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K Camshaft 200

posted by  volvogirl242 on  Mon Mar 31 15:12 CST 2003
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Hello,

Right now I'm in the middle of converting my 1977 242DL from a B21 to a B23 engine. With the B23, I have a K camshaft, which I hear is a good camshaft. I also read that double valve springs are recommended to avoid valve float, so I will look into them. My question is, does the valve spring seating area on the head have to be enlarged to accomodate the double valve springs? Also, does anyone know the torque range of the K camshaft?

Thanks,

Caitlin
Ontario, Canada








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    K Camshaft 200

    posted by  someone claiming to be bben on  Tue Apr 1 12:03 CST 2003 [RELATED]








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    K Camshaft 200

    posted by  someone claiming to be Jordan G on  Mon Mar 31 16:18 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    Don't worry about the double valve springs. This cam won't need them. Will be safe to 7K where I took my K-Cam regularily, no valve float. But I suggest you limit yourself to the stock 6500 red line.

    Jordan

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    K Camshaft 200

    posted by  someone claiming to be TheHunch on  Mon Mar 31 15:20 CST 2003 [RELATED]

    caitlin

    Not certain about the double valve springs but the k cam comes alive at 3,000 and will pull to redline.


    adam.








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      K Camshaft 200

      posted by  someone claiming to be Doug on  Tue Apr 1 13:13 CST 2003 [RELATED]

      Ya, I've got a K15 in mine (even bigger than a K) with normal springs and its doing fine. It will pull like crazy from 3k and up.

      Auto or manual? Probably not the best automatic cam.

      Doug







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