Better Sounding Cam SE204 or TW-222
Road Warrior
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The SE204 is the better sounding of the two. My brother has this cam in his Street Bob with a 103". With the V&H short shot pipes it sounds nice and lopey. Most 103's I've seen with the SE204 make low 90s for hp and a little over 100 ft-lbs. torque.
The TW-222 will make more torque and hp. Your bike would still have an nice cammed sound, but not have the distinct lope of the SE204 cam. The dyno sheets Fuel Moto puts up show the TW-222 making around 95 hp and a little over 115 ft. lbs. Notably, this cam makes its torque pretty low in the RPM range.
Both cams will run well, just one will sound a little better and one will make a little better power. You'll have to decide which is more important to you.
Good luck.
The TW-222 will make more torque and hp. Your bike would still have an nice cammed sound, but not have the distinct lope of the SE204 cam. The dyno sheets Fuel Moto puts up show the TW-222 making around 95 hp and a little over 115 ft. lbs. Notably, this cam makes its torque pretty low in the RPM range.
Both cams will run well, just one will sound a little better and one will make a little better power. You'll have to decide which is more important to you.
Good luck.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Arizona
I have a 2012 Street Glide with a 103" motor. I'm a heavier rider and I'm looking for a cam that starts pulling early. I'd really like to get my bike sounding nastier at idle. I like that old school Harley lope. If anybody has heard these cams idle in a 103", please give me your opinion of how they sound. I heard a TW-777 idle and it sounded great, but I'm afraid that cam won't have enough on the bottom for me without head work. Thanks for any input guys.
You will however notice there is a cam, especially when the bike is warming up.
If I was you I would not be concerned with idle and be more concerned with where you want the most power for your style of riding. How often are you idling compared to riding? The other concern should be how the bike runs overall. Valve noise, Heat, Gas Mileage.
With that said, on my 103 Touring Bike, I wanted torque down low without giving up top end since most of my riding is between 2000-4000rpm. I went with the TW222's and I'm very happy with them. Pulls noticeably stronger, runs cool, and mileage is pretty much untouched from stock, maybe even a tad better.
From what I have researched the 205 is another good option and can be had for half the price on Ebay. Not sure about the Andrews Cams.
Good Luck!!!
Last edited by Cliff-AZ; Jun 14, 2013 at 11:26 AM.
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