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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 07:29 PM
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Thumbs up 120R lifter failed

20K on my 120R crate rear base gasket failed then almost same time rear exhaust lifter roller failed scrapping 266 cams.
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ported mva heads,Feuling cam plate kit,S&S 625 EZ cam kit,and S&S adjustable pushrods,new set of SE rings.
this should get the front wheel off the ground again.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 07:39 PM
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Don glad to hear you have a solution that will not only solve problem but IMPROVE setup!
 
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Old Nov 27, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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It's only $$$$$
 
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 10:34 AM
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We have not been fans of the HD OEM or SE tappets. We use only S&S tappets except when customer has a strong preference otherwise.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2012 | 01:55 PM
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It's like a mechanic friend of mine always says, "Speed costs, how fast do you want to go?"
 
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 06:11 AM
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Originally Posted by DON 2011 120R
20K on my 120R crate rear base gasket failed then almost same time rear exhaust lifter roller failed scrapping 266 cams.
going back with
ported mva heads,Feuling cam plate kit,S&S 625 EZ cam kit,and S&S adjustable pushrods,new set of SE rings.
this should get the front wheel off the ground again.
We/our clients, like the Wood 408's or 9F's in those 120"s.
FWIW.
Scott
 
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 02:10 PM
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Cams aren't in yet why wood 408? I'm going to look at specs.
 
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Old Nov 29, 2012 | 03:56 PM
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Builds great torque right out of the gate, yet will still carry hp out the back door.
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