But, does anyone know how a so called 'fast road' cam compares to a 'rally'
cam??
ctp
At 5:54 PM -0500 1/4/98, Frank Clarici wrote:
>Guy Weller wrote:
>
>> Anyone got any advice about 1275 camshafts
>>
>> Need to replace mine and wondered about fitting a modified camshaft.
>> Just for road use, not too much traffic, and I do like to "press on a bit"
>>
>> Various cams are refered to as FAST ROAD or ROAD / RALLY cams.
>>
>> Any comments please ?
>>
>> Guy
>
>Guy
>
>I have a few cars with various cams.
>Stock is fine although stock is just stock.
>Road is nice, perfect for regular driving with a nice "kick" to it.
>Rally is a bittoo much for everyday driving, power comes off the cam at higher
>rpms.
>Idle is a bit lumpy, and that's at about 1500 rpms, it won't idle below that.
>Race (like my sons Mini) is too radical (try telling that to an 18 year
>old) It
>will not idle below 2,000 rpms, needs mega carbueretor, headers, and a
>good supply
>of spark plugs 'cause they foul often just riding around town. Goes like hell
>though!
>
>For your car, I recommend a road cam. You probably won't be happy with
>anything
>more aggressive unless you plan on racing more then cruising.
>
>
>--
>Frank Clarici
>Too many Sprites
>http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut
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