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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 11:05 AM
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I have been reading some old posts and anything that comes up on the search relating to cam swaps, Although I am still debating between woods and SE.

My question is what else needs changing with the cams?
 
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 12:25 PM
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I've got the same problem. It's my winter upgrade!!!

For me i'm thinking about S&S and Headquarter...

I hope someone will help us
 
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 02:22 PM
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Bearings and lifters should really go with a cam swap. Tensioners should probably be replaced too if you are going to stay with the spring tensioner setup.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2010 | 09:11 PM
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bearings,adjustable pushrods & tubes,lifters,you will need someone to push cams in bearings & cam plate, unless you know how to do it yourself,inner cam bearings are very close to crank be very carefulwhen installing them. if you can afford it go all gear drive on cams you will notice a big difference in power & torque over chain drive, more responsive motor
 
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