Cam Advice?
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Cam Advice?
Just came in to some unexpected $, before mamma knows about it want to invest in my 07' Ultra Classic. Have Rineharts-true duals and want a more "aggressive" sound and power. Buddy says cams will do it? Any advice on type etc? Also have a non-dealer HD experienced wrencher locally, what can I expect to pay
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From: N. Atlanta Burbs
Depending on the price of the cams... bout 500 for parts.
Cams
Adjustable pushrods
Oil
Timing cover gasket (if you replace it)
Bandaids (putting the rod covers back on)
More when you Dyno to get the cams to perform.
Depending on your mileage, new lifters may have to be thrown in too.
Cams
Adjustable pushrods
Oil
Timing cover gasket (if you replace it)
Bandaids (putting the rod covers back on)
More when you Dyno to get the cams to perform.
Depending on your mileage, new lifters may have to be thrown in too.
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Joined: Jul 2007
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From: sand mountain Alabama
you will most likely get a long and opinions about cams.
There are a lot out there that will fit different needs.
Your specific need is important. Do you want low end/mid rage power or upper end power? Over all what are looking to achieve? Sound, performance, or improvement in riding abilities. Like 2 up, being able to use 6th gear much more efficiently.
You will most likely end up with more volume from your exhaust.
I wanted more low end and mid power so I went with the SE255 cams.
I saved some money by waiting until I had my cam chain tensioners (spelling) checked. At 30,000 miles I had them checked so the cam basket had to be removed. It cost $50 extra to have the cams installed. This is installation only. I bought the cams, adjustable push rods etc...
I think I made a good choice. It sounds better, somewhat of a loop but the performance is what I wanted in the low end and cruising range. MPG was not effected that much, lowered it 1 mpg over all but gained 4 mpg when using 6th gear. I live on a mountain and there are a lot of long inclines in Alabama so it paid off.
In God We Trust
dd
There are a lot out there that will fit different needs.
Your specific need is important. Do you want low end/mid rage power or upper end power? Over all what are looking to achieve? Sound, performance, or improvement in riding abilities. Like 2 up, being able to use 6th gear much more efficiently.
You will most likely end up with more volume from your exhaust.
I wanted more low end and mid power so I went with the SE255 cams.
I saved some money by waiting until I had my cam chain tensioners (spelling) checked. At 30,000 miles I had them checked so the cam basket had to be removed. It cost $50 extra to have the cams installed. This is installation only. I bought the cams, adjustable push rods etc...
I think I made a good choice. It sounds better, somewhat of a loop but the performance is what I wanted in the low end and cruising range. MPG was not effected that much, lowered it 1 mpg over all but gained 4 mpg when using 6th gear. I live on a mountain and there are a lot of long inclines in Alabama so it paid off.
In God We Trust
dd
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From: Freehold, NJ
I am very happy with the S&S 510s on my 06 FLHXI. Pulls a lot harder through the 2800 - 5000 range. Does not run out of breath on top like it used to. Also consider going to gear drive and forget about the tensioner issues forever.
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My 07 UC has S&S geardrive with andrews 26 cam. runs great even 2up When I use 6th it will actually pull now.
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Joined: Dec 2006
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From: NC foothills
you will most likely get a long and opinions about cams.
There are a lot out there that will fit different needs.
Your specific need is important. Do you want low end/mid rage power or upper end power? Over all what are looking to achieve? Sound, performance, or improvement in riding abilities. Like 2 up, being able to use 6th gear much more efficiently.
You will most likely end up with more volume from your exhaust.
I wanted more low end and mid power so I went with the SE255 cams.
I saved some money by waiting until I had my cam chain tensioners (spelling) checked. At 30,000 miles I had them checked so the cam basket had to be removed. It cost $50 extra to have the cams installed. This is installation only. I bought the cams, adjustable push rods etc...
I think I made a good choice. It sounds better, somewhat of a loop but the performance is what I wanted in the low end and cruising range. MPG was not effected that much, lowered it 1 mpg over all but gained 4 mpg when using 6th gear. I live on a mountain and there are a lot of long inclines in Alabama so it paid off.
In God We Trust
dd
There are a lot out there that will fit different needs.
Your specific need is important. Do you want low end/mid rage power or upper end power? Over all what are looking to achieve? Sound, performance, or improvement in riding abilities. Like 2 up, being able to use 6th gear much more efficiently.
You will most likely end up with more volume from your exhaust.
I wanted more low end and mid power so I went with the SE255 cams.
I saved some money by waiting until I had my cam chain tensioners (spelling) checked. At 30,000 miles I had them checked so the cam basket had to be removed. It cost $50 extra to have the cams installed. This is installation only. I bought the cams, adjustable push rods etc...
I think I made a good choice. It sounds better, somewhat of a loop but the performance is what I wanted in the low end and cruising range. MPG was not effected that much, lowered it 1 mpg over all but gained 4 mpg when using 6th gear. I live on a mountain and there are a lot of long inclines in Alabama so it paid off.
In God We Trust
dd
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Road Captain
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Cincinnati Ohio
In an 07 you have hydraulic tensioners, so going to gear drive is not the issue that it is with 06 and earlier models. That being said, the SE(Screaming Eagle) 203 cam I have in my 05 FLHT works pretty well, and I feel may be the path of least resistance for you. Less $ on parts. I didn't use new pushrods. I gt a better sound and a noticeable power improvement.
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From: USA
I would suggest getting a cam like SE 255 or S&S 510 that pulls best between 2000-3500 RPM. I pulled down the data log of all the hours ran on my bike over the last year and i was really surprised how much of the time was spent between 2000-3000 RPM and how little was spent at 5000 RPM. And this was on a bike that i routinely run the crap out of.