Cortina 1500GT Standard OE Camshaft

[David3539]

Hi All,

 

As per title;

 

I am looking for an original Camshaft for my 1500GT powered Anglia to replace the Sprint cam that is currently fitted to it.

 

I'm not happy with the way it runs in slow traffic and on idle so would like to replace the updated one for a standard one and see how I get on.

 

Could possibly arrange a swap with my one if desired.

 

Cash waiting.

 

Thanks.

[David3539]

Still looking. Thanks.

[robert maguire]

Kent Cams can build what you need but it may be expensive?

[caprimk1v4]

I have a brand new Newmans 255 Camshaft for a 1500GT, bought it new for a "High Torque" engine, 255 is ever so slightly just above a standard camshaft (the next available after standard).

£85 posted. if any good.

 

Regards.

[David3539]

I have a brand new Newmans 255 Camshaft for a 1500GT, bought it new for a "High Torque" engine, 255 is ever so slightly just above a standard camshaft (the next available after standard).

£85 posted. if any good.

 

Regards.

Hi,

 

Thanks for the post. Apologies, I'm not too clued up when it comes to Cam's..... Do you think your one would idle smoother? And be better in traffic?

[caprimk1v4]

Hi,

 

The 255 cam is a very-very mild road cam, it is just ever so hotter than a standard 1500 GT cam, and are called a "HIGH TORQUE" road cam.

 

No difference in idle speed or quality of the standard GT cam, but around +8 BHP mid range with increased torque all through the rev range.

 

There are 270 & 285 duration profiles as well, they will give bigger increased BHP gains, but the idle quality drops and so does the torque for "Town Driving", that is why I wanted the 255 "High Torque".

 

I prefer more low down power/torque rather than increased power at say +5500/7500 RPM, the 255 is a very good road cam, from idle to 6500 RPM.