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steiner
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k8 cam
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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
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Darren
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Re: k8 cam
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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
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Bruce
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September 16, 2011, 04:01:52 PM »
Nobody can give you a good answer without knowing something about the heads. Valve sizes? Porting?
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steiner
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September 16, 2011, 07:26:58 PM »
Thanks Bruce
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Geoff
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September 16, 2011, 08:26:37 PM »
K8 is a fantastic Cam choice, one of my fav's!
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steiner
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September 17, 2011, 11:42:05 AM »
Done Deal
Look out for Steiner tearin up the streets with the K8
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Bruce
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September 17, 2011, 12:19:02 PM »
What are your heads?
If you have stock heads, a K8 is the wrong cam.
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steiner
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September 17, 2011, 05:00:20 PM »
Just looked
044 with dual valve springs. Been in storage for many years
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Bruce
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September 17, 2011, 10:52:10 PM »
Are they ported?
What size valves?
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