Deciding on Cam
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you are correct. matter of fact most cams are made in 1 of 3 manufacturing facilities just manufactured with grinds specific to the retailer/seller.
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+1 on this. I spent the extra because it was an "HD" cam (254e) and I wasn't satisfied. The 48H cams are much better IMO
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Why did Gary recommend the 57's over the 48's for the 103. I'm going with the 57's but curious what he had to say.
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for a bolt in cam, he stated the 57 was better than the 48 mainly because they supposedly pull longer across the curve/further to the right. But I know enough to know that it's all about the tune. I've seen some pretty impressive 48H charts in stock 103s just as I have with the 57H.
I know the 254e to me was a disappointment so I went back with what I knew worked very well, the 48H. It was simply a judgment call for me.
I know the 254e to me was a disappointment so I went back with what I knew worked very well, the 48H. It was simply a judgment call for me.
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yeah you're right.. there literally is a cam for every riding style. the key is finding what's right for YOU
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with the stock 103, you can pretty much expect 70-ish HP and 85-ish TQ. with the 57h, you can expect to see that increase (all based on the tune of course) about 90-ish HP and 102-ish TQ
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Yessir and with some mild head work and a ,027 head gasket and a good tune should get me mid 90's and closer to 110tq and will be in my usable range.
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I ran the tw-555 in my 96" and it would pull very nice, later installed a 106 and had stage II headwork done and it really ripped. Now I'm almost happy.
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I went with the TW555 in a 2007 Ultra with V&H Monster Ovals, 2/1/2 head pipes, Power Vision and a Doherty Power Pac Air Cleaner. What a difference it comes on at 2800 and pulls to 5500 no problem, still pulling but time to shift.
I have gone against 103's with a SE 204 cam and pulled away from them. I really like the way it works and ride 2 up most times. Below 2800 it feels equivalent to stock.
I have gone against 103's with a SE 204 cam and pulled away from them. I really like the way it works and ride 2 up most times. Below 2800 it feels equivalent to stock.