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[Healeys] Selecting a replacement CAM for BJ8

Subject: [Healeys] Selecting a replacement CAM for BJ8
From: bspidell at comcast.net (Bob Spidell)
Date: Fri, 12 May 2017 16:50:06 -0700
References: <20170512191640.8DFKI.9624.root@pamxwww10-z01>
No idea.  The DWR1 cam is supposed to be 'slightly better than stock,' 
and the cylinders are bored 0.045" over stock, so I'd expect some 
improvement, but without a dyno it's hard to be precise.

I haven't run a tank through yet, but I'd expect mileage to be a bit 
better; my engine was pretty weak before the overhaul.


On 5/12/2017 4:16 PM, Tom Felts wrote:
> so, how does all this boost the performance (speed, mileage, etc) over stock?
> tom
> ---- Bob Spidell <bspidell at comcast.net> wrote:
>
> =============
> I got: DWR1 cam with std. lifters, DWR HC oil pump and blew a wad on DWR
> pistons (85mm IIRC--0.045" over--but not sure).  I sourced a vernier
> timing set from Australia--thanks Chris!--and the cam did require some
> adjustment to meet specs.  I'm very happy with the engine's performance;
> this car is mostly a highway cruiser, so low-end torque and good
> mid-range is my preference.
>
> Bob
>
>


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