Which Cam to use?
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Which Cam to use?
Hey all,
I have an 09 Street Glide with V&H True Dual Monster Ovals and the SE Heavy Breather with a power commander. I'm going to upgrade to the 103 CI kit and am wondering which cams to go with. I generally run around 2000 to 4000 RPM's and would want the power/torgue to mostly be in that range but not fall flat outside of it. Also, what about porting the heads, yes? no?
Thanks for any input/help.
I have an 09 Street Glide with V&H True Dual Monster Ovals and the SE Heavy Breather with a power commander. I'm going to upgrade to the 103 CI kit and am wondering which cams to go with. I generally run around 2000 to 4000 RPM's and would want the power/torgue to mostly be in that range but not fall flat outside of it. Also, what about porting the heads, yes? no?
Thanks for any input/help.
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Hey all,
I have an 09 Street Glide with V&H True Dual Monster Ovals and the SE Heavy Breather with a power commander. I'm going to upgrade to the 103 CI kit and am wondering which cams to go with. I generally run around 2000 to 4000 RPM's and would want the power/torgue to mostly be in that range but not fall flat outside of it. Also, what about porting the heads, yes? no?
Thanks for any input/help.
I have an 09 Street Glide with V&H True Dual Monster Ovals and the SE Heavy Breather with a power commander. I'm going to upgrade to the 103 CI kit and am wondering which cams to go with. I generally run around 2000 to 4000 RPM's and would want the power/torgue to mostly be in that range but not fall flat outside of it. Also, what about porting the heads, yes? no?
Thanks for any input/help.
That'll have great torque in the range you are wanting , BUT, with the ability to push hard, well beyond that when needed.
Scott
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Hey all,
I have an 09 Street Glide with V&H True Dual Monster Ovals and the SE Heavy Breather with a power commander. I'm going to upgrade to the 103 CI kit and am wondering which cams to go with. I generally run around 2000 to 4000 RPM's and would want the power/torgue to mostly be in that range but not fall flat outside of it. Also, what about porting the heads, yes? no?
Thanks for any input/help.
I have an 09 Street Glide with V&H True Dual Monster Ovals and the SE Heavy Breather with a power commander. I'm going to upgrade to the 103 CI kit and am wondering which cams to go with. I generally run around 2000 to 4000 RPM's and would want the power/torgue to mostly be in that range but not fall flat outside of it. Also, what about porting the heads, yes? no?
Thanks for any input/help.
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SORRY missed the 103
Sorry,I thought you were staying 96.The 26 would not be a choice in the 103.Regards,Tom ps:I run the CR 575s in my 2010 LTD 103 love em......
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Hey all,
I have an 09 Street Glide with V&H True Dual Monster Ovals and the SE Heavy Breather with a power commander. I'm going to upgrade to the 103 CI kit and am wondering which cams to go with. I generally run around 2000 to 4000 RPM's and would want the power/torgue to mostly be in that range but not fall flat outside of it. Also, what about porting the heads, yes? no?
Thanks for any input/help.
I have an 09 Street Glide with V&H True Dual Monster Ovals and the SE Heavy Breather with a power commander. I'm going to upgrade to the 103 CI kit and am wondering which cams to go with. I generally run around 2000 to 4000 RPM's and would want the power/torgue to mostly be in that range but not fall flat outside of it. Also, what about porting the heads, yes? no?
Thanks for any input/help.
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All, thanks for the inputs, I continue to learn more and more about cams. Very interesting and complicated subject.
To answer a few questions, I'm looking for mostly power increase, not so much torque, I ride 2 up sometimes, mostly solo.
My compression should be about 9:1 or 9.5:1 with the 103 installed.
I would REALLY prefer not to redo any surfacing and I don't want to race this thing, I just want a solid motor for years to come that will have excellent performance and power.
I'm really looking at the Woods 555's and don't think I'll have to do anything special to install except dyno afterwards to find the sweet spot.
Q: If I port the heads while doing the 103, will I need to do anything else to engine because of this? This is my next topic for massive research.
Really appreciate all the sage advice, keep it comin...
Oh, by the way, anyone use the "True-Trak" stabilizer? Heard really good things for higher speed turning...
Thanks again, rubber down.
To answer a few questions, I'm looking for mostly power increase, not so much torque, I ride 2 up sometimes, mostly solo.
My compression should be about 9:1 or 9.5:1 with the 103 installed.
I would REALLY prefer not to redo any surfacing and I don't want to race this thing, I just want a solid motor for years to come that will have excellent performance and power.
I'm really looking at the Woods 555's and don't think I'll have to do anything special to install except dyno afterwards to find the sweet spot.
Q: If I port the heads while doing the 103, will I need to do anything else to engine because of this? This is my next topic for massive research.
Really appreciate all the sage advice, keep it comin...
Oh, by the way, anyone use the "True-Trak" stabilizer? Heard really good things for higher speed turning...
Thanks again, rubber down.
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If you do decide to pull the trigger on that particular cam, then we'd suggest a 4* advance gear, at that compression ratio.
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Scott
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From: lancaster, pa
same kit going in this winter.Decided on the se 259e,with mcr heads,.03 hg,tappered se push rods (talked out of the perfect "tick" push rods by the dealer).This combo loves some compression and with the cast pistons from the 103 kit and cometics it should be at least >10.5 to 1. Im going to smooth out the throttle body as time permits.
The 259e cam should go well with this combo,Ive read as much as i could and like mid-upper range cams for the way I ride.The se compansator,bigger valves,hc are critical and should complement these cams and vis versa.
The 259e cam should go well with this combo,Ive read as much as i could and like mid-upper range cams for the way I ride.The se compansator,bigger valves,hc are critical and should complement these cams and vis versa.
