Engine Part Choices Best Bfyb

[01txr]

I want to start looking into trying to get closer to building my Big HP engine.

Currently have the Argo 1200Hp rods and Ross Forged Pistons with total seal rings.

I have a low K Engine for the rebuild.

How do I tell if it is a BA or BF engine and are the N/A 6 Cams any better than the BA Turbo grinds.

What is the best bang for your buck cams & Valve train to run, to suit street track BA XR6 Turbo with T56 Manual.

If I decide to store my Original engine what is required to do the N/A Head to suit.

I take it Exhaust Valves, and will be looking at Comp Cam Beehive Springs and retainers to suit.

I will also be needing Balancer, Oil Pump Gears, Gaskets etc.

Any Advice will be greatly appreciated.

[senna_T]

Stock cams are fine unless you go for stupid power higher in the Rev range Paul. Modern heads breathe really well and don't need alot of attention (maybe a clean up here and there).

A good set of valve springs will be the best bang for buck. Although there are some cheap Atomic cams for sale at the moment...

[01txr]

Yes I know the heads are pretty dam good for shape and flow Have been looking at the

N/A head and can see a few area where I can get better flow mainly to cleaning up and

a small amount off cutting here & there.

More need to know what valves, seats and valve seats I need to run to handle the stress &

heat of the turbo engine.

Are the N/A seats and Valves the same spec as the Turbo head.

Contacts and prices would be great as well, PM them through if need to be private.

Would buying a LPG head be a worthwhile purchase as probably have better valves and seats

then petrol variants.

senna T could you get me a price on Turbo spec'd Valves & Seats if they are of a higher spec

than the N/A Valves & Seats.

had been thinking the crow cams but after my last cam I purchased from crow I have

stayed away from there products.

The cam in Question was one I purchased for a tuff alloy headed 4.1 crossflow into a cortina

the journal radius's where not nicely machined and looked like the cutter had been jumping

leaving a jaggered edge on all cam bearing journals.

It still worked well but the finish should have been to a quality reflective of the price and reputation

of the Crow Cams we have known them for.

May not worry about cam change but then on the other hand doing the Valve train upgrade and having everything apart

might as well do it while everything is apart.

would be Interesting to know a few cam specs to workout which one to purchase/install for my setup and use.

Engine is being built using OEM crank so revs are going to be limit due to this.

Looking for a cam that will give more lift and maybe better Mid/Top end power

Without to much sacrifice down low.