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Old 12-18-2008, 10:46 PM
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I am trying to get part numbers and prices for the parts needed to upgrade my 03 88" to the '07 style chains & tensioners. I have not ruled out using a gear drive cam setup(havent checked runout), but I would like to find out what this route would cost. Need to know my options and budget before I tear into it.

Are these the only parts needed?
Conversion cams
cam support plate
oil pump
cam sprockets
chains
hydraulic chain adjusters
 
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Old 12-18-2008, 10:53 PM
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Sounds like a lot of work. Why not just replace your cam chain tensioners with the new and upgraded style for the 88" motor. The replacements are much better than the ones that came out of the factory in '03. Just a thought...
 
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Old 12-19-2008, 06:56 AM
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Go to Andrews website, they have a conversion kit and cams available.
 
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Why not just replace your cam chain tensioners with the new and upgraded style for the 88" motor.
This is what he's asking for info on.

I did the conversion last February. I don't remember the exact cost but it was close to the same money as gear drive. What Andrews has listed on their web site is a list of the H-D parts needed for the conversion. Andrews does not sell these parts. I shopped around and made my purchase with Zanotti's. -20% on everything except for the oil pump. For some reason it was discounted something like 65%. I was pleasantly surprised.

I've got about 16,000 miles on the conversion with Andrews 26N cams, everything is working good. Top end noise has been reduced maybe 40-50%.
 
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Go to Andrews website, they have a conversion kit and cams available.
I looked before I posted. They didnt have specific part numbers or prices. Getting part numbers would be great considering the guys behind the counter at the local dealer cant think outside the harley cataloge. If I went in there talking about this they would sell me parts for a 03 dyna not the newer updated stuff. They are idiots. Just trying to avoid frustration.
 

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Thank you, I didnt see that page.
 
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