Cam choice for 1300 build...

[mxracer]

I recently picked up a numbers matching 66 bug. The old 1300 is pretty tired and I'm going to rebuild it. Not interested in bumping it to a 15 or 1600, I want to keep it a 1300.

On the flip side, sort of, I'd like to do a "fluff and buff" on the heads and maybe put a cam in it to get just a little more out of it. The end goal is to create a "period correct" type performance engine. It's more for nostalgic reasons than anything else.

So, would maybe a CB cheater work nice for that or something else or should I just stick with the stock cam?

BTW I'm also kicking the idea around of putting a Judson on it, again more for the period/nostalgic type idea.

[Alstrup]

The 2280 is a very good choice, - along with a compression raise to at least 8, preferably 8,3 to 8,5 - 1 dependant on your choice of fuel.

I rebuilt a couple of 1300 sgl. ports about 1½ years ago. Installed a 35,5 mm inlet valve though, along with cleaned up heads better valve job etc. They pull 52ish hp and 100ish NM torque. They keep up with stock stock 1500 engines without a problem.

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PS. I forgot to write, that I also ligthened the flywheel 1 Kg and of course balanced the rotating assembly. I also used a quality stock exhaust (Ernst)

The lighter flywheel makes the engine much more "fresh" in lack of a better word. It takes a lot of the lazyness away and it does only barely affect idle take off.

[mxracer]

Thanks Alstrup.... seems there is not many people who like the small engines.

[krusher]

[DarthWeber]

X2 on the Cheater cam.....with a set of CB's Lightweight Racing Lifters.
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