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1300 cross flow
Steve - 23/12/12 at 10:07 PM

Which cams best for road use don't want to have to alter pistons.

chillis - 23/12/12 at 10:38 PM

there's quite a big choice - depends what you want from the car. A mild improvement can be gained from upgrading a non-GT to GT spec.

AndyGT - 23/12/12 at 11:42 PM

BCF 2 or absolute max BCF 3. It is the old spec but that is the limit before cutting pistons...

wonderfulweasel - 23/12/12 at 11:55 PM

I used to have a Piper 285 in my 1300. I didn't modify the pistons. I timed it up with a vernier pulley.
It had a big valve head, single 45 Weber, megajolt ignition and 4-2-1 manifold.
It produced 93bhp on two different rolling roads.

Steve - 24/12/12 at 09:58 AM

Will a1600 gt cam fit in the 1300 engine

black fingernail - 24/12/12 at 10:06 AM

Unless you are restricted by racing rules, why bother, just upgrade to a zetec, it will be cheaper, nicer to drive and more economical.

wonderfulweasel - 24/12/12 at 10:10 AM

Yes, a 1600gt cam will work in the 1300

Paul Turner - 24/12/12 at 03:11 PM

quote:
Originally posted by wonderfulweasel

I used to have a Piper 285 in my 1300. I didn't modify the pistons.



Surprised at that. Never used one personally but several mates did in the days when the x-flow was king and all needed piston mods just like I and others needed with the Kent 234 and 244 alternatives.

[Edited on 24/12/12 by Paul Turner]

wonderfulweasel - 24/12/12 at 10:04 PM

Yep, checked the clearances during assembly. I think piper recommend that.
Used it happily for a couple of years, including sprinting. Only took it out to swap for a 1600.