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Old May 18, 2016 | 10:55 AM
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Hey Bungo,did your top end get noisy after cam swap ?
Hi, I forgot about that.! Everything seems ok and I am just enjoying riding at the moment. Weather in Bonny Scotland a bit unpredictable this early in the year but I am hoping to put some miles in soon. Have just purchased a new OEM Rear Brake Rotor so heres hoping that the major spending is over. Nice to hear from you.i
 
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Besides what has been said, do a compression and leak down test before you start.

Since it is a rev tech 88", try to find out what cam is in it already.
 
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Old May 21, 2016 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Prot
Besides what has been said, do a compression and leak down test before you start.

Since it is a rev tech 88", try to find out what cam is in it already.
Stock cam is an EV-50

It's a strong motor, pretty punchy, I'm looking for some serious low end muscle, tired of everyone getting the drop on me when the light goes green. I know how to ride my bike...... I just want the front end in the air!
 
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A Wood W6H would be a good cam for that 88in Revtech.
 
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I thought that was a Twinkie cam?
 
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Old May 21, 2016 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Turret_plug
I thought that was a Twinkie cam?
Nope that's an EVO cam.
You have to have high lift springs to use it though.
 
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Old May 21, 2016 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by texashillcountry
Nope that's an EVO cam.
You have to have high lift springs to use it though.
****! Im Looking for some simpler power!
 
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I'm pretty sure the Revtech heads are already set up for high lift. Check your heads for travel & coil bind & find out.
 
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Originally Posted by Turret_plug
Stock cam is an EV-50

It's a strong motor, pretty punchy, I'm looking for some serious low end muscle, tired of everyone getting the drop on me when the light goes green. I know how to ride my bike...... I just want the front end in the air!
There's an EV-51, EV-57 or an EV-59.
You got any idea which one you have?
Every one requires high-lift springs.
 
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****! Im Looking for some simpler power!
From what you've said you should have high-lift springs but I'd double check that to be sure.

Many here have recommended the W6 cam (uses stock springs).
 
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