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Feb 23, 2012 | 10:39 PM

Kaycee

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Cam decisions

Tying to pick the right cam is sure confusing,I am trying to get one for my 05 stage 1 88 FXDWG.At least I have it narrowed down to half dozen or so lol ,I ride mostly highway 1 up,I don't have a tach so no idea where I am at as far as rpms when riding.Would like to go 95/7 in the next yr or 5.I would like just a little more hp/tq for now.I have talked to several indys and they all have there favorites.I was looking at Andrews 26 or37,S&S 510 chain drive,Dave Mackie 510,SE 203 OR THE 204 .My crank run out was .003 the cost of the gear drive is the kicker for me

Any feed back would be much appreciated.

Feb 24, 2012 | 06:45 PM

Kaycee

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OK 85 views and no replys guess I'm the only one left with a stock 88

Feb 24, 2012 | 07:05 PM

Sash302

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SE 204 is a nice cam.

Feb 24, 2012 | 07:12 PM

BlackSpecial

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Well I don't have an 88, but I sure like my Andrews 26H cams!!

I know what you mean tho about cam choice. I just looked around at some dyno sheets and read up on HTT.

Amazing what a cam change can do for just about any bike.....providing it's the right cam.

Feb 24, 2012 | 10:43 PM

Kaycee

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I read where the 204 like a little more compression,around 9.5 to run it's best ,Sash r u running it in a 88.I am stock comp.

Feb 24, 2012 | 11:17 PM

Cat Mech

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I ran the Andrews 26 in my 06 88" Wide Glide. I have now stepped up to the 95" with the same cams. I love this cam set up it works great.

Feb 25, 2012 | 02:40 PM

ocezam

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Kaycee

Any feed back would be much appreciated.

The relatively low compression of the 88" (9.0:1) compared to the 96" (9.2:1) or the 103" (9.6:1) makes cam selection a little narrower than the bigger engines. On your list I'd take off the SE204, the SE203 would be a bit better. I'd also remove the Andrews 37 and add the 21.

If your looking for low end torque go with the Andrews 21. The others are great midrange cams.

My 2 cents...

Last edited by ocezam; Feb 25, 2012 at 02:43 PM.