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Old Mar 24, 2018 | 02:02 PM
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I did stage 2 on a 14 TK . Really disappointed in the out come. Dealer recommend S&S 551 cams. I really feel no change in performance. I did it mainly for the Scream Eagle Oil plate and high Volume Oil pump. It fixed my low oil pressure concur. But Stage 1 I had 102 ft lbs of torque. Stage two only 104. And lost a little Horse power. Different shop did the tune and different Dyno so I get they all are different. But even seat of the pants I feel no difference. Should have just left the stock cams and did only the oil plate and oil pump.




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Old Mar 24, 2018 | 03:23 PM
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Cams on the Rushmore's seem to be hit and miss. I wouldn't do anything other than *maybe* a CR 570-2, Woods 222, or Andrews 48 on a completely stock bike. Sorry it didn't work out for you.

Why did your bike need a better oil pump? Was it actually pumping less than to MoCo recommends, or being ****?
 
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Pressure would drop when stuck in traffic.
 
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Pressure would drop when stuck in traffic.
Well yes....twin cams drop plenty (8-12 or so PSI) at idle. Doesn't mean it needs a new oil pump, unless it was less.
 
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3 to 5 and the oil light would flicker on/off, Never did it for first 30,000 miles.
 
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What if less than that?
 
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Not all cams are created equal, or tuners. I’m happy with my upgrades and can definitely feel it.
 

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I have the 551 cams installed as well. My tuner recommended them after I answered a few of his questions. I was disappointed at first while driving alone up and down the coast. My next ride was two up in the mountains and my opinion totally changed. As S&S states strongest from idle to 4000 rpm's which describes 80% of my riding. Any chance you told them you were looking for more torque below 3000 rpm?
 
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