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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 09:50 PM
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Noob, cams.

I know there is alots of different cams and brands out there, but which 272/272
is good for drag racing/top end power for IX?
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 09:54 PM
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Kelford would be my choice.
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 10:03 PM
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Kelford are a great choice... some of the cosworth stuff has been putting up good power as well
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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gsc s2's are also producing good numbers
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 10:17 PM
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 10:18 PM
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brand new in box. i got a set of kelford 272s going in tomorrow.
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 10:30 PM
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brand new in box. i got a set of kelford 272s going in tomorrow.
thanks, how much and will it pass smog?
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Old Jan 29, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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thanks, how much and will it pass smog?
no problem. i think they are under $600. as for your other question i do not know. give mike@awdmotorsports a call. very knowledgeable and good prices. i get all my parts from him and always happy with them.
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 06:09 AM
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Originally Posted by atkins
gsc s2's are also producing good numbers
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 08:38 AM
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Kelford 272's
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 08:41 AM
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does anyone know how do kelford 272's compare to GSC s2's in aggressiveness. I know the numbers dont really mean a great deal (advertised number) but looking more into technicalities. I.E Which one is more aggressive with the same exact mods other than cams.
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 12:18 PM
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^^^Good question and will Kelford 272's work on stock Evo8 springs & retainers?
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 01:11 PM
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Is this the noob section?
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 01:15 PM
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you can use kelford 272's till about 7200rpm with stock springs/retainers, if you plan on going more, then you will need aftermarket ones
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Old Jan 30, 2009 | 01:20 PM
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Is this the noob section?
No, yet you are typing and wasting space. Help or get out. Noob...

Sekula, thanks, I am thinking around 7.5k.
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