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Cams! Just Cams!
If I was to leave everything else stock. By changing out my cams only. Could I increase my horse power? Is this a feat to be tried by a lay person or only someone with complete technical knowledge?
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Also use the search function,there are PLENTY of great cam upgrade threads you could learn a lot from. Particularly Fuelmoto's thread in the bagger section testing out the new Woods 555 cams in a stock top end. a/c and a gopod pipe is a must of course.
Like I've read here many times: " Consider your engine a big air pump. Non EPA cams get more air in and more air out". Your stock intake/exhaust restricts what comes in/out. Just cams will help but not at what they're really capable of..
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What do you think about Andrews TW26A cams..are they a bit milder than Woods 6 or 555?
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I would go with Woods.
As far as mild goes I have a Woods 400 -6 in my 08 fatboy. No real problem. Noise?? Go with Woods Lifters takes care of this issue.
Something seems wrong with my rear tires though.
As far as mild goes I have a Woods 400 -6 in my 08 fatboy. No real problem. Noise?? Go with Woods Lifters takes care of this issue.
Something seems wrong with my rear tires though.
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A bearing puller, from Georges Garage, and adjusting the pushrods is a walk in the park.
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So what would be a good cam to use in a high end 124? (Bagger)
10:5:1 pistons, D&D Boarzilla with Perforated Wrapped Baffles, and other tricks of the trade. It's all coming together.
I'm open for suggestions.
BD
10:5:1 pistons, D&D Boarzilla with Perforated Wrapped Baffles, and other tricks of the trade. It's all coming together.
I'm open for suggestions.
BD
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Big engine can take a big cam and do a good job. Not be peaky.
I would think about the Woods 9b with the Woods Lifters. Or a little easier, the Woods 408 with the same lifters.
His springs also.
The 408 I bet would really do the job.
I would think about the Woods 9b with the Woods Lifters. Or a little easier, the Woods 408 with the same lifters.
His springs also.
The 408 I bet would really do the job.