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gitters27
03-08-15, 08:14 PM
Im building a c16se,arp rod bolts,ported polished,twin 40s and not sure what cam to get 270/285/300?? all give good power but wanting advice off any one who has used any of the cams?i would like as much power as I can get with what I have and don't want solid lifters or any thing like that
Kent ast2 (285 type beast). Made the same power as the 300 but way way way less peaky
gitters27
03-08-15, 08:45 PM
Kent ast2 (285 type beast). Made the same power as the 300 but way way way less peakywould a piper 270 be ok?
gitters27
03-08-15, 09:17 PM
Is the piper 270 good lol just with the it will do answer,will I notice a big diff between the 2,if so I will go with Kent because I want it rite
Well a 270 is quite mild etc.
ive driven and seen many very respectable builds using the Kent ast2
had a go with a 300 cam and I was ok I found it too peaky for my liking
gitters27
03-08-15, 09:40 PM
When you say mild as in power gains or power thru revs?should still see around 8-10 bhp with what iv got shouldn't I?
I'd say about 125-130ish with what you have and the 270 cam.
call it 140-145 with the ast2/300
gitters27
03-08-15, 09:54 PM
Don't want it ticking over like a bag of spaners tho lol and will be on road with it?
All three idle fine, unless setup by a moron.
paul james
03-08-15, 10:24 PM
Is the 285 just what they call the ast2 these days then?
Love my twin 40 1.3 with the ast2, I think going to a lower spec cam would be a disappointment.
The ast2 is a 285deg cam.... No idea why its being called a 285 rather than its real name lol
gitters27
04-08-15, 07:05 AM
You about have me sold on the bigger can,I can still run a 285 on normal lifters and will be clearance between piston and valve,it's just on some of the cam descriptions it says Pistons may need machining and solid lifters?
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