Westfield Posted January 19, 2003 Share Posted January 19, 2003 Can anyone identify what a cam with the following marks on the face of the rear journal is? It has M2 300 one side and HA the other. It also has a small p in a circle. Any ideas before I go to the trouble of measuring lift and duration. Thanks Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Riches Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 I guess the 300 refers to the duration, sounds like a lot, full race possibly........ 1982. 5 speed, clamshells. B.R.G / Ali. The True Colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westfield Posted January 20, 2003 Author Share Posted January 20, 2003 Thanks for the reply. It’s a Piper 300 as confirmed by them when I rang. The power range is from 3000 to 8000 rpm with 310 duration and a 11.43mm lift. The timing is 51 / 79 inlet and 79 / 51 exhaust. I think it’s much to wild for the purpose I had in mind which is a road based 1700cc engine with standard crank, rods and pistons. Any one like to comment on its suitability? Looks like I will have to buy a Kent 234 or a Piper 285 which is what I had been told this was when I purchased the engine. Anyone want to do a swap? Its in perfect condition only having done 1000 mile. Thanks Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg Posted January 20, 2003 Share Posted January 20, 2003 Go on .... I've got a Kent 264 which is a bit wild, but great fun 😬 I've also owned a Piper 285 which was nice for a road car, but I would recommend something a bit hairer - Kent 244, or 254 perhaps? Greg, Q 86 NTM (Green 185BHP XF) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budgie Posted January 21, 2003 Share Posted January 21, 2003 244 is great for the road-no trouble at all in traffic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robster Posted January 22, 2003 Share Posted January 22, 2003 Tony I have a very good 234 with less than 10, 000 miles on it out of a very carefully used engine, I replaced it with a 244 when I put in the forged pistons etc. Your cam sounds like a great one for me to try if you would like to swap for the 234. To get the best out of a 244 you really need to do some work to the head etc. Email me if you would like to swap! Robster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Westfield Posted January 22, 2003 Author Share Posted January 22, 2003 Hi Robster I am in a dilemma what to do. The engine in my car at the moment has done 20k miles and is in need of a refresh It produces around 110 at the wheels (130ish at flywheel I guess) and has a big valve head, piper 285 cam etc. The plan is to build up my spare engine (bottom end) and then swap the engine over along with the head. I had a look today and found that the cam profile/lift of the 234 matched the 285 I currently have in. Looks like I will go for a 244 that is somewhat more hairy by the look of the profile. I would swap for a 244 if you (or anyone else?) have one. The Piper 300 cam is in perfect condition and comes with matched followers. Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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