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#1 ·
08' (96") with Big Sucker and Bassani Road Rage 2-1. No plans for any further upgrades what-so-ever. No need to waste time telling me about porting heads etc. I simply do not and will not have the money unless I win the lottery and I don't play it. My question is:

If I go with S&S 583, Is there any reason I should get the "easy start" version over the regular cheaper version with a stock motor? I do not want to loose any torque down low. I'm still adjusting to the higher 1st gear than my Evo had.

I'm ok with suggestions on better cams (Nothing more costly) but I would like to know the answer to that question if anyone knows. I already sent a message to S&S but have not received a replay yet.

Next question is does following list I need to complete the job other than the required tools?

Gasket/O-ring kit
Bearings
Quickie Install Pushrods
Lifters

Thanks in advance. :)
 
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I am running Andrews 48's in my 96". Plenty of low end. You can get a set for about $225 shipped from DCP. I went with the sreamin eagle adjustable push rods. Crane SBC lifters. Screamin eagle bearings. Timing cover gasket. And there are a couple o rings for the oil pump. Pretty affordable power. IMO.
 
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Does this set up require a stronger battery or higher output starter? I'm a little concerned because it already acts like the starter is a little weak sometimes. My Evo fired up with less effort for sure. Thanks
 
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I really just want cheap without losing any reliability to get me by for a few years. After that, I can justify taking out a loan to do some serious power upgrades. Probably a whole new motor that puts out some real power.
 
#4 ·
In a stock 96" the Andrews 48's are cheap and work really well. 57's need a bit more compression. There are other cams (I'd consider the S&S 551's or SE255's), but the 48's would do you very well and other cams besides a set of take out SE255's would most likely be more expensive.
 
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When you say done, are you saying that if we were racing you would go ahead and shift at 4k because going any higher will make you slower?
 
#9 ·
An Andrews 48 is a very good cam in both 96", and 103" engines.
Tuned one yesterday we installed in a 103"/V&H pipes/good air filter.........92/114, with torque all in by 3600, grabbing 100 ft/lbs by 2600, and carrying that 100 to almost 5000.
Client called back to make mention of "it actually has power in 6th gear now".......lol.
Scott
 
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Any idea what I'd get out of my stock 96" with big sucker and road rage 2-1?
Thanks. I'll be checking your site out. I think I ordered some bars from you before.
 
#16 ·
103 cam upgrade

I have a 2011 RGC with a stock 103....going with T man 555 torqster . I want to replaced to the adjustable SS pushrods kit and the SS standard lifters. Does anyone have any part Numbers for these 2 items???
 
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I have a 2011 RGC with a stock 103....going with T man 555 torqster . I want to replaced to the adjustable SS pushrods kit and the SS standard lifters. Does anyone have any part Numbers for these 2 items???
S&S is a new vender on this forum, I am sure if you reach out to them they will provide you with all the info you need. Make sure you mention this forum.
 
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I'm leaning towards the Andrews 48h now. Does anyone know if they include any gaskets or bearings or do I need to get them seperate?

Also, I got a reply from S&S and they said I did not need the easy start cam if I went with the 583's.
 
#19 ·
In most cases the cam bearing and gaskets are not included with the purchase of a cam, The cam bearing are fairly cheap @ around $10 each and you need 2.
If you are doing the 103 mod you can get a top end gasket kit from HD and it includes all the gaskets to do the top end including cam chest and lifter block gaskets.
 
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