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I am looking at ordering a cam today and have decided on an Andrews 26g. I have a Deuce, and can only find comments about the cam from baggers and touring bikes. Does anyone have any experience with this cam in a lighter bike?
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I wouldn't use a 26 on a bike as light as yours. What's the point? You're not hauling 1000 lbs of junk, and you are giving up all of your upper RPM power to that cam. If you get racing with the guys, you're gonna be bringing up the rear..
I run an SE 204, which is the same as an Andrews 37B with a 4 degree advance. I used SE to keep my 2 year warranty intact. Huge low end, and great power right up to 5K.
If you want to go gears, look at Woods website for their recommendations.
I'd go with the Woods TW-6g
http://www.woodcarbs.com/geardriv.htm
I run an SE 204, which is the same as an Andrews 37B with a 4 degree advance. I used SE to keep my 2 year warranty intact. Huge low end, and great power right up to 5K.
If you want to go gears, look at Woods website for their recommendations.
I'd go with the Woods TW-6g
http://www.woodcarbs.com/geardriv.htm
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i will have to agree with george c. i have a 07 softail custom. granted i did a 103 builld on mine and i asked around and looked up all that i could and i went with a woodson 650. and i am very happy. i got all kinds of power when ever i want it and very few people will just walk away from me. how ever i know u will not be able to go to such a big cam with out doing some motor work. but the SE 205 will fit and work great if that is all that you r doing
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I went with the 37G and am having a 95" BB installed with it to get the compression up to ~9.4. I'll get the heads worked on when I get my slush fund built back up a little.
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Hi, I have an 06 FXSTI, I installed the andrews 37G in my bike with V&H big radius, arlen ness big sucker II and a thunder max efi mgmt and a stock displacement of 88 cubes. This combo runs great, the engine pulls hard and smooth although it does have a bit of a lope to its idle. The 26G (G by the way denotes that it is gear driven) is also a good choice althogh as was pointed out the torque comes on much lower in the power band and this cam will not pull as hard higher up inthat power band. As a side note it is torque that pushes you back in the saddle and not top end horse power, these TC engines in general are'nt meant to scream at high rpm,so if you just want a little extra punch getting on the highwaythe 26, or31 might be a workable choice for you.As far as Harleys 2 year warranty, well doesn't much matter to me I also have an 04 XL1200R and both my bikes have been in for minor warranty work,minor ormajor it's like pulling teeth to get any dealer to honor that warranty.
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I read an article by Joe ?( American Rider magazine). Anyway he used the 26g because of the fact it comes on early.It's not too often you get up ine the rpm range to benefit from a cam that kicks in at 3500 rpm.I ride mostly around town and rarely hit my top end, so it would do me no good to to have a cam that kicked in late.
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ncdeuce,
Call Steve at GMR Performance (928-445-3473). He can answer any questions you have on a build. I have a 05 deuce and I got all my parts from them 98 kit.
Hope this helps.
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I went with the 37G and am having a 95" BB installed with it to get the compression up to ~9.4. I'll get the heads worked on when I get my slush fund built back up a little.
I went with the 37G and am having a 95" BB installed with it to get the compression up to ~9.4. I'll get the heads worked on when I get my slush fund built back up a little.
The 37G may not always be the right cam, but it's NEVER the wrong cam.
Your dealer may have someone on staff that can clean up your heads and open the exhaust ports for a few bucks extra. It will be well worth it. My dealer did my heads in-house, and my bike screams, even with my fat as on it..
I would also look into installing a Baisley LMR-2 bypass spring into your cam plate while you have it apart. The spring costs about $25.00, but will raise your oil pressure to where it should be. It's the best and cheapest thing you can do for your oiling system. You'll never, ever hear enging/valvenoise with an LMR-2 bumping your oil pressure.
Also look into using a Cometic .030 head gasket. That will give you another bump in compression and a better squish. All cheap, but very, very importantsteps to do when you have it apart.
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