Why do you need a performance camshaft on a Harley Davidson?
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: 1.
Is the EVO engine good for Harley Davidson?
As others have said the EVO engine was very durable…it was the “revival” of H-D as a company using the funds from AMF.
Where is the tappet screen on a Harley Davidson Evo?
Go to engine and oil pump and you will find the tappet screen and where it is. It will also show you how it goes back together. It is lockated near your oil pump on the rear of the right case. When ever you pull the spark plugs get a small light to shine in the hole. You will see cross hatching on the cylinder wall. The rings never seat.
Where can I get parts for my EVO engine?
For now go to Bandit.com and follow their directions to register your EVO for their parts book. This will get you into looking at copies of Harley parts books for your year. Go to engine and oil pump and you will find the tappet screen and where it is. It will also show you how it goes back together.
What kind of Cam does a 93 evo use?
Man I love this cam in my 93 evo. For a daily driver, NOT a hot rod. The RPM and torque fall right where you need them to be. Replaced this cam with the exact same one that was chewed up, thanks to HD and their bean counters who decided to cheap out on their cam bearings and go with an INA.
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:
Is there an ev27 Cam for a Harley?
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Can a cam be shimmed in an EVO engine?
This cam needs to be shimmed in later year Evo engines. Simply order a 0.055″ shim and put shim between thrust washer and the cam. (Note: assembly order of thrust washer and shim are critical).
Do you need longer cams for higher compression ratios?
For an engine with a cam properly matched to the displacement and compression ratio, the net result will be more power at middle and higher engine speeds. In general, higher compression ratios need longer duration cams Bolt in type cams are intended for stock compression ratios.
How does a longer CaM affect low rpm?
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. But with a longer duration cam and a higher compression ratio, power at middle and high speeds will be increased which is what you wanted all along.
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.
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: 1.
When did the XL1200 head become the best?
That’s because between the 2003 and 2004 model years, XL1200 heads went from being the worst to the best heads available for a performance application. So you have to take a whole different approach depending on which generation of 1200 you have.
What kind of cam plate does a big bore 88 Harley Davidson use?
Head work , ported and flowed with Manly valves and springs. HD programable ignition tuner for the carb model, 42 mikuni and proper intake manifold. also used the delkron cam plate and feuling oil pump.. 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..