Cam specs that give that tough soundin idle

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Jan 27, 2012 | 08:05 AM

#21

coolerman69

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Originally Posted by MDMYMD

Thanks for the explanation about how the lope comes about! I'll take a look at the 258 to see if it fits into my needs.

Here are some SE257s, 95ci , fuel injected http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=XEsIrKu-8Gw
and some SE 203shttp://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1714925559668

Jan 27, 2012 | 08:07 AM

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mtclassic

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Originally Posted by Rich67

Thanks Guys.I can tear em apart and put them back together but I don't understand the technical part of the numbers.I am doing a 107 this winter and was gonna get rid of he 254's just have'nt decided on which direction I'm goin with cams,that popped into my head last night just thought I'd ask.Was lookin at Woods and got to lookin at the specs on andrews 54 got thinkin bought that.

How about giving me a good deal on your 254's? I am looking to go that route. 204 and 211's are noted for giving that wicked idle sound. One reason carbs can sometimes have that lope is they can set the idle down to 800 rpms or so. Some say it is bad to do it but I have a buddy that has had his carbed t/c set at 800rpm or so and well over 50,000 miles with no issues.

Jan 27, 2012 | 09:54 AM

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Rich67

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Originally Posted by mtclassic

Depends on what You consider a good deal.LOL.They have 4300 miles on them I will have them out in next week or 2 I will let Ya know

Jan 27, 2012 | 10:11 AM

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mtclassic

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Originally Posted by Rich67

Depends on what You consider a good deal.LOL.They have 4300 miles on them I will have them out in next week or 2 I will let Ya know

let me know what you want for them and I will either say yes or no LOL. thanks jeff

Jan 27, 2012 | 10:22 AM

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traveler

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My 255's sounds real good when the engine is hot and the idle drops below 1000 RPM.

I don't know about setting idle much below 900 on a TC.....the oil pump isn't putting out enough pressure to keep the top end lubed like it should.

~Joe

Jan 27, 2012 | 10:47 AM

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Love this one

http://youtu.be/EQRzCNK9eOs

Jan 27, 2012 | 11:27 AM

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Mike

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211's have a nice lope

http://youtu.be/wFDxPB8x0iU

255s sound a lot like a stock cam.

http://youtu.be/8PRoVqG1fzk

any cam in a Harley motor will sound better with a lower idle, even the stock cams.