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TC 88 Cam ?
We've got similarly equipped bikes except mine's an older carbed bike. All the choices mentioned are what I wrestled with when I had the hydraulic cam plate, lifters, and adjustable pushrods put in.
I ended up with the TW21 cams and love the bike now. Plenty of low end grunt for those regular trips I take to the mountains. The bike won't rev out much past 4500 RPM, but that's not an issue for me since I really wanted that early intake close of the 21's. The 26 was my second choice and moved the power to the right a few hundred RPM according to the reading I had done. Not knockin the other choices at all!
I was going to do a big bore kit this year, but honestly, I'm pretty happy with what I've got!
I ended up with the TW21 cams and love the bike now. Plenty of low end grunt for those regular trips I take to the mountains. The bike won't rev out much past 4500 RPM, but that's not an issue for me since I really wanted that early intake close of the 21's. The 26 was my second choice and moved the power to the right a few hundred RPM according to the reading I had done. Not knockin the other choices at all!
I was going to do a big bore kit this year, but honestly, I'm pretty happy with what I've got!
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We ride two up often, and also pull a Bunkhouse camper when we travel. I also live in an area where most roads of 55 mph. The Andrews 21's fit our needs perfectly, as I'm not worried about power above 4,000 RPM, but needed it down low. Heres my dyno chart. Note the torque is there right away, and doesn't start to fall off until 4500 RPM.
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Am not sure what you were riding but I gained down low and up top with the SE 204's, been told by more then 1 indie they are their top choice in our older bikes, and after trying several I have to agree, just my opinion though.
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I agree, everybody talks Andrews or Woods but of all of them the SE 204's were the best all around cam for our older bikes in my opinion. I tried lots of them and rode everything I could, for power across the board they did the best for me.
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From: Wisconsin
My 2002 Road King Classic had an S&S510 cam in it. I rode 2 up 50/50. It was a really good bolt in cam for my TC88 with the 5 spd transmission. It also worked well later when I bumped it to a TC95. The cam really woke up around 2700 rpm which was great since I usually set the cruise around 2900 - 3100 rpm on that bike.
I had the gear drive version of the S&S 510 but S&S also makes it in a chain drive version if you want to go with a chain.
The TW-26 is also a really good drop in cam for a TC88. I actually was going to use the TW-26 until my indy talked me into the S&S 510. Either will put a smile on your face.
Good luck.
I had the gear drive version of the S&S 510 but S&S also makes it in a chain drive version if you want to go with a chain.
The TW-26 is also a really good drop in cam for a TC88. I actually was going to use the TW-26 until my indy talked me into the S&S 510. Either will put a smile on your face.
Good luck.
Last edited by equandt; Aug 2, 2013 at 01:49 PM.
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From: Michigan
I discovered after installing a Baker 6 spd. tranny in my 2000 T/C 88 that the engine need some more "uumph"!
I had the big bore (95) kit installed and I'm pretty sure that included the 204 cams and what a difference it made in performance, particularly in torque!
I had the "Stage II" download done, which effected my mileage slightly but it was worth it.
I had the S/E Cam Upgrade kit with the HO oil pump installed last year and it made a visible difference in oil pressure.
As everyone knows, the downside to the T/C 88's, in addition to the cam adjusters, was the ones that were equipped with the MM fuel injection system.
Mine ran fine until about 75,000 miles and it then developed erratic RPM's when I tried to maintain a constant speed/RPM's.
After replacing the Engine Temperature Switch, Throttle Position Sensor, IAC switch, spark plugs, spark plug wires, intake seals, etc., the problem was the ECM.
Couldn't find an OEM, so we went with an aftermarket model.
The bike ran fine, but it never started as quickly as it used to with the OEM stuff.
I had the big bore (95) kit installed and I'm pretty sure that included the 204 cams and what a difference it made in performance, particularly in torque!
I had the "Stage II" download done, which effected my mileage slightly but it was worth it.
I had the S/E Cam Upgrade kit with the HO oil pump installed last year and it made a visible difference in oil pressure.
As everyone knows, the downside to the T/C 88's, in addition to the cam adjusters, was the ones that were equipped with the MM fuel injection system.
Mine ran fine until about 75,000 miles and it then developed erratic RPM's when I tried to maintain a constant speed/RPM's.
After replacing the Engine Temperature Switch, Throttle Position Sensor, IAC switch, spark plugs, spark plug wires, intake seals, etc., the problem was the ECM.
Couldn't find an OEM, so we went with an aftermarket model.
The bike ran fine, but it never started as quickly as it used to with the OEM stuff.
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From: Georgia Mountains
I had Andrews 21's in my recently traded 88" FLHTCI based on recommendations for low end torque and two up touring. It was the single best modification I made to the bike. My bike rarely saw 4,000 RPM so it was perfect for my style of riding.