Cam dilemma/question...
Cam dilemma/question...
So now that the time is getting closer for winter season upgrades, I want to have a set of cams installed on my '07 Heritage. It has the efi 96 engine.
I want more low end grunt when I am riding two up but would also like a bit of top end to pass the occassional truck or slow grannies.
I have read a lot of posts here (most focus on touring models not softails) and have done some research on the matter. I have narrowed down my focus to the SE255 or SE254E cams. My Heritage has stage 1 with SE pipes, aircleaner, and powercommander.
I would appreciate any and all input from those that would take the time to post.
I want more low end grunt when I am riding two up but would also like a bit of top end to pass the occassional truck or slow grannies.
I have read a lot of posts here (most focus on touring models not softails) and have done some research on the matter. I have narrowed down my focus to the SE255 or SE254E cams. My Heritage has stage 1 with SE pipes, aircleaner, and powercommander.
I would appreciate any and all input from those that would take the time to post.
Road Master
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Have you done a stage 1 already? pipes and air and tune?
If so then cams will help, but I havent done it yet so I couldnt say which cams, I do read alot about the 255's and also alot of peeps seem to like woods cams.
I am interested in following as I want to do the same thing all at once.
I was told the tensioners tend to go so I thought it would be a good idea to do cams and the tensioners at the same time for me.
Lump
If so then cams will help, but I havent done it yet so I couldnt say which cams, I do read alot about the 255's and also alot of peeps seem to like woods cams.
I am interested in following as I want to do the same thing all at once.
I was told the tensioners tend to go so I thought it would be a good idea to do cams and the tensioners at the same time for me.
Lump
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From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
Lots of SE255, but U can do a lot better.. Some have issues with pinging with them and the SCC is fairly high that is harder on Ur starter..
And though good in the under 4k they fall off faster than a lot of other. Even the SE204''s are pretty good.
Andrew 21's or 26s are great little bolt in's and real easy on Ur motor.
Also I just seen the NEW Wodd 222's a couple weeks ago.. If they had made them 4yrs ago when I did my 26h's I'd went with them..
At least take a look at them..
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And though good in the under 4k they fall off faster than a lot of other. Even the SE204''s are pretty good.
Andrew 21's or 26s are great little bolt in's and real easy on Ur motor.
Also I just seen the NEW Wodd 222's a couple weeks ago.. If they had made them 4yrs ago when I did my 26h's I'd went with them..
At least take a look at them..
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From: Connecticut
211's work real good with head work and compression, There are many better cams than the 255's. the woods 222's may be the ticket for you
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So now that the time is getting closer for winter season upgrades, I want to have a set of cams installed on my '07 Heritage. It has the efi 96 engine.
I want more low end grunt when I am riding two up but would also like a bit of top end to pass the occassional truck or slow grannies.
I have read a lot of posts here (most focus on touring models not softails) and have done some research on the matter. I have narrowed down my focus to the SE255 or SE254E cams. My Heritage has stage 1 with SE pipes, aircleaner, and powercommander.
I would appreciate any and all input from those that would take the time to post.
I want more low end grunt when I am riding two up but would also like a bit of top end to pass the occassional truck or slow grannies.
I have read a lot of posts here (most focus on touring models not softails) and have done some research on the matter. I have narrowed down my focus to the SE255 or SE254E cams. My Heritage has stage 1 with SE pipes, aircleaner, and powercommander.
I would appreciate any and all input from those that would take the time to post.
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For the rest - thanks for the input on the cams...next quest (ion) is concerning exhaust....Bassani Road Rage or V&H pro-pipe and what cam and why? Told you it wasn't going to be easy....