255 cam in 96"
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From: East Alton, IL
Maybe you should have "Jamie" retune it because mine certainly will out run a stock 96.
Road Warrior
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SG34 i've never owned a set of 255s but i ride with several guys that have them. They will be a DRAMATIC improvement over stock. One guy has a 103 limited with 255s and he's makin 92hp and 106 tq. NO headwork, just SE air, RinehartTDs, and SERT. Your 96 wont be far behind in hp but a littleless Tq.
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I have V&H Power Duals, PCV, SE intake and 255's. Dyno run yesterday (free dyno runs at the dealer) showed 85HP 97TQ. I was in the upper 70's with HP prior to the V&H pipe. Was just running gutted stock 2into 1 pipe with Jackpot slip on so I think that's where the HP bump came from.
Either way, you can't beat the price of the 255's. Especially if looking at used out of a CVO. Looking at considerably more for a woods setup and for what? a few tq and HP? I think this setup is without a doubt the best bang for the buck setup you can get in a touring bike. If you want to go above and beyond this range, go with a 103 or a 107. 103's with the right cam do put out good power. I saw a 103 on the same dyno I was on yesterday pull 100HP and 107TQ. Didn't see the torque curve but there is no replacement for displacement.
Additionally, buddies fatboy with the V&H Slash down's, SE intake and PCV was around 74HP and 84TQ. Pipes definitely hurt his HP and torque but I guarantee cams will make a +10 difference on both numbers. Stock 96's were in the upper 60's HP and low 70's for torque. If your 255 bike can't outrun a 96 you have a severe weight disadvantage.
Either way, you can't beat the price of the 255's. Especially if looking at used out of a CVO. Looking at considerably more for a woods setup and for what? a few tq and HP? I think this setup is without a doubt the best bang for the buck setup you can get in a touring bike. If you want to go above and beyond this range, go with a 103 or a 107. 103's with the right cam do put out good power. I saw a 103 on the same dyno I was on yesterday pull 100HP and 107TQ. Didn't see the torque curve but there is no replacement for displacement.
Additionally, buddies fatboy with the V&H Slash down's, SE intake and PCV was around 74HP and 84TQ. Pipes definitely hurt his HP and torque but I guarantee cams will make a +10 difference on both numbers. Stock 96's were in the upper 60's HP and low 70's for torque. If your 255 bike can't outrun a 96 you have a severe weight disadvantage.
Last edited by SDVmnt; Sep 11, 2011 at 05:54 PM.
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I am a little concerned with it being dead at 4000rpm my other thought was the woods 555 but it seems like a completely different animal.Any thoughts on the woods 5-6? I don't run my bike over 5k very often normally not past 4500 so I thought the 255 would be a good choice and it is pretty cheap.I'm just tired of thinking about it
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From: Tennessee
I have V&H Power Duals, PCV, SE intake and 255's. Dyno run yesterday (free dyno runs at the dealer) showed 85HP 97TQ. I was in the upper 70's with HP prior to the V&H pipe. Was just running gutted stock 2into 1 pipe with Jackpot slip on so I think that's where the HP bump came from.
Either way, you can't beat the price of the 255's. Especially if looking at used out of a CVO. Looking at considerably more for a woods setup and for what? a few tq and HP? I think this setup is without a doubt the best bang for the buck setup you can get in a touring bike. If you want to go above and beyond this range, go with a 103 or a 107. 103's with the right cam do put out good power. I saw a 103 on the same dyno I was on yesterday pull 100HP and 107TQ. Didn't see the torque curve but there is no replacement for displacement.
Additionally, buddies fatboy with the V&H Slash down's, SE intake and PCV was around 74HP and 84TQ. Pipes definitely hurt his HP and torque but I guarantee cams will make a +10 difference on both numbers. Stock 96's were in the upper 60's HP and low 70's for torque. If your 255 bike can't outrun a 96 you have a severe weight disadvantage.
Either way, you can't beat the price of the 255's. Especially if looking at used out of a CVO. Looking at considerably more for a woods setup and for what? a few tq and HP? I think this setup is without a doubt the best bang for the buck setup you can get in a touring bike. If you want to go above and beyond this range, go with a 103 or a 107. 103's with the right cam do put out good power. I saw a 103 on the same dyno I was on yesterday pull 100HP and 107TQ. Didn't see the torque curve but there is no replacement for displacement.
Additionally, buddies fatboy with the V&H Slash down's, SE intake and PCV was around 74HP and 84TQ. Pipes definitely hurt his HP and torque but I guarantee cams will make a +10 difference on both numbers. Stock 96's were in the upper 60's HP and low 70's for torque. If your 255 bike can't outrun a 96 you have a severe weight disadvantage.
I think its more than that! A stock 96 is a dog. Maybe his fuel filter is clogged!
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From: Palmyra Missouri
Ok my.02, First I got rid of the junk stock compensator and put in an se, Put in the 255's in and made a big difference 2 up for me, was not wanting a hotrod just something with more pulling power and able to pass with me and the bride. I am like others here I do all my shifting between 2k and 3k cuz of preventing engine lugging. Like I said I am happy with these cams for now and could always change later. Harley cams are very easy to change out so not a problem down the road..
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Reaper, ignore the haters...255 is a killer cam for a bagger that is used for cruising in the mid range.
~Joe
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Just got back from a road trip. Bike is a 2010 road glide with 204 cams. Runs nice for touring with a loaded bike. Runs about 3100 rpm's at 80 mph. Passes real well, but I drop down to fifth gear on two lanes for the extra acceleration. I was told that the 204 is a better fit than the 255 for the 96 cubic inch. Don't have any facts to back up that statement, but I am pleased. Bike will top out at 110 mph on the navigation system. Bike will go faster, but I won't.