.036 head gasket

[powerhaulic]

My dear 'ol dad has decided to buy my '03 FLHPI and does not feel he needs the 103 stroker motor. I have the original 88 all stock at my shop.

I was thinking of installing .036 head gskts. and a torque cam before I set it in the frame.

My question is what chain drive cam would be best w/thinner gskt. slip-on's and a decent flow A/C

[Mtclassic]

If he was never going to go 95 or bigger the andrews 21 is hard to beat.

[1711tab]

Originally Posted by Mtclassic

If he was never going to go 95 or bigger the andrews 21 is hard to beat.

By all means go to a gear drive cam setup... Money well spent.....

[vafatboy]

Check the crank run out before you go gear drive.

[1711tab]

Originally Posted by vafatboy

Check the crank run out before you go gear drive.

[powerhaulic]

chain will be fine, going to stay at 88"........any others

[route66paul]

If he plans on riding solo an Andrew's 37 is fine, If he plans on riding 2up an andrews 26 would be ok. These guys say that a 37 needs more comp, and it does work stronger, but it was designed with stock to 9.5:1. I would use the .030 and maybe take off .020 from the heads, but that would be up to you.
That should bring you to 9.2:1 or so and you wouldn't be ruining the heads for a 95in if you ever wanted it.

[powerhaulic]

Ordered an Andrews 37b, and a set of Cometic .030 gskts. This morning dear 'ol dad says just put it in stock, dont even take it apart........LOL

Soooo I think I'll rip in to the '06 and try the cam, gasket, and the Mik 45. on that. I had allready got the Mik 45 for the planned 98" build but what the heck, lets see how much power I can get at 88".

[route66paul]

The 37 gring is a perfect grind for that motor and the Moco would have had a similar gring stock, except for EPA restrictions. Put it in, boost the comp, and it should go as far as a stock motor. This cam is a direct replacement, you don't have to modify anything else, you really don't hear it, but you will feel it!