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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 02:20 PM
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Thank guys or all the information on going the cam route..
 
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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 02:22 PM
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thanks for the info guys
 
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Old Dec 7, 2009 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by jag1886
I put a set of HQ500's in my 96 last winter to compliment the FatCat, air cleaner and SERT that I already had, all I can say is it was worth every penny, it sounds racey now and it really hauls.
It improved the HP and Torque over the whole RPM range and doesn't crap out like a lot of cams out there.
Looks alot like my 89" stroker Dyno sheet, was going to get 96 inch jusg and pistons, but I think I'll just do some head work and see how she fairs.
 
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Great info. If I don't get my 98 EGclassic sold this winter, I'll most likely be doing some work to wake things up a bit for the riding season.
 
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