The time has come in my engine rebuilding process to select a new
camshaft (the original shaft has several lobes/lifters badly pitted and
one lobe worn down ~ .030). I'd like to solicit opinions from the list
on which cam would be best suited for my purposes.
Some background: I'm currently in the process of a full engine rebuild
(usual rings/bearings/valve job; nothing exotic) on my 70 MGB. I'll be
using standard SU's/aircleaners and stock exhaust. I'm tempted to just
replace it with another stock cam, but if I can get a little more hp by
going up a step in camshaft, I will. I'd like to retain a fairly normal
idle, but would like a little more oomph, preferably in the low to mid
range. The car won't be raced or autocrossed, just your usual daily
driver.
I've been looking at the Kent 714 Mild Road cam (same spec's as the
Special Tuning 714 Fast Road cam) as a possible replacement and was
wondering if anyone has used this cam in a stock setup and would care to
comment?
Spec's according to Burgess' "Power Tune..." are:
Duration Valve Lift Overlap Timing In
Ex
STOCK 252 .361 37 16/56
51/21
Kent 714 270 .358 56 26/65
60/30
Special Tuning 268 .358 53 24/64
59/29
Fast Road 714
Burgess' comments on the Kent 714 are less than flattering: "A mild road
cam that's only good for high revs - doesn't seem to deliver anything!".
But I have a feeling he's looking more towards gaining more hp from some
serious power tuning with a more radical camshaft and pretty much
dismisses the less milder camshafts as usless.
Comments and suggestions welcome...
Jeff
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