My engine uses an Elgin 003 (268) cam. Engine is for street use - 1380cc
- single HIF6 SU (1.75 inch) - Long 3-1 header - compression at 9.4:1. I
only have about 180 miles on engine so have not seen how it pulls to
redline - I try to keep rpms below 3000 (I really, really try - but not
always easy!). Good low end torque - have accidently "chirped" in 2nd &
3rd gears (Datsun 5-speed). Will see about 4th & 5th after engine is
properly broken in.<bg>. Nice sound, and slightly "lumpy" idle - so you
know something good is under the hood (oops - I mean bonnet).
The engine builder Bill Gilcrease at Mincomp Racing Services in Costa
Mesa, CA helped design the cam profile. Bill runs the same cam in his
street Mini (1275 A-series), and swears by it for both 1275s & 1380s
(street use - not racing). No personal experience with Kent, but have
heard good things.
Good luck,
Jim Rogers
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Kevin Valentine wrote:
> Bob and list,
>
> I'd be interested in the replies you get on this.....
>
> I'm leaning towards the Kent MD266 (engine - 1275cc - 30 over with
> Weber 45dcoe and LCB header) My compression is at about 9:1....
>
> I'm also interested in any input on the Elgin Cams.
>
> Recommended suppliers?????
>
> Thanks,
>
> Kevin V.
>
>
>
> On Feb 26, 2004, at 2:58 AM, BCAH@aol.com wrote:
>
>> Any real world comments on which Kent cam gives good low end torque?
>> Bob C in
>> KS
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