SE cams
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2004
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From: Laurel,Ms USA
I installed the w555 cams and just ordered a set of se255's. The w555's come on a little late for me (2700) and the dyno charts I've looked at after the fact show the se255's comming on sooner (2300). I also picked up some top end noise at 2300 that I'm trying to get rid of. I know I'll loose a little hp and torque with the 255's but if they come on sooner I feel I'll be happier because most of my touring is 2 up and alot of it is backroad. All I'll be out is a few gaskets if I want to put the W555's back in I can sell the 255's for about what I put in to them used.
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Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Baton Rouge, LA
Another thing to remember/think about when comparing Harley cams vs the aftermarket cams. Nobody has the pockets (Think research) to develop camshafts for durability than Harley. Sure, aftermarket cams can and will give you more power/tq, but if your looking for all out power maybe a Harley is the wrong bike to ride.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2011
Posts: 1,145
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From: Colorado Springs
I installed the w555 cams and just ordered a set of se255's. The w555's come on a little late for me (2700) and the dyno charts I've looked at after the fact show the se255's comming on sooner (2300). I also picked up some top end noise at 2300 that I'm trying to get rid of. I know I'll loose a little hp and torque with the 255's but if they come on sooner I feel I'll be happier because most of my touring is 2 up and alot of it is backroad. All I'll be out is a few gaskets if I want to put the W555's back in I can sell the 255's for about what I put in to them used.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 565
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From: Palmyra Missouri
I am very pleased with the SE255 cams, I ride 2 up alot and I have more get up and go now when i need it, As for noise, very rarley do I hear noise and only when cold for a very short time if any, I also put the SE adjustable tapered push rods in and took a toothpick and applied loctite so not worried bout coming loose, I had to take apart a few times during install and the loctite made it harder to get in and out so I know it will do it's job on keeping tight... I was not wanting a hotrod just something that would blast me thru a situation if need and these cams will do that, Hell I can hit 110mph in a very short time, my buddies with a night train and a dyna wide glide used to walk away from me, not any more... I am getting it dyno'd tuesday, maybe I wasted $200 maybe not I guess I will see.. I do have this air slamming noise thru the intake only at 3000rpm and one guy here said is did that at a different rpm and the type of intake and length of exhaust could change at what rpm air slamming will occur, gettn dyno just to be sure it's not a lean condition at 3000rpm, which I doubt cuz keith at fuel moto made my map and we tried several and could not eliminate nor move that noise..
Last edited by Reaper22; Apr 8, 2012 at 05:39 PM.
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Joined: Feb 2009
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From: ID Ho
SE Smog cams? I cant believe that BS is still flying around here. Weve been getting low to mid 90's hp and 105-110 tq with SE255s with V&H Powerdual head pipes and good mufflers. Aint seen anywhere near that torque with the w555s, usually in the high 90's
I know a guy and his dad that run SE257s in thier 107s making just under 120 hp and over 120 tq! Smog cams? Yeah right!!!
I know a guy and his dad that run SE257s in thier 107s making just under 120 hp and over 120 tq! Smog cams? Yeah right!!!
Last edited by hog-doc; Apr 8, 2012 at 06:18 PM.
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Joined: Nov 2004
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From: So Cal
Yeah and ignorant people are always making blanket statements of Screamin' Eagle cams being smog cams. Not even remotely true. According to my Screamin' Eagle catalog, only the SE255 and SE254e are certified for street use. ALL of the other Screamin' Eagle Cams are "For race application only"..
The SE203 and SE 204 are EPA legal cams. The 203 is the cam recommended for the 05 fatbov Annv model that came with the 95 engine and the 204 is legal for use on the touring 103 engines all per the catalog.
I have used the 204 in my fatboy and plan on using them in my 103. Just because they're 49 state legal or "EPA" doesn't mean they are not good cams.
Last edited by XARAN; Apr 8, 2012 at 05:58 PM.
