have a 2019 SGS and had Harley do the 114 to 117 stage IV kit on before I picked it up. Was never happy with how it ran so I put a FullSac header and tuned with the Power Vision. The bike still wants to hesitate / stall on takeoff after its warmed up.

I figure it's probably the shitty 515 cam that comes with the stage iv. Any recommendation on a cam that has good low end torque that will work with my setup? Im thinking maybe TTS 200 but I really dont know a ton about cams with the M8.

When changing the cam, is there a need for new lifters? I will do the quickee pushrods but wasn't sure about the lifters or valve springs..

Thanks,
Jeremy
 
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Originally Posted by JGS348
Hey guys.

I have a 2019 SGS and had Harley do the 114 to 117 stage IV kit on before I picked it up. Was never happy with how it ran so I put a FullSac header and tuned with the Power Vision. The bike still wants to hesitate / stall on takeoff after its warmed up.

I figure it's probably the shitty 515 cam that comes with the stage iv. Any recommendation on a cam that has good low end torque that will work with my setup? Im thinking maybe TTS 200 but I really dont know a ton about cams with the M8.

When changing the cam, is there a need for new lifters? I will do the quickee pushrods but wasn't sure about the lifters or valve springs..

Thanks,
Jeremy
The 515 cam is lazy feeling until 2800ish. If you want one that's strong from idle to 5000 RPM for your combination the TTS 200 will be the ticket. The valve springs were replaced when they did the Stage IV kit so they should be fine and you would have to check the lifters once it's apart. If there is any signs of wear or marks on the rollers they need to be replaced. How many miles you have on it since they were replaced also plays into what you may find. As a general rule of thumb its good to replace them when doing the camshaft.
 
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