Cam plate Upgrade 88cu 2001
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Stage IV
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Cam plate Upgrade 88cu 2001
Hello
I could use some help
I am about to buy the Feulings 7090 upgrade and have som doubt regarding the right cam
Is the “Andrews 216821 - 21N Twin Cam 88 Conversion Cams Kit Upgrade 99-06 Roller Chain” the right cam to use for my 88cu from 2001
I could use some help
I am about to buy the Feulings 7090 upgrade and have som doubt regarding the right cam
Is the “Andrews 216821 - 21N Twin Cam 88 Conversion Cams Kit Upgrade 99-06 Roller Chain” the right cam to use for my 88cu from 2001
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Welcome to the forum. Do some searching and reading. There is a ton of info about cams for the 88 on here, especially in the engine mechanical area. Lots of things factor into what will be the best choice for you.
I used S&S 509Gs in my 2002 stock 88 Fat Boy and am really happy with them. I didn't look at the Andrews very close, but the 21 gets recommended a lot for engines that are otherwise stock.
I used S&S 509Gs in my 2002 stock 88 Fat Boy and am really happy with them. I didn't look at the Andrews very close, but the 21 gets recommended a lot for engines that are otherwise stock.
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Stage IV
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From: Denmark
Welcome to the forum. Do some searching and reading. There is a ton of info about cams for the 88 on here, especially in the engine mechanical area. Lots of things factor into what will be the best choice for you.
I used S&S 509Gs in my 2002 stock 88 Fat Boy and am really happy with them. I didn't look at the Andrews very close, but the 21 gets recommended a lot for engines that are otherwise stock.
I used S&S 509Gs in my 2002 stock 88 Fat Boy and am really happy with them. I didn't look at the Andrews very close, but the 21 gets recommended a lot for engines that are otherwise stock.
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huh
methinks unless you pull the heads that you have to cut the pushrods in two to remove them. so no, you can't reuse them.
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Yes... you can reuse the OEM pushrods with the Andrews 21 cams. You'll need to remove the rocker covers/rocker arms to get them out.
While you have the rocker covers off, you can upgrade the breathers to the new style (stamped unit).
Also consider drilling out the breather drain holes to .125". I've done this mod to my two early twin cams. I haven't noticed a difference, but many believe it will reduce the amount of oil introduced back into the intake through the breathers...
Rocker plate drain mod:
Last edited by hattitude; Jul 25, 2019 at 05:51 PM.
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i changed out my tensioners to the CYCO style last winter. while i was in there, i decided to change my cam. choose the 21n cam based on what everyone was saying on here. i got a noticeable gain in power. should get it dynoed.
pulled the head cover to get the pushrods out. so reused most everything excecpt gaskets. pretty simple
pulled the head cover to get the pushrods out. so reused most everything excecpt gaskets. pretty simple
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