11 replies to this topic

[cian]

Im thinking of changing my sw5 to a kent 276 ( i hear alot of talk about the 276 on here ) is there much of a difference compared to the sw5?

[KernowCooper]

SW5 is milder than the 276 which I run in my 1330, idles a bit lumpy at 1000rpm, pulls ok in traffic and not disappointed with mine.Whats the rest of your engine spec ?

[cian]

I was running a 1275 with stage 3 head with 1.5 roller rockers and rebuilt box etc, but im rebuilding it and going 1330 and just want something more racy as i here the sw5 is very mild, what degrees is the 276 timed at?

[ukcooper]

Had a 276 in last mini very similar spec to yours I was happy not hard work around town but pulled well when I wanted. tick over a little lumpy. never tried a sw5 .

[KernowCooper]

Timed at 106Degs

[cian]

Great thanks! Have u any issues with emmisions?

[KernowCooper]

None on mine stg4 head,276, Aldon Yellow, 10.2:1, Maniflow LCB/Single Box and CO = 3.5% and 600ppm

[FlowersGTR]

Hi Mini Mad,

 

If you do decide to change cam I would be interested in buying the SW5 off of you. I sent you a PM on monday.

[ACDodd]

Ok the SW5 and the 276 cam are two completely different beasts. The 276 has more than twice the overlap lift for a start so the power bands are very different. It a bit like comparing apples with peebles!!

 

AC

[jaydee]

Do you prefer marmalade or marmite?

Edited by jaydee, 27 October 2013 - 01:47 PM.

[KernowCooper]

Do you prefer marmalade or marmite?

What your saying is something smother, or something with a bit of bite

[Vipernoir]

AC beat me to it - comparing the two cams directly is unfair as they are designed to do different things.
The SW5 is a big improvement over standard, and makes for a nice smooth driving cam that gives you a wall of torque.
The 276 is pretty much the first of the 'hairy' cams and designed for higher rpm use at the expense of all round driveability.