Cam upgrade?
Thread Starter
|
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
From: Tulsa, OK
Cam upgrade?
I'd like to get some input on a cam upgrade I'm considering.
The bike is an '07 Fatboy, 103ci, PCIII, Hooker Troublemakers, Heads shaved, balanced and flowed (larger intake valves) but not ported or polished, 10:1 CR, Crane 1-6001 cam.
Current Dyno numbers: 94 HP, 110 ft-lbs
Most of my riding is pretty local where I find myself testing the bike on short runs to see how fast it will accelerate, but I've never hit the rev limiter. I do get on the highway a little bit, but never more than 100 miles or so. Its hard for me to say what rpm range I'm looking for since I don't have a tach, but I want something that pulls hard off the line and well into mid range. I'm guessing I usually shift around 4k rpm.
The prospective cam is a Wood TW6-6. I've heard lots of good about it and can get it installed for about $700. I'm just wondering how much improvement I can expect over my current setup. Or potential drawbacks? The cam I have is similar to an SE-204 if any of you are familiar with that cam. I don't intend to touch any part of the bike, except the cams, so assume everything else stays constant.
Any input is appreciated.
The bike is an '07 Fatboy, 103ci, PCIII, Hooker Troublemakers, Heads shaved, balanced and flowed (larger intake valves) but not ported or polished, 10:1 CR, Crane 1-6001 cam.
Current Dyno numbers: 94 HP, 110 ft-lbs
Most of my riding is pretty local where I find myself testing the bike on short runs to see how fast it will accelerate, but I've never hit the rev limiter. I do get on the highway a little bit, but never more than 100 miles or so. Its hard for me to say what rpm range I'm looking for since I don't have a tach, but I want something that pulls hard off the line and well into mid range. I'm guessing I usually shift around 4k rpm.
The prospective cam is a Wood TW6-6. I've heard lots of good about it and can get it installed for about $700. I'm just wondering how much improvement I can expect over my current setup. Or potential drawbacks? The cam I have is similar to an SE-204 if any of you are familiar with that cam. I don't intend to touch any part of the bike, except the cams, so assume everything else stays constant.
Any input is appreciated.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7,663
Likes: 7
From: Northeast Ohio
I agree, I ran the TW5G in my 03 RKC and it was a good cam. You might also want to consider the HQ500, nice bolt in similar in characteristics, pulls hard from down low but doesn't peter out at 4k
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
