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Title: k8 cam
Post by: steiner on September 16, 2011, 03:36:43 PM

I want to put a cam in my 1914
Should I use a K8. I heard it's good with rockers. Also will single HD springs be adequate.
I don't care whether it's good on the freeway. I just want to go fast in short spurts around town.
Let me know

Thanks Aaron

Title: Re: k8 cam
Post by: Darren on September 16, 2011, 04:00:47 PM

Excellent choice!  1.4 Rockers.  Must use Dual springs or sure or you will have float. Also check for coil bind.

cheers

Title: Re: k8 cam
Post by: Bruce on September 16, 2011, 04:01:52 PM

Nobody can give you a good answer without knowing something about the heads.  Valve sizes?  Porting?

Title: Re: k8 cam
Post by: steiner on September 16, 2011, 07:26:58 PM

Thanks Bruce

Title: Re: k8 cam
Post by: Geoff on September 16, 2011, 08:26:37 PM

K8 is a fantastic Cam choice, one of my fav's!

Title: Re: k8 cam
Post by: steiner on September 17, 2011, 11:42:05 AM

Done Deal
Look out for Steiner tearin up the streets with the K8

Title: Re: k8 cam
Post by: Bruce on September 17, 2011, 12:19:02 PM

What are your heads?
If you have stock heads, a K8 is the wrong cam.

Title: Re: k8 cam
Post by: steiner on September 17, 2011, 05:00:20 PM

Just looked
044 with dual valve springs. Been in storage for many years

Title: Re: k8 cam
Post by: Bruce on September 17, 2011, 10:52:10 PM

Are they ported?
What size valves?