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Old Sep 5, 2014 | 06:10 AM
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I'm new here..cpl wks now. I see this is one of the only forums that seem to know ultima motors. I picked up a 96" ultima for my 89 fxr..The mw520 cam it comes with has really long duration with a late intake close. I'm going to change cams and was hoping someone knows what these heads are set up for as far as springs, lift etc. That would save me tearing down the top end for measuring and be a big help. I'm not planning on a monster cam but something around 530-560 lift. Thanx for the help. Stick
 
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Old Sep 5, 2014 | 06:50 AM
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we`ve done a lot of work with ultima 127"`s,but not too much with the 96".im sure youde be fine under .560.but a quick call to Midwest would be a good idea
 
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Old Sep 5, 2014 | 10:35 AM
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I'll try to call again..hard to get a tech..stick
 
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Old Sep 5, 2014 | 01:50 PM
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Jireh phone line sucks... sales only info and they dont know thier own product. If I remember right max was .620 but no one was running any larger than 600.
Clubchopper.com has ALOT of ultima owners with awsome insite. Or go to the Evo section here and look around.
 
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That's a big help..not planning on going .600 either just nice to have the #s ..keeps me from having to open it up to measure then new gaskets and button it right back up. Thanx again. Stick
 
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