Kelford Cams - Suit Ford Barra 218-C (296)
296/296 Degrees advertised duration, 12.40mm/12.40mm lift.

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These cams still use hydraulic lifters, and suit competition cars only. Use this specification cam for engines around the 1200-1800HP range. Use on fixed cam timing or mechanically limited cam advance/retard
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| Engine Make: | Engine Model: | Part Number: | |||||
| FORD | BA-FG Barra | 218-C | |||||
| Valve Clearance: | Intake: | Set | at the | ||||
| Exhaust: | Set | at the | |||||
| Cam Lift: | Intake: | 6.05mm | Exhaust: | 6.05mm | |||
| Rocker Ratio: | Intake: | 2.05 | Exhaust: | 2.05 | |||
| Nett Valve Lift: | Intake: | 12.40mm | Exhaust: | 12.40mm | |||
| Advertised Duration @ | 0.10mm | Intake: | 296 | Exhaust: | 296 | ||
| Duration @ | 1.00mm VALVE LIFT | Intake: | 250 | Exhaust: | 250 | ||
| Timing @ | 1.00mm VALVE LIFT | IVO: | 12 BTDC | EVO: | 63 BBDC | ||
| IVC: | 58 ABDC | EVC: | 7 ATDC | ||||
| Suggested Centre Lines: | Intake: | 113 | Exhaust: | 118 | |||
| VALVE | Lift @ TDC | Intake: | 2.30mm | Exhaust: | 1.63 | ||
| Product Name | Kelford Cams - Suit Ford Barra 218-C (296) |
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| Brands | Kelford |
| Engine | Barra XR6 |
| Make | Ford |
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Why choose matched valve springs for performance cams?
Spring pressure must match the cam profile and rpm limit. Too little causes valve float; too much causes wear.
Do I need adjustable cam gears?
They allow fine-tuning of cam timing, especially useful after head machining or when running non-standard cams.
What is the recommended application for the Kelford Cams 218-C?
The Kelford Cams 218-C is designed for competition use in Ford Barra engines, specifically for those aiming for power outputs in the 1200-1800HP range. It is suitable for fixed cam timing or setups with mechanically limited cam advance or retard.
What are the valve lift specifications for the Kelford Cams 218-C?
The Kelford Cams 218-C features a cam lift of 6.05mm for both intake and exhaust. This results in a nett valve lift of 12.40mm for both intake and exhaust when considering the 2.05 rocker ratio.
What is the duration of the Kelford Cams 218-C at 1.00mm valve lift?
The advertised duration for the Kelford Cams 218-C is 296 degrees for both intake and exhaust. At 1.00mm valve lift, the duration remains at 250 degrees for both intake and exhaust.
What are the timing specifications for the Kelford Cams 218-C?
For the Kelford Cams 218-C, the intake valve opens at 12 degrees BTDC and closes at 58 degrees ABDC, while the exhaust valve opens at 63 degrees BBDC and closes at 7 degrees ATDC.
What are the suggested centre lines for the Kelford Cams 218-C?
The suggested centre lines for the Kelford Cams 218-C are 113 degrees for the intake and 118 degrees for the exhaust. These specifications help optimise performance in high-power applications.
