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Aziz
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Post Sun Apr 09, 2006 5:00 pm

Hi

Can anyone tell me what cam to use for my 325 head.

I am doing a 2.7 conversion using a 1983 eta block comp ratio 11:1

I'm not sure if I should use a 272 or 288. A kent cam or piper or cat cams???????? are there anymore

Can anyone give me any details. Also infor on best place to get one and at what cost.
I need value for £Â£Ã‚£Ã‚£Ã‚£Ã‚£Ã‚£Ã‚£Ã‚£Ã‚£Ã‚£

All info welcomed

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Post Sun Apr 09, 2006 5:06 pm

hi my 2.7 conversion is getting built as we speak,i went for the eta bottem end with a 320 head,i purchased a 272/272 shrik cam from sal(M5Pilot),it depends on what you are actually after.
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Post Sun Apr 09, 2006 6:00 pm

Get a 272/272 if you want the power delivery to be like a 325i, or a 282/272 or 284/272 if you want it a bit wilder, or 284 to be even wilder anymore may make it a bit crap to run around town.
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Post Sun Apr 09, 2006 6:47 pm

I'm looking for max bhp out put with good around town manner.

what sort of money am I looking at for a cam?

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