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jeff306 09-20-2008 07:55 PM

cams ?
 
Hi , I have a 2003 standard and I want it to lope more at idle like the older harleys do. I don't want to lose and low end though. Is there a cam to do this with a stock engine? I don't want to go big bore and high comp as of yet.

Other Sheep 09-20-2008 11:09 PM

Look into the Woods cams. Call Bob and talk to him about what you want. He'll make a good recommendation for you.

thundergod 09-21-2008 08:16 AM

it's not an evo. you will never get it. sorry not being a di$K just the facts.

custom roadglide 09-21-2008 08:29 AM

the harley screaming eagle 203 cam is a great cam for that.

softail04 09-21-2008 08:46 AM

I have the ss510 cams and get a little more lope at aidle but hey it is a twin cam ..

landest 09-21-2008 08:48 AM


Originally Posted by thundergod (Post 3895512)
it's not an evo. you will never get it. sorry not being a di$K just the facts.

+1

More to it than just changing the cam if you do it right. Can be an expensive prop.

SuperAhcmed 09-21-2008 08:59 AM

Twin cams have an entirely different sound than a typical EVO/shovelhead. If you want a lil more lumpiness to the sound while gaining some lowend torque think about a woods TW-5G cam, or an andrews 26g or 37g cam.

xxxflhrci 09-21-2008 09:04 AM

I've got Andrews 26G's. Not much lope there, IMO.

WARG 09-21-2008 10:44 AM

xxxflhrci, SuperAchmed - or anyone else

Not to hijack the thread, but it kind of relates.

Is it really worth the money to just do a cam change? I know cams are $300 or so, how many hours would a shop charge me for just cams. I'm contemplating some engine mods, nothing radical. Maybe a big bore kit and cams, but may just do cams.

xxxflhrci 09-21-2008 10:49 AM

It was worth it to me to do gear drive cams so I could get rid of the weak link tensioner set up. I did the work myself. I am an amatuer and can do a cam swap in less than 4 hours. I'd expect to be charged no more than 4 hours labor for a cam swap.


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