Which is the best Cam for a Road Glide?
There are plenty of threads on this subject and a search will give you hours of reading. I used the SE 255 and then went to the Woods TW222 cams both are low end / mid range torque cams but IMO the Woods TW222 is a much better cam. Give Frank a call at Drago Bike Works a call. There are a lot of cam choices out there.
What should I look for in a Harley Davidson camshaft?
While there are no hard and fast rules for picking a cam for a specific application, some basic guidelines are worth considering. Keep in mind that performance camshafts are usually chosen for the basic purpose of producing more power from your engine. The three questions to answer before choosing a new cam for your Harley Davidson® motorcycle are:
Why do I need to change the cams on my Moto?
Changing cams is the easy way to more torque in the 2000-4000 RPM range. A cam with a longer intake duration will reduce static compression pressure at low speed which in turn will tend to reduce low RPM torque.
Is it worth it to change the cam?
You will have a cooler running motor that will live longer. Changing the cam and gear are worth it. Yes. Must check run out and they must be within the manufacturer gear and cam combo specs. Do your research the answers will come. 45 k before a new shoe is above average useage so congrats on that.
What should the cam be on a 96 ” Harley Davidson?
The older cranks (99-06) are Not as problematic as the newer ones of 07 and up 96″ TC’s and the run-out in older is much closer to tolerance.. Mine was the .0015 area. (under .003 needed for gear) Great combination for me.
What kind of Cam does a 96 CID engine use?
510: Designed as a bolt-in cam for 88, 95, and 96 CID engines with compression ratios below 9.7:1, it is primarily intended for use with stock, un-ported heads. 3000-5500 rpm.
Which is the best Cam set for 95 ” engine?
625: Cam set designed for 95” or larger engines with compression ratios between 10.0 and 10.75:1. 3000-6000 rpm. 635HO: This is the cam set for the rider looking for maximum horsepower. With .635″ lift, your engine can really breath.
What kind of CAMs do I need for my Road Glide bike?
Frank recommended TMan 555TQ cams before he had his own cams. Along with his Dragula 2:1 exhaust and a TMax tuner, it really woke up my 103. All bolt in with no issues. Bike performs great and gets 40 MPG at 80+ MPH! Frank is the man.
While there are no hard and fast rules for picking a cam for a specific application, some basic guidelines are worth considering. Keep in mind that performance camshafts are usually chosen for the basic purpose of producing more power from your engine. The three questions to answer before choosing a new cam for your Harley Davidson® motorcycle are:
What kind of camshafts does fuel Moto use?
Fuel Moto carries camshafts produced by Wood Performance, S&S Cycle, Cycle-Rama and Andrews Products for Harley-Davidson motorcycles. The Wood Performance camshafts are designed by Bob Wood of NHRA Funny Car fame and are custom manufactured by Andrews Products to exact Wood Performance specifications.
510: Designed as a bolt-in cam for 88, 95, and 96 CID engines with compression ratios below 9.7:1, it is primarily intended for use with stock, un-ported heads. 3000-5500 rpm.