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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 05:54 PM
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If you do a bit of research on this forum, and follow the directions, I think the BB kit is something almost anyone can tackle.

Tools required are minimal; just take a bit of time. Find a clean, well lit area, lay everything out, and go nuts.

In 2 weekends of dinkin' around, you should have it done. Some guys could probably do a full BB swap in one day.
 
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Old Apr 1, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by WARG
Your sig says you also have S&S 585 cams. Now, I don't know much, but wouldn't the 585's give you better performance than the 203's that come with the kit? The 203s are a mild cam from what I hear.

Don't know if it's cheaper than the whole kit, but I'm thinking of having my stock cylinders bored and stock heads modified, then getting a hotter cam, maybe the HQ 0034, Andrews 37, or Woods TW-6. Throw a 2 into 1 exhaust like the Fat Cat on, and I think I'll be pleased.

I may do the cams, roller chain conversion, and Fat Cat first, then saving for the BB Kit and headwork. Don't know yet. I would also like to sale my PCIII and get the TTS too. Who knows?
yes the s&s 585's are a pretty hot cam.they like atleast 10-1 to 10.5-1 comp. mine is only 9.7-1 so they don't really kick in till about 3000 rpms then it really takes off. i would say for sure do a gear drive cam kit
 
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