I need some cam advice.
#21
What 1997bagger said. Don't worry too much about the bearings or pushrods, but the lifters are a real question. I wouldn't put cheap or no-name lifters in the bike. Forget the kit and buy the components individually. I got the cam for $138, HD quick install pushrods for $119 and a gasket kit and bearing for $40. I have a '99 with only 10,000 miles on the clock, so I'm not going to do the lifters unless I see something fishy with them when I open it up. Good luck with the project. I may have the bearing removal tool for sale in a few weeks when I finish my bike.
#22
The Andrews EV-46 or the V-Thunder EVL-3020 might also be good choices for your bike. Either will give you more mid-range to top-end power to help you keep up with those twinkies. An Evo with a good Stage 2 upgrade, properly tuned, should let you do that.
I run the V-Thunder EVL-3010 in Bertha... I get 45 MPG, and she's a 900 lb "full-figured" girl!
I run the V-Thunder EVL-3010 in Bertha... I get 45 MPG, and she's a 900 lb "full-figured" girl!
#23
Looking at the specs on the EV46, it would not be hitting its stride until about 3K and up to 6K. That is a pretty high lower range for my driving style. Now the v-thunder 3020 sounds interesting with a power range of 1800 to 6K (the ev27 is 1600-6K)
Source:
http://www.drchaos.org/files/Evoluti...ifications.doc
Source:
http://www.drchaos.org/files/Evoluti...ifications.doc
#24
#25
Looking at the specs on the EV46, it would not be hitting its stride until about 3K and up to 6K. That is a pretty high lower range for my driving style. Now the v-thunder 3020 sounds interesting with a power range of 1800 to 6K (the ev27 is 1600-6K)
Source:
http://www.drchaos.org/files/Evoluti...ifications.doc
Source:
http://www.drchaos.org/files/Evoluti...ifications.doc
On a lighter Softail, the EVL-3020 would probably run very well - it's roughly comparable to an EV-46 in duration and valve timing. But, despite what the charts say, its longer duration (240 degrees vs. 234 for the EVL-3010) would move its power band into an even higher RPM range than the EVL-3010.
If you want more low end power, I'd stay away from longer duration cams such as the EV-46 or EVL-3020.
I'm actually thinking about moving back to an EVL-3000, because I want more low end power than the EVL-3010 seems to deliver. The constant downshifting to keep the engine in the proper gear and RPM range for best power gets a bit tedious.
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