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Old Oct 23, 2018 | 06:45 PM
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Default Stage 4 2018 RKS W/M520 andrews?

Doing some updates and changes.
1-Fueling cam plate and pump
2-Air cleaner/make the heads breath better
3-staying with SE high flow head pipe and installing Jackpot street outlaw mufflers/modified to fit 16 and under muffler inlet(we will see how it works exhaust might change)
4-M520 cam Fueling lifters,adjustable push rods
5-already have TTS tuner

Looking for any comments and other info that should or could be done while I am in there?
Like all comments good or bad.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2018 | 07:13 PM
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Just depends on what you're looking to gain, the Andrews 520 doesn't look to be that much different the the SE515. Most people dumping the 515 are looking for more TQ down lower, not sure you numbers are going to change that much.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2018 | 04:07 PM
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Here's a link to a similar Stage IV build that your talking about.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/milwa...rformance.html
 
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Old Oct 26, 2018 | 07:49 PM
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Might need some valve springs with that cam.
 
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Old Oct 27, 2018 | 06:57 PM
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Already have stage 4 so springs should be fine,but have decided to go with a different cam
 
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Old Oct 27, 2018 | 07:20 PM
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I love the Andrews cams, I have it in my shovelhead lowrider for 30 years and it still runs very strong. I now have a new Softail Slim and when it comes time to change a different stage it will be Andrews.
 
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Old Oct 28, 2018 | 07:31 AM
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I am staying with andrews but with a new grind that will work with my set up,always used andrews on my past bikes with good results on my twin cams and evos
 
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Old Oct 28, 2018 | 12:24 PM
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Which cam did you decide to go with, inquiring minds would like to know?
 
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I Know it is not on there web site but I think it is going to be a M550?
 
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Old Oct 28, 2018 | 07:06 PM
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Thanks for the reply, be interesting to see the specs, I'd suggest replacing the plastic lifter guides with S&S lifter cuffs, great low cost upgrade, be careful removing the guides as some have had the bolts break off when trying to remove them.
 
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