What is considered a mild street cam?

An RV or towing camshaft, which is considered a mild performance or an economy cam, will often have a narrower LSA, between 112 and 114 degrees. Hot street camshafts usually have 110- to 112-degree LSA, while high performance and racing camshafts will often run between 105 and 108 degrees.

What kind of Cam do I need for my street car?

With literally hundreds of profiles to choose from, finding a good flat tappet cam for your street car is not difficult. Roller cams are hardened steel cams that use lifters with a roller, or wheel, that rolls over the cam lobes.

Which is better a mild cam or a radical cam?

It is important to note that too much cam sometimes results in poor low RPM power. Street bikes will often perform better with a mild cam than more radical cams. While bigger cams may have a higher peak horsepower, more conservative cams may feel stronger to a street rider because the max torque occurs at lower RPM.

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:

What’s the difference between a big cam and a short CAM?

When someone talks about a “big” cam, they are referring to cams with longer duration. This keeps the valves open longer, increasing midrange and top-end power at the expense of low-end torque. A shorter duration cam does just the opposite.

What kind of camshaft do you need for a street car?

Again, much depends on the overall engine combination and intended use, but as a general rule, cams with a 110-to 112- degree LSA offer good power and decent street manners. Now that you have an idea of what lift and duration are, let’s muddy things up by comparing flat tappet and roller lifter cams.

What’s the sweet spot for a cam engine?

In other words, if you want to drag race with a cam that pulls at 6800 rpm, don’t expect the engine to chug around on the street very comfortably. Cams have power bands, “sweet spots” or RPM ranges that they work best in.

What kind of camshafts do you use for bumpsticks?

We’ve got cams for street, street/strip, race, and truck applications—and many others. Choose hydraulic flat tappet, hydraulic roller, and mechanical camshafts from the best in the bumpstick business: COMP Cams, Crane Cams, Isky, Trick Flow, Howards Cams, Lunati, and more. You won’t find a bigger selection of camshafts anywhere else!

What is considered a mild street cam?