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I'm not so concerned about performance as much as the sound of the bike nowadays, I don't spend much time in the upper end of the tach. Was hoping that the lower end grunt might make up for some of the lost torque from my zombie baffles. If not, it's not a big deal to me, it will definitely be loud.
You'll get a good lope but might take a hit performance wise with that muffler setup.
People like to bash it, but I have had it for about 2 years now, and it's been great. It got even better after a proper dyno tune with the TTS MasterTune. I've had several engine builders tell me how much they like this cam, but also say this is the only cam HD makes that they will use. It's plenty for me.
Whatever the hell this guys running. That's not even a torque curve. That's one continuous plateau. I'd take that any day
If performance is what youre after then the mufflers with those baffles are not the recipe, with the cam upgrade it will magnify that.
The Se Tq cam will likely not have that issue as it has -5 deg overlap. With 4 valves per cylinder most, the motor could need is maybe 5 to 10 deg even for the hotter cams.
OK So if the majority agrees he needs a different exhaust set up which ones do you all suggest?
I'm no expert, but what worked for me were V&H Torquer 450. I had the Rinehart DBX 4.5 mufflers and torque took a huge, very noticeable dive right off the clutch and any time you hit the throttle with any sense of urgency compared to stock mufflers. I've read others having the same complaint on here over the years, swapped for the Torquers and got all that performance back and gained some. IMO, the Rineharts were rushed to the market to fill a gap in their line up but the V&H were better engineered for the M8's pickiness on intake/exhaust setups.
I'm no expert, but what worked for me were V&H Torquer 450. I had the Rinehart DBX 4.5 mufflers and torque took a huge, very noticeable dive right off the clutch and any time you hit the throttle with any sense of urgency compared to stock mufflers. I've read others having the same complaint on here over the years, swapped for the Torquers and got all that performance back and gained some. IMO, the Rineharts were rushed to the market to fill a gap in their line up but the V&H were better engineered for the M8's pickiness on intake/exhaust setups.
Read my posts elsewhere. The Rinehart's 4.5 DBX sound amazing but kill low end. Switched to Khrome Werks 4.5 slip-ons with performance baffles, great sound huge performance improvement.
And look what just arrived on my porch. Fullsac warranty killing head pike. Yes!!
Getting the SE Torque cam installed next week on my 21 Street Glide standard 107 for $850. Already have the Tab performance 2 into 2 header with the 4.5 bam sticks and zombie baffles installed, Screaming eagle tuner and ventilator intake. Still under warranty for the next 22 months, so I decided why not. I know it's not the best performance cam for the money, but I hear it's definitely an upgrade from the stock cam. Anyone else have this cam, and if so how do you like it?
I have a 21 SG 107 with the torque cam in it. It does the job - not the best out there for performance, but a decent upgrade from stock. I also have the Rinehart header and DBX pipes on mine. The cam really helps out with the sound and volume. The bike sounds great setup like this and using the SE Pro Tuner.
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