Cams VS 103" conversion?
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I don't have an 09 bike but I just put a set of HQ500 cams in my 07 96" (I would have put in the new 525 cams if they would have bother to mention they had a new cam coming out).
These cams work very well there is a definate differance in the power when riding, there is also a definate differance in the way the bike sounds.
I find it amazing the amount of dealers that still try and rip people off for 6 hours of labor when it takes less than 3 hours to install cams when you use adjustable push rods.
Anyway I got 90 HP and 93 Torque using the HQ500 cam, Fatcat pipe with the quiet baffle and a big sucker air cleaner and a SERT with a dyno tune.
I'm glad I did it and it will hold me over until I get enough money together for a 107 kit.
These cams work very well there is a definate differance in the power when riding, there is also a definate differance in the way the bike sounds.
I find it amazing the amount of dealers that still try and rip people off for 6 hours of labor when it takes less than 3 hours to install cams when you use adjustable push rods.
Anyway I got 90 HP and 93 Torque using the HQ500 cam, Fatcat pipe with the quiet baffle and a big sucker air cleaner and a SERT with a dyno tune.
I'm glad I did it and it will hold me over until I get enough money together for a 107 kit.
Last edited by jag1886; 03-26-2009 at 06:48 PM.
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#23
iclick, this thread is very interesting, I would like to put the 255 in my 96 (with SERT, SE street legal and air filetr) I have two questions.
1. how is difficult to install the adjustable pushroads?
2. how can I remap my bike? in the SERT maps there isn't a specific map...
thank You
1. how is difficult to install the adjustable pushroads?
2. how can I remap my bike? in the SERT maps there isn't a specific map...
thank You
Might also consider the SE Tapered adjustable rod kit instead of the plain adjustables. Got them from Chicago HD for about $130, only a few bucks more than the regular ones. Tapered are good for future mods like a high lift cam just in case you suffer the same disorder as I do...(there's always a future just in case in my experience)
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JAG1886, you should be very proud of those numbers. Especially, without any headwork. I still have yet to install my SEST, and SE intake/filter. I am having a difficult time finding a good tuner here in Ontario/Canada. I am considering cams down the road and find these threads really helpful. How many hours did it take to tune your bike ? My Street Glide is an 08, does the throttle by wire make a difference in cam selection and tuning ?
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#28
results forthcoming?
I am in the process of having an HQ525 cam installed in my 09 Street Glide; the bike will remain a 96ci engine. This is being done by one of the HQ guys (Kevin) who also runs one of the Atlanta area H-D dealer service departments. They also are doing the tuning of the bike. Results will be forthcoming.
#29
I just installed the 255's on a TC96 with a Fuel Moto Power Package (PCV-AT, Jackpot mufflers, AC) and agree that this is an excellent low-cost performance upgrade. I paid $285 for the cams (slightly used but perfect), Timkin inner bearings, bearing install/removal tool, the HD cam install kit (17045-99C), and did the work myself. Great low-end and midrange TQ that doesn't require a CR increase or other mods.
#30
Only 3 hours labor some of you are being quoted? crap....now i gotta go get a quote from my dealer.... I had it all set in my head, that I was gonna wait a year and do the job myself. I didn't want to do anything to negate the last year of my warranty....but if i can get a dealer to do it for 3hrs labor, now that worth it to me...