Can a twin cam Evo be made aftermarket?
The Twin Cam patented the engine to transmission mount as well as some other features. This is why the aftermarket can not make them. R&R had to change many of the Twin Cam designed so as to not infringe on the patents. They are only available in an EVO style mount.
Is there a patent for a twin cam engine?
Yes S&S makes a 124″ that will bolt in but you can be sure that HD gets a slice of that pie. The Patent is for all Twin Cam engine to transmission mounts and the Twin Cam oil system. Yes S&S makes a 124″ that will bolt in but you can be sure that HD gets a slice of that pie.
Why did HD sue for the TC but not the Evo?
Click to expand… Because Harley will sue you for patent infringement for making Twin Cam engine cases. Because Harley will sue you for patent infringement for making Twin Cam engine cases. Click to expand… Thanks for the link back to 05′. I’m having a great time reading it! Also; why would HD sue for the TC but not the Evo?
Why did Harley Davidson stop making twin cam engines?
Because Harley will sue you for patent infringement for making Twin Cam engine cases. Because Harley will sue you for patent infringement for making Twin Cam engine cases. Click to expand…
Why was the EVO made with a twin cam engine?
The Twin Cam was designed to make factory assembly easier (and of course cheaper) at the cost of most of it being disposable rather than rebuildable. And then there is that heat issue. So if the only thing gained was power, the TC is a total fail. The EVO had plenty for what it went into. A cruiser.
Which is the best Cam for a S & S cycle?
Choose from cams for stock chain drive or the bulletproof S&S gear drive cams. 509 Torque Cam A bolt-in low-end cam for 1999-’06 big twins with stock heads and moderate compression ratio. Perfect for baggers. Delivers great low and midrange torque from Idle-4500 rpm.
Can you put Timken bearings on a twin cam Evo?
Evo’s have gear driven cams, which can be a blessing if something does go south in the cam chest because they’re relatively easy to work on. Keep in mind that you can put timken bearings on a twin cam flywheel and you CAN go to gear driven cams.
How are twin cams different from pushrods?
Twin Cam has two cams, one in each cylinder. Each of them has two lobes. The cam drive is a silent chain. The Evo has only one cam with four lobes and their cam drive is in gears. It doesn’t matter how an engine is designed, pushrods will always have that one specific purpose.