Easy start cams on a stock 96" engine

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Jul 19, 2012 | 11:46 AM

Luckychoppers44

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Easy start cams on a stock 96" engine

Can you install S&S 585G Easy start cams on a stock 2010 96" engine?
Im looking for more low wnd and mid range without having to do the whole 107 kit.

If so what are the benefits and are there any cons?

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Jul 19, 2012 | 07:53 PM

V2Evo96

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I see a 585 EZ start listed but no 585G EZ start. maybe a typo? But yes, they can be installed in accordance wiht your question.... 585's are a high end cam that's best for a lighter bike seeking HP at the upper end.

Anyway,I think you may be happier with the 551 EZ starts or the 583 EZ's in your StreetGlide.
I installed a pair of 551's in the 96" BargeGlide and love them.
Very strong mid range performance to ~4800/4900 rpm then they start running out of puff-- but in 6th gear at 5000rpm I'm running over 100mph anyway so "how fast do you need the torque for"?

I can always easily pull away from a 103" with a Stage 1 kit with these cams.

Jul 19, 2012 | 08:03 PM

Gliden

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255s were a lot of fun in my 96.
My 106 has 583s.

May 17, 2014 | 02:19 PM

Lee Minske

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Originally Posted by Gliden

255s were a lot of fun in my 96.
My 106 has 583s.

Sweet thing is if you start out with the S&S 583 cams, you don't have to buy a new set when you step up to the 106 big bore kit.

May 17, 2014 | 03:01 PM

Guntoter

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If you run the Andrews 48H cams you won't need the EZ start feature since I have no problem with hot, or cold, starts with these cams.

May 17, 2014 | 05:25 PM

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Yeah, You beat me to it. No need at all for compression releases on stock compression 96.

May 21, 2014 | 01:36 PM

Lee Minske

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Originally Posted by Luckychoppers44

Two weeks ago i added the Thundermax & a set of S&S 583 Easy Start cams to my 2008, 96ci Heritage Softail. It also has a Stage 1 intake with a K&N filter and Vance & Hines slip-ons. It now has 81hp with 95 flbs of torque. After riding it now for a week, i still can't seem to get the smile off my face. This combination really woke up my 96ci motor and gave it the ability to pull 6th gear like it was meant to be able too. I highly recommend doing this and kudo's go to Chris at Pico's garage who is at the top of the Tuner's list in my book.

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May 21, 2014 | 09:34 PM

FX4

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You want low and mid range torque the SE255 or 256E are good picks for this application. I ran the SE255s in the 96 for quite a while they worked very well.