[Mgs] Camshaft recommendations

The Roxter rocknatural at gmail.com
Fri Nov 13 17:27:22 MST 2009


Eric Markley wrote:
> Hello Elliot,
>
> Lots of issues come to mind but if you are planning to keep the engine in
> stock spec, then a stock equivalent cam seems to be the best choice. all of
> the regular suppliers should have them. There is a hardening process
> (Tuftride?) that would be good to have done before installation
>
> If you are going to have the head moderately ported and raise the c.r. to a
> moderate level (9.5:1 maximum) then a cam a little more aggressive than
> stock would be in order. APT has the VP11 cam which is 260 duration and .286
> intake and .293 exhaust lift. Classic Motorsports used this cam in their
> July 2008 issue detailing their improved MGB engine. An excellent article if
> you can find a copy. Piper and Kent used to have similar cams. Moss sells an
> street performance cam but I have not seen the specifications. Most of what
> I've read indicates that a 270 degree duration camshaft is as far as you
> would want to go for a street B that retains it's below 2000 rpm torque.
>
> If I were in your situation, I would replace the timing chain and gears, as
> well as the pushrods and lifters, unless you are certain that they are in
> serviceable condition.
>
> I hope this is helpful and welcome the thoughts of others.
I have an APT 286 scatter cam in the Mini Cooper and it's just perfect.

-The Roxter
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