Which is the best Cam for a Harley Davidson?

Which is the best Cam for a Harley Davidson?

508: Bolt-in cam intended for stock engines with less than 10:1 compression ratio. Quiet valvetrain with excellent low/mid range torque for touring and 2 up riding. 510V: Bolt-in cam that works well with stock or ported heads. Improved ramp design results in low valve train noise.

How does the easy start CAM work on a Harley?

The heart of our Easy Start cams is a centrifugally retracted, spring loaded, compression release lobe milled into the heel of each exhaust lobe. At cranking speeds, the lobe bumps the exhaust valve open slightly during the compression stroke, making the engine much easier to turn over.

Which is better s and s Easy Start cams?

I dig these cams! 583 may be a better choice for a bigger motor. Hey I had the new EZ Start 551 Cams from S&S installed last week with my conversion to gear drives. I just wanted give you brief overview. My bike is still 95″, with MMFI, power commander, AN Big sucker and 04 CVO Pipes.

How many camshafts does a flathead engine have?

An interesting feature of the side-valves of the Flathead engine is that it has four camshafts. Each valve has its own camshaft. This layout came about because the inlet and exhaust valve stems on each cylinder are parallel to each other and about two inches apart.

508: Bolt-in cam intended for stock engines with less than 10:1 compression ratio. Quiet valvetrain with excellent low/mid range torque for touring and 2 up riding. 510V: Bolt-in cam that works well with stock or ported heads. Improved ramp design results in low valve train noise.

The heart of our Easy Start cams is a centrifugally retracted, spring loaded, compression release lobe milled into the heel of each exhaust lobe. At cranking speeds, the lobe bumps the exhaust valve open slightly during the compression stroke, making the engine much easier to turn over.

Which is the best Cam set for a T124 engine?

635HO: This is the cam set for the rider looking for maximum horsepower. With .635″ lift, your engine can really breath. They’ll work even better when you have your cylinder heads CNC ported in Step 4. High lift S&S valve springs are required. 640: Used in S&S T124 engines, this cam makes horsepower!

What kind of CAMs do I need for S & S cycle?

Choose from stock chain drive style, or upgrade to S&S gear drive cams for the ultimate in valve train control. We highly recommend S&S Easy Start cams, which feature centrifugally operated compression releases that are not only convenient, automatic, and foolproof, but reduce wear and tear on your battery and starter.

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