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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 08:28 PM
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So...a few post ago I was talking about cams, cams and big bore, or just big bore. I spoke with a few mechanics and I guess everyone's got their opinion/preference. Most will tell you the heads are a big twin cam problem...need porting and polishing. Anyway...I'm considering just a cam again. I ride solo for the most part and just want that little extra. I understand that gear driven cams are better than chain plus it addresses fixing a known twin cam harley issue that apparantly old HD doesn't want to fix for its customers that already have bike. So... any recommendations on gear driven mild cams ?
 
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 08:50 PM
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I put the 510's with the S&S gear drive. I think I got a great increase in power. I love the new powerband and it gave me the more I wanted for riding 2 up and sticking with my buds in the hills on our Ultra. I also had a problem with trashing all of the new parts (2200 miles) for the 95" kit, without giving them a few more miles to work for me since they cost so much on my bike. Hope this helps, Gene
 
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 09:08 PM
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Same here. Ordered the 510g from Mackie engineering. Local wrench is getting 85/85 with these with stage 1 build. Works for me.
 
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Old Mar 24, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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These are what I am considering (Chain; not gear) Based on a recomendation

Andrews


288126 TW26a 11/35 226 262 0.490 0.138 Stock
Bolt-in cam 88-95 inches and stock compression ratio.
41/09 230 266 0.490 0.112

Great for two up touring, this cam will add torque and HP
TW26 cams run great with fuel injectors or carburetors!
at lower and middle RPM ranges. (1800-5200 RPM).
 
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