25 inch Cam

[Pauld]

Hi,

Just wondering if any one could point me in the right direction. I have a 25 inch 250 cu/in  KEW motor that's in a dodge special race car. I have 3 X ball and ball carb set up at the moment and was toying of the idea of upgrading the camshaft to suit my historic racing. Can someone recommend a grind profile or know anyone who has done this before,

any help or advice would be greatly appreciated,

Thanks, Paul.

[andyd]

I assume that you are in Australia...........why?.............your use of the Oz only term "Kew" in reference to the 25" Chrysler/DeSoto sourced engine which was referred to as a "Kew" engine due to its being ordered thru the British Mopar company in KEW England.........the engines AFAIK were supplied from the Canadian Mopar company as they all used 25" engines exclusively from the late 30's. Using the "kew" term in any dealings with the Yanks & Cannuks is generally not recommended as they probably will have no idea what a Kew engine is.........they are basically the same as their 250cube/25" engines.

When I was building an ex Sydney airport tug 230 cube 23" engine I had a 1/2 race cam ground by Waggotts in Lismore but I understand they are no longer in business..........I'd be contacting any of the cam grinders listed in magazines like Oz Street Machine, Restored Cars magazine, engine rebuilders and the like...........I know this doesn't help but here a pic of the Waggott ground cam and the 23" finned head I got from Earl Edgerton...I intended to run twin carbs & a split header system in the 1941 Plymouth which I stupidly sold as well as selling the engine & all parts.................sometimes I do stupid things........lol.....the guys that bought Earl Edgertons finned head busines might still be on here......also try Vintage Power wagons and George Ashe in the USA BUT don't say its a "KEW".......just tell them its a 25"/250 engine.............lol..........regards from Sunny South Grafton.....Andy Douglas    

[Sniper]

13 hours ago, andyd said:

Using the "kew" term in any dealings with the Yanks & Cannuks is generally not recommended as they probably will have no idea what a Kew engine is

 

 

Thanks to you, now and in the past, I do know what that term means, lol

[Pauld]

Thanks Andy, i will try some local guys and see what they have to say.