Mild Cam

Tryn · 12-18-2012, 10:36 PM

Has anyone put the Mild cam in there big block from cp? Just wondering if there is much more power really???

geoffw · 12-19-2012, 07:48 PM

Which big block?

sho305 · 12-19-2012, 10:03 PM

Many of the cams raise rpm, that is how you get more power from the same size engine. So you may have to upgrade parts like rods and flywheels and setup the clutch to run higher rpm shifts. So it depends on the cam a lot. But its about the only way to get more power you can feel. You can put a header and larger carb on, cut the head and port it a little, etc and on an on and get a few gains....but you have to drop a cam in to really wake them up. Much the same as a car engine, unless it is forced induction.

Tryn · 12-20-2012, 12:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sho305

Many of the cams raise rpm, that is how you get more power from the same size engine. So you may have to upgrade parts like rods and flywheels and setup the clutch to run higher rpm shifts. So it depends on the cam a lot. But its about the only way to get more power you can feel. You can put a header and larger carb on, cut the head and port it a little, etc and on an on and get a few gains....but you have to drop a cam in to really wake them up. Much the same as a car engine, unless it is forced induction.

I milled the heads and put a rev kit in from cp and the header. I was just wondering about the mild cam from cp I also put that in I know it's a stock take of a 23 so I just wonder how much power you would notice? What carb options are out for a 14 hp v twin?

Tryn · 12-20-2012, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by geoffw

Which big block?

Briggs 294447-1042-a1

geoffw · 12-20-2012, 12:52 PM

A performance camshaft is the SINGLE biggest increase in seat of the pants and actual power gains you can get aside from a power adder.

If you are serious about making power, a camshaft swap would be my FIRST investment. Along with supporting mods of course.

These engines are NOT designed to be used for what we are using them for, therefore in order to maximize the displacement you have, you must modify them for your intended application. The only way to do that is with a cam and carburator.

hookm · 12-20-2012, 06:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tryn

I milled the heads and put a rev kit in from cp and the header. I was just wondering about the mild cam from cp I also put that in I know it's a stock take of a 23 so I just wonder how much power you would notice? What carb options are out for a 14 hp v twin?

Tryn,I put one of those cams in my 16,I didn't run it before so have no comparision.I got mine for $30 when he first started selling them even at $40 if you get 3 or 4 hp it's cheap.I put a 18 hp carb on mine,suppose to be good for 2 hp,who knows?

Tryn · 12-21-2012, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by hookm

Tryn,I put one of those cams in my 16,I didn't run it before so have no comparision.I got mine for $30 when he first started selling them even at $40 if you get 3 or 4 hp it's cheap.I put a 18 hp carb on mine,suppose to be good for 2 hp,who knows?

How is the 18 hp carb compared to the 16 hp? Do you still get the bog at mid range?

Tryn · 12-21-2012, 08:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by geoffw

A performance camshaft is the SINGLE biggest increase in seat of the pants and actual power gains you can get aside from a power adder.

If you are serious about making power, a camshaft swap would be my FIRST investment. Along with supporting mods of course.

These engines are NOT designed to be used for what we are using them for, therefore in order to maximize the displacement you have, you must modify them for your intended application. The only way to do that is with a cam and carburator.

Cp says it will give you .50 more lift so what do you think?

geoffw · 12-21-2012, 08:33 PM

Whats the duration and total lift?

12-18-2012, 10:36 PM	#1
Tryn Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Michigan Posts: 51	Mild Cam Has anyone put the Mild cam in there big block from cp? Just wondering if there is much more power really???

12-19-2012, 07:48 PM	#2
geoffw Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 961	Re: Mild Cam Which big block?

12-19-2012, 10:03 PM	#3
sho305 Vegas modded 420 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West MI Posts: 15,445	Re: Mild Cam Many of the cams raise rpm, that is how you get more power from the same size engine. So you may have to upgrade parts like rods and flywheels and setup the clutch to run higher rpm shifts. So it depends on the cam a lot. But its about the only way to get more power you can feel. You can put a header and larger carb on, cut the head and port it a little, etc and on an on and get a few gains....but you have to drop a cam in to really wake them up. Much the same as a car engine, unless it is forced induction.

12-20-2012, 12:52 PM	#6
geoffw Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 961	Re: Mild Cam A performance camshaft is the SINGLE biggest increase in seat of the pants and actual power gains you can get aside from a power adder. If you are serious about making power, a camshaft swap would be my FIRST investment. Along with supporting mods of course. These engines are NOT designed to be used for what we are using them for, therefore in order to maximize the displacement you have, you must modify them for your intended application. The only way to do that is with a cam and carburator.

12-21-2012, 08:33 PM	#10
geoffw Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 961	Re: Mild Cam Whats the duration and total lift?

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