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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 02:25 PM
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Default Woods 555 Vs Andrews 26

So I am ready to buy some new cams for my 2008 Road King w/ Rinehart True Duals and Arlen Ness Big Sucker A/C Power Commander V.
I had decided on Woods 555 when today I speak to an Indy and he swears I would be happier if I got Andrews 26 cams.
I am looking for low end torq. Ride mostly 2-up and 99% of the time I am below 3000 RPM.
So, I will ask you guys what you think. Anyone tried both?
I would love to see dyno sheets on both with something close to my set up.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 02:53 PM
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Default Same situation...

I just got off the telephone with Gary at Andrews, (what an easy, great person to get info from), and he said for my 2011 RK with the 96" for sure the 48h and if I do put a 103 together with higher comp ratio, I'd have to either retard the 48 or go with the top choice, the 54h. Simple and they have the cheapest grinds online as far as I can see also!
 
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 03:30 PM
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The 26 is recommended for 88" and 95"(bored 88) engines. Not the 96".
 

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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 03:36 PM
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The 555 likes a bump in compression to do well under 2500 rpm. A Andrews 30t sprocket would be a good improvement too.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2011 | 06:07 PM
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Check out Tman performance. They also have some nice grinds and the last time I looked they were on sale.

Here's the link, if interested:

http://www.tmanperformance.com/
 
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Old Nov 8, 2011 | 06:53 AM
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So it sounds like the 555 is the choice to stay with. I will probably go to a 107" build one day later.
 
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Originally Posted by lewain
So it sounds like the 555 is the choice to stay with. I will probably go to a 107" build one day later.
Be sure to check crank run out while your in there. Anything past .007 I would advise against big bore.
 
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