Which Cam Is Superior...
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Thinking stage
I have looked at the w9 and dyno charts with it and just might do that but I would like to hear from EV 57 users as well along with their build info to get the whole picture. I am running 10.8:1 currently. would i need to step that up a tick or 2?
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I did check that out and am familiar with the 2 different grinds but I guess what I'm really asking it's will the EV 57 produce more hp and tq than the W-8? I currently have the a W-8 build that got me to 97/97 actual but my goal was 100/100 and I fell a little short. So do you think the EV 57 would get me There? I really would like to reach that class....thanx..
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stuck on it....,
I know what you all are saying and appreciate it but when I did this build I really, really, reeeaaally wanted to achieve the 100's Mark. I know it sounds silly but now it's stuck in my head......and I don't think I would be truly happy till it is.....lol
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I went for the same thing and got it. my static is 10.97:1 so your not far off on compression.
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I did check that out and am familiar with the 2 different grinds but I guess what I'm really asking it's will the EV 57 produce more hp and tq than the W-8? I currently have the a W-8 build that got me to 97/97 actual but my goal was 100/100 and I fell a little short. So do you think the EV 57 would get me There? I really would like to reach that class....thanx..
I would not disassemble my engine for a lousy 3 hp. A hot day vs a a cold day is worth 3 hp.
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I did check that out and am familiar with the 2 different grinds but I guess what I'm really asking it's will the EV 57 produce more hp and tq than the W-8? I currently have the a W-8 build that got me to 97/97 actual but my goal was 100/100 and I fell a little short. So do you think the EV 57 would get me There? I really would like to reach that class....thanx..
Cam change, head shaving for compression bump, engine tear down is one direction. Gambling on a exhaust at $500 a pop is a direction, finding someone with a happy dyno is a direction and down deep feel sorrow for your addiction. Going to list my secrets below on how to get over the hump.
Get a side job paying cash so money can be hid
Locate a good buy on a larger cube engine 113"-127"
Have the larger engine delivered to your work place
Insert the engine in a garbage can to get it past your wife
Tear down a large perfect running engine to make it faster
Send the heads to a professional engine porter plus bore the carb
Sell a kidney to purchase all parts needed to compliment or hold the power
Remember to always push to compression releases or will be stranded
Extra fuel cell in the saddle bag
This is my recipe for horsepower and why It was mentioned I feel sorrow for you as the White Bike was in the 110 hp range until the need for 140-150 hp was needed to feed a sick addiction, the extra 3 horsepower is going to get worse than you can ever imagine.
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I ran a EV57 in my 80" for years, but it's hard to say it'll help you. My motor was lower comp (9:1 with .030 shaved heads) and probably not as much head work.
With my new rebuild I'm still using the 57, but the heads have been reworked and the comp raised to 10:1.
The only issue is finding a good 57. Andrews replaced it with the EV59. You can find them on eBay from time to time though.
With my new rebuild I'm still using the 57, but the heads have been reworked and the comp raised to 10:1.
The only issue is finding a good 57. Andrews replaced it with the EV59. You can find them on eBay from time to time though.