decisions, decisions, decisions....have a post on here about doing a cam swap on my 09 roadie with 12000 miles. i have researched everything and will most likely go with tw555 cams, new bearings , and adj. push rods. cost will be about 650.00 with me doing the labor. (includes a few tools also).
my questions is how much more would it cost me to go ahead and install a 103 kit, keeping in mine i would have to pay for the parts and labor going this route. also, i would most likely just go ahead and have cam work done at the same time.
bottom line::::
1. cost of 103 kit with cam
2. labor cost
3. most important...name of a good wrench in houston texas area..
thanks

 

Why is it that you are OK with labor on the cam swap but choke on the 103 kit? Do the whole thing, bore your cylinders for $120-$130 and buy new cast flat top pistons for $175 (less 20% if from a discount dealer like Zanottis), gaskets, oil and your done. While you have the heads off, spend the money you saved on labor on a Big Boyz "street" port job for $299 plus a little more to deck for compression. No additional tools required but you will need a service manual. Don't think about it, just do it.

 

+1 I'd say the cam change is more difficult than the BB & if you do a little research you can use "perfect length" non- adjustable pushrods to save a little $. I'd go with a 107 kit, the cost is very little if any more & you get more bang for the $. I've done the top end several times with no problem, luckily I've got a buddy with the tools for doing cams, so it's cheaper to give him a few $ than to buy the tools myself.

 

Don't forget tuning and or fuel management when figuring your budget!