Valvetrain Data
Graphic showing that the high-performance camshaft's profile increases the area under curve by more than fifty percent.
Camshaft Profile Comparison
Photo showing the partially disassembled engine with the replacement valvetrain components installed.
Engine Partiallly Disassembled for Valvetrain Work

 

Cam Specifications

 

Modified Cam (509 Grind)

OEM Cam

 

Intake

Exhaust

Intake

Exhaust

Opens

13o BTDC

57o BBDC

8° ATDC

19° BBDC

Closes

57o ABDC

13o ATDC

18° ABDC

9° BTDC

Duration @ 0.020”

273o

273o

224°

230°

Duration @ 0.050”

249o

249o

190°

190°

Overlap @ 0.050”

26°

Zero

Lobe Centerline Angle

112°

108.5°

Lobe Taper (in)

Flat

Flat

Lobe Lift (in)

0.424

0.302

Base Circle Diameter (in)

0.875

1.000

Valve Specifications

 

Modified

Original

 

Intake

Exhaust

Intake

Exhaust

Head Diameter (in)

1.650

1.500”

1.500

1.328”

Stem Diameter (in)

5/16

5/16

5/16

5/16

Valve Lift (in)

0.410

0.410

0.286”

0.288”

Curtain Area (in2)

2.18

1.97

1.34

1.18

Lash (in)

0.014

0.014

0.016

0.014

Valve Spring Specifications

 

Modified

Original

 

Intake

Exhaust

Intake

Exhaust

Spring Shape

Beehive

Beehive

Straight

Straight

Number of Coils

6

6

7

7

Top Coil Diameter (in)

0.950

0.950

1.145

1.145

Bottom Coil Diameter (in)

1.175

1.175

1.145

1.145

Wire Diameter (in)

0.160

0.160

0.160

0.160

Free Length (in)

2.010

2.010

1.969

1.969

Bind Height (in)

0.95

0.95

1.180

1.180

Closed Spring Pressure (lb)

131 lb @ 1.531”

139 lb @ 1.501”

51 lb @ 1.672”

51 lb @ 1.672”

Open Spring Pressure (lb)

238 lb @ 1.121”

246 lb @ 1.091”

107 lb @ 1.312”

107 lb @ 1.312”

Spring Rate (lb/in)

260

260

155

155

Lifter Specifications

 

Modified

Original

 

Intake

Exhaust

Intake

Exhaust

Head Diameter (in)

1.230

1.230

1.000

1.000

Head Diameter Swept by Lobe (in)

1.128

1.128

 

 

Body Diameter (in)

11/16

11/16

3/4

3/4

Overall Length (in)

2.57

2.57

1.89

1.89

Crown Radius (in)

80

80

Flat

Flat