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Title: Andrews 54 cams
Post by: chas on January 19, 2024, 10:01:14 PM
I.m doing a 100" big bore upgrade 0n 03 ultra. Thinking of going with Andrews 54 cams. Guys that have used them what are your thoughts on them?
Title: Re: Andrews 54 cams
Post by: Ohio HD on January 19, 2024, 10:13:26 PM
Keep in mind that the valve springs will need to be upgraded for the higher lift.
Title: Re: Andrews 54 cams
Post by: chas on January 20, 2024, 04:24:20 AM
A mild head port is being done to the heads, and the heads have bee hive springs and compression releases
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Post by: topcat3815 on January 20, 2024, 05:08:25 AM
Have them in my 14 limited with 107 engine they work great IMHO.
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Post by: SP33DY on January 20, 2024, 08:25:02 AM
I run Andrews 54 cams in my 107 and I love them. They pull hard with good early torque, and they keep pulling to redline. Engine has Axtell Mountain Motor Pistons with 20° domes, ported heads, S&S 58mm Throttle Hog, and S&S cross under duals.
Title: Re: Andrews 54 cams
Post by: fbn ent on January 20, 2024, 09:10:44 AM
I like the 54s in my 103"
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Post by: chas on January 20, 2024, 09:35:19 AM
At what rpm do they come on?
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Post by: chas on January 20, 2024, 09:37:42 AM
any problem with valve to piston clearance or cam lobe clearance in the case?
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Post by: FXDBI on January 20, 2024, 11:41:41 AM
Quote from: chas on January 20, 2024, 09:37:42 AMany problem with valve to piston clearance or cam lobe clearance in the case?

Always good to check cam lobe - case clearance easy enough to do.  Bob
Title: Re: Andrews 54 cams
Post by: Ohio HD on January 20, 2024, 11:43:36 AM
If heads get milled, thinner head gasket, larger intake valve, etc. Valve to piston should always be looked at.
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Post by: SP33DY on January 22, 2024, 07:55:08 AM
Quote from: chas on January 20, 2024, 09:35:19 AMAt what rpm do they come on?

2200
Title: Re: Andrews 54 cams
Post by: Dogbone45ACP on January 22, 2024, 08:05:24 AM
I have 54N's advanced 4 in a 95". It's at 10:1 with heads by HD Street Performance. Pulls all the way off idle. No valve train noise. 
Title: Re: Andrews 54 cams
Post by: Hilly13 on January 22, 2024, 01:15:07 PM
I put them in a 103 to 110 upgrade on a street glide, Keith Dunn heads, made low 120's from memory, owner was happy, it's new owner is as well from what I hear.
Title: Re: Andrews 54 cams
Post by: jsachs1 on January 22, 2024, 02:10:36 PM
Always check. Those cams have low TDC lifts, which should be plenty safe even with 1.900" in. and 1.625" ex. valves. :up:
John
Title: Re: Andrews 54 cams
Post by: guydoc77 on February 02, 2024, 11:38:31 AM
Had them in a 10.5:1 103 with street ported heads with 1.94/1.6 valves.
They worked quite well and were what I was looking for at the time.
Nothing to brag about as far as numbers: 110hp and 103hp as I recall.
But very rideable and quiet.
As far as when they "came on", I think the curve crossed 100 at like 2700 or so.
The low end did not feel soft though. I will say that.
Title: Re: Andrews 54 cams
Post by: chas on February 12, 2024, 04:57:58 AM
Should I be thinking of a larger throttle body and maybe roughing up the manifold surface? Anybody done this?
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Post by: SP33DY on February 13, 2024, 07:53:25 AM
Roughing up the manifold surface would be a waste of time. The flow through the manifold is dry. The injectors spray fuel directly at the intake valve.
Title: Re: Andrews 54 cams
Post by: 76shuvlinoff on February 26, 2024, 06:00:29 AM
Quote from: fbn ent on January 20, 2024, 09:10:44 AMI like the 54s in my 103"


Same here on a 12 Ultra.  A little more grunt than stock. I did that, a Fuel Moto ceramic coated cat free header, with stock mufflers and a PV tune.  I like it, got rid of a ton of heat and it's distance friendly.
Title: Re: Andrews 54 cams
Post by: Sunny Jim on March 02, 2024, 12:31:18 AM
I used the 54s in several applications. 107 at 10.5:1. It was a great combination despite the naysayers.
And they tune well!!!!
Little compression
Brings them into the sweet spot.
Title: Re: Andrews 54 cams
Post by: HogMike on March 02, 2024, 07:06:49 AM
Quote from: 76shuvlinoff on February 26, 2024, 06:00:29 AM
Quote from: fbn ent on January 20, 2024, 09:10:44 AMI like the 54s in my 103"


Same here on a 12 Ultra.  A little more grunt than stock. I did that, a Fuel Moto ceramic coated cat free header, with stock mufflers and a PV tune.  I like it, got rid of a ton of heat and it's distance friendly.

Had them on my 2010 103. Was very happy with 100 HP with some great tuning and minimal upgrades, mainly intake and exhaust, and a small compression bump.
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