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Camshafts for low end torque

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Subject: Camshafts for low end torque
From: Greg Perry <rgperry@earthlink.net>
Date: Sat, 1 Jul 2006 19:09:04 -0400 (EDT)
Hello List,

First, Happy Independence Day weekend USA!

Since I have a stock 72 TR6 with carbs, A type overdrive and dual exhaust, the 
highway rpm range is from 2100 to 3000 depending on traffic and road 
conditions.  I am interested in maximizing the lower torque range from 1200 to 
3000 rpm. I am not interested in HP ratings.  Torque gets you down the road.  
The web site Triumph 2000 Tuning website

  http://www.kvaleberg.com/t_tune.html

has an extensive list of camshaft profiles for PI models.   It seems that the 
stock camshafts are better suited to my needs.  The pre 72 USA TR250/TR6 
camshaft (10/50 50/10) has a power band 1500- 4800 and the currently installed 
72 onwards USA camshaft (18/58 58/18) has a power band 2000-5000.  

1. If the pre 72 camshaft is put into a   stock 72 motor, what are the opinions 
from the list about a possible torque increase and performance if any?  

2. Would I get  a similar result by increasing the valve lift with 1.55:1  
roller rockers on the currently installed camshaft 72 onwards?   

3. Any other suggestions for increasing the low end torque?

4.  Or am I just wasting my time and future money for a small performance 
increase?

I am only considering options available in the future if/when I need/decide to 
rebuild the engine.  I could collect the parts when they are on sale in the 
future.  I will probably do a little autocrossing at the local scca events 
after getting the suspension up to the task.

Thanks,

Greg Perry




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