1.3 sr cam shaft

[Walshysr]

Not sure if I'm posting this in the correct section I'm after some info on what camshaft to get for my nova its not on the road yet and I have a set of twin 40 dellortos for it and I'm wondering what cam I should fit I will be using the car on the road and just looking for a bit more goo!! Would love it to rev as high as possible so would like people's input as to which cam to use and where to get it from
cheers chris

[Royston]

Piper 285 or 300

Piper AST2

All go well with forties, I have a piper 285 in my Sport

[Jonesfach]

Piper 285 or 300

Piper AST2

All go well with forties, I have a piper 285 in my Sport

kent cams is the AST2?

thats what is in mine and would recommend it. Bit ropey low down but from 2500 rpm is very good.

[Walshysr]

Thanks for the replies where would I get one of these from?also would I have to do any bottom end modifications ie Pistons ?

[Royston]

kent cams is the AST2?.

I was thinking Kent, but typed Piperlol

[Royston]

My Piper 285 runs well, and doesn't seem to have a real low down flat spot "off cam"

Need to get mine tuned!

A little head work would help if you want a little more..........

[Walshysr]

Appreciate the help guys I'll go down the 285 route an over size valves ect

[Jonesfach]

Thanks for the replies where would I get one of these from?also would I have to do any bottom end modifications ie Pistons ?
no not unless you get the timing wrong!
remember taking the head off numerous times on my MK2 escort 1.3, to grind the Pistons in situ as the valves were hitting the pistons. When your young you trust your dad to get the timing right don't you....lesson learned. Find out for yourself! And double check everything. Think I took the head off about 4 times in 4 nights...

[Walshysr]

Hahah sounds fun mate hopefully I'll get it in one go I have a good understanding about engines I worked on marine engines for 5 years and my uncle owns a engine centre so tbh I will probly buy all the parts and get him to do all the head work

[comptoncj]

I had an AST2 in my 1300 it was great!