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Jan 3, 2014 | 06:52 AM

jmpancoast

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Feedback on Cam Chest Redo

Upgrading my 2012 FLHX with stock 103.

Ordering:

Andrews 57H
S&S Tampered Adjustable Push Rods
S&S Lifters
HD Cam Tensioner Pads
Baisley 15lb Oil Pump Relief Spring
Torrington Cam Bearings
HD Gaskets, O-Rings, Shims, Retainer Ring

Currently have PC-V, Decatted Header and Slip-ins, SE Air

Like to get some feedback from the knowledgeable about this planned upgrade.

Thanks in advance.

Jan 3, 2014 | 06:55 AM

soft 02

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Id change the head gasket to a MLS .030 for a bump in compression. Check your crank run out while you are in there.

Jan 3, 2014 | 08:06 AM

jmpancoast

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Originally Posted by soft 02

Id change the head gasket to a MLS .030 for a bump in compression. Check your crank run out while you are in there.

Hadn't planned on going up top.....yet. You consider the head gasket a "nice-to-do" or a "need-to-do"?

I don't know dick about cams, but most of what I've read suggests these cams work OK with stock compression ratio. This is one of the reasons I selected the 57H.

Certainly not questioning your knowledge, just learning some new chit.

Thanks,

Jan 3, 2014 | 08:24 AM

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Sorry. Didn't think about you not pulling heads. A small bump in comp is nice but not worth pullin heads.

I went with the Zippers tensioners but again nice to do but not at all a must.

Jan 3, 2014 | 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by soft 02

Sorry. Didn't think about you not pulling heads. A small bump in comp is nice but not worth pullin heads.

I went with the Zippers tensioners but again nice to do but not at all a must.

Thanks!

Jan 3, 2014 | 08:46 AM

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I think you made good choices. I'm happy with my 57H in a 2013 Road Glide Ultra. 109tq and almost 94hp. Nice powerband for touring, and no hot start problems.

Jan 3, 2014 | 09:13 AM

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Those are all great choices! If doing the work yourself you'll need at least cam bearing tools. I would switch out the PCV for a PV/TTS/SEPT and proper dyno tune but not a "must". Should wake it up some! Enjoy!