Cams VS 103" conversion?
Grand HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Boise Idaho
I don't have an 09 bike but I just put a set of HQ500 cams in my 07 96" (I would have put in the new 525 cams if they would have bother to mention they had a new cam coming out).
These cams work very well there is a definate differance in the power when riding, there is also a definate differance in the way the bike sounds.
I find it amazing the amount of dealers that still try and rip people off for 6 hours of labor when it takes less than 3 hours to install cams when you use adjustable push rods.
Anyway I got 90 HP and 93 Torque using the HQ500 cam, Fatcat pipe with the quiet baffle and a big sucker air cleaner and a SERT with a dyno tune.
I'm glad I did it and it will hold me over until I get enough money together for a 107 kit.
These cams work very well there is a definate differance in the power when riding, there is also a definate differance in the way the bike sounds.
I find it amazing the amount of dealers that still try and rip people off for 6 hours of labor when it takes less than 3 hours to install cams when you use adjustable push rods.
Anyway I got 90 HP and 93 Torque using the HQ500 cam, Fatcat pipe with the quiet baffle and a big sucker air cleaner and a SERT with a dyno tune.
I'm glad I did it and it will hold me over until I get enough money together for a 107 kit.
Last edited by jag1886; Mar 26, 2009 at 06:48 PM.
Stage IV
Joined: Nov 2008
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I had the stage one breather, sest, rush 2 inch slipons. I added the 255 cams and could tell a vast difference. Did not seam to lose any lower end torque. I'm very impressed. The dealer told me the 255 is the best two up cam without any other mods.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2007
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iclick, this thread is very interesting, I would like to put the 255 in my 96 (with SERT, SE street legal and air filetr) I have two questions.
1. how is difficult to install the adjustable pushroads?
2. how can I remap my bike? in the SERT maps there isn't a specific map...
thank You
1. how is difficult to install the adjustable pushroads?
2. how can I remap my bike? in the SERT maps there isn't a specific map...
thank You
Might also consider the SE Tapered adjustable rod kit instead of the plain adjustables. Got them from Chicago HD for about $130, only a few bucks more than the regular ones. Tapered are good for future mods like a high lift cam just in case you suffer the same disorder as I do...(there's always a future just in case in my experience)
Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2007
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JAG1886, you should be very proud of those numbers. Especially, without any headwork. I still have yet to install my SEST, and SE intake/filter. I am having a difficult time finding a good tuner here in Ontario/Canada. I am considering cams down the road and find these threads really helpful. How many hours did it take to tune your bike ? My Street Glide is an 08, does the throttle by wire make a difference in cam selection and tuning ?
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2009
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results forthcoming?
I am in the process of having an HQ525 cam installed in my 09 Street Glide; the bike will remain a 96ci engine. This is being done by one of the HQ guys (Kevin) who also runs one of the Atlanta area H-D dealer service departments. They also are doing the tuning of the bike. Results will be forthcoming.
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Road Master
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From: USA
I just installed the 255's on a TC96 with a Fuel Moto Power Package (PCV-AT, Jackpot mufflers, AC) and agree that this is an excellent low-cost performance upgrade. I paid $285 for the cams (slightly used but perfect), Timkin inner bearings, bearing install/removal tool, the HD cam install kit (17045-99C), and did the work myself. Great low-end and midrange TQ that doesn't require a CR increase or other mods.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Madison WI
Only 3 hours labor some of you are being quoted? crap....now i gotta go get a quote from my dealer.... I had it all set in my head, that I was gonna wait a year and do the job myself. I didn't want to do anything to negate the last year of my warranty....but if i can get a dealer to do it for 3hrs labor, now that worth it to me...