se255 cam specs
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2black1s wrote:
"Dude, there are million dollar coordinate measuring machines that cannot measure as accurately as .00001. That is one one hundred thousanth of an inch. So theoretically, yes, that amount of wear is perfectly acceptable simply because it is immeasurable."
It's refreshing to see that someone knows what he is talking about. You probably need a scanning electron microscope to measure .00001 of an inch.
The S.E. catalog has good specs. on all their cams, this is about as good as it gets without having the CAD data or manufacturing drawings to grind the cam.
Craig
"Dude, there are million dollar coordinate measuring machines that cannot measure as accurately as .00001. That is one one hundred thousanth of an inch. So theoretically, yes, that amount of wear is perfectly acceptable simply because it is immeasurable."
It's refreshing to see that someone knows what he is talking about. You probably need a scanning electron microscope to measure .00001 of an inch.
The S.E. catalog has good specs. on all their cams, this is about as good as it gets without having the CAD data or manufacturing drawings to grind the cam.
Craig
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Unfortunately there are some that like to talk down the 255, and some of it comes from people who have never had them.
255's come to light in 6th gear on the highway going 65-75 and come up on a mountain pass.....roll on TORQUE.
The gentle ramps on the lobes are easy on the lifters....and the R&D costs have been spent on it. This is a quiet cam that delivers, while taking it easy on the valvetrain.....and no need to talk about thin head gaskets to get it to work right etc.
~Joe
255's come to light in 6th gear on the highway going 65-75 and come up on a mountain pass.....roll on TORQUE.
The gentle ramps on the lobes are easy on the lifters....and the R&D costs have been spent on it. This is a quiet cam that delivers, while taking it easy on the valvetrain.....and no need to talk about thin head gaskets to get it to work right etc.
~Joe
Last edited by traveler; Dec 5, 2011 at 05:54 PM.
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I have my SE 255 sitting on my work bench with lifters and would like to get a few bucks for them. They have about 10,000 miles on them.
The TW 222 cam is a nice alternative to the afore mentioned SE cam, more torque and HP.
The TW 222 cam is a nice alternative to the afore mentioned SE cam, more torque and HP.
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From: South Carolina-First to secede and hopefully the next.
Would those work in a 2006 TC88?
Last edited by d-streetglidr; Nov 16, 2012 at 06:26 AM.
Simple answer, no.
Different cam drive, different bearings.
Different cam drive, different bearings.
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Unfortunately there are some that like to talk down the 255, and some of it comes from people who have never had them.
255's come to light in 6th gear on the highway going 65-75 and come up on a mountain pass.....roll on TORQUE.
The gentle ramps on the lobes are easy on the lifters....and the R&D costs have been spent on it. This is a quiet cam that delivers, while taking it easy on the valvetrain.....and no need to talk about thin head gaskets to get it to work right etc.
~Joe
255's come to light in 6th gear on the highway going 65-75 and come up on a mountain pass.....roll on TORQUE.
The gentle ramps on the lobes are easy on the lifters....and the R&D costs have been spent on it. This is a quiet cam that delivers, while taking it easy on the valvetrain.....and no need to talk about thin head gaskets to get it to work right etc.
~Joe
But you will be giving up longevity, and quietness.
Hell if I wanted to go fast on 2 wheels, I wouldn't be riding a Harley...........LOL
No need to comment on the OP question, as it has been answered very well
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Save yourself the headache and just go get Andrews 21 cams for your 88". If you plan on keeping it an 88" there is no better torque monster than the 21's. Love, love, love mine.
If you plan any other motor upgrades you have some more homework.
If you plan any other motor upgrades you have some more homework.