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Old Feb 5, 2008 | 04:18 PM
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How much of an advantage is it to change cam on 96 with only high flow and mufflers? Is it worth the effort and cost?
 
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 07:00 AM
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Default RE: Cam Only

I was leaning towards this option myself but decided to go to a full 103". That was based on knowing that I would want more.

Regardless a simple cam change can add some nice power and is a relatively simple installation. Take a look at Head-quarters.com for the HQ 500C. Here is a link to dyno sheet for the 500C cams but note they are installed on a police bike with a 103. The important part is they are the stock heads and compression so I consider it accurate. http://www.head-quarters-usa.com/casestudy2.html

I also heard the SE 204's will work as well in the 88 motors. Not sure on the 96.
 
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Old Feb 6, 2008 | 07:25 AM
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It will not be a whole lot,but that is how it goes.The only way to see dramatic changes,is more cubes.
 
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