Another mystery camshaft, any suggestions?

[Lt.danicecream]

These are the only markings on the cam, anyone have any idea what it could be? I dont know a whole lot about the WKA rules amd regulations amd whatnot. Im not doing any competitive racing, just would like to know what this one is or could be. See pics below.

 

[CarlsonMotorsports]

It has the engine builder's initials on it as well - you might give him a call directly.
Most builders get their cams from Dyno Cams, who purposely don't mark their stock class cams. Engine builders typically don't mark them either since they don't want their choice of grind number known by the general public (someone sells a used engine, tech man sees inside, etc.) By marking it "WKA" may simply be telling the tech man that the cam is a legal cam for WKA competition (whether it legitimately is or not.) Tech men should not care what is written on the cam. Should be a max of .233" lift and minimum .030* duration of ez-spin. Beyond that, there is a series of lift checks that the cam must fall within for the stock classes.

Put the sidecover back on, put a degree wheel on it, and roll the cam yourself. That's going to be the best way to determine what you've got. Even then, there's such a myriad of very close spec'd cams for the stock classes, that it'll likely make your head spin looking at profiles.


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Thanks and God bless,
Brian Carlson
Carlson Racing Engines
Vector Cutz
www.CarlsonMotorsports.com
Carlson Motorsports on Facebook
www.youtube.com
36 years of service to the karting industry ~ 1Cor 9:24
Linden, IN
765-339-4407
bcarlson@CarlsonMotorsports.com

 

[Lt.danicecream]

It has the engine builder's initials on it as well - you might give him a call directly.
Most builders get their cams from Dyno Cams, who purposely don't mark their stock class cams. Engine builders typically don't mark them either since they don't want their choice of grind number known by the general public (someone sells a used engine, tech man sees inside, etc.) By marking it "WKA" may simply be telling the tech man that the cam is a legal cam for WKA competition (whether it legitimately is or not.) Tech men should not care what is written on the cam. Should be a max of .233" lift and minimum .030* duration of ez-spin. Beyond that, there is a series of lift checks that the cam must fall within for the stock classes.

Put the sidecover back on, put a degree wheel on it, and roll the cam yourself. That's going to be the best way to determine what you've got. Even then, there's such a myriad of very close spec'd cams for the stock classes, that it'll likely make your head spin looking at profiles.


-----
Thanks and God bless,
Brian Carlson
Carlson Racing Engines
Vector Cutz
www.CarlsonMotorsports.com
Carlson Motorsports on Facebook
www.youtube.com
36 years of service to the karting industry ~ 1Cor 9:24
Linden, IN
765-339-4407
bcarlson@CarlsonMotorsports.com

Gotcha, I was thinking that was probably going to be the only way to do it but I wasn't sure if there was a very specific Cam that was used. I'm not entirely sure what the Builder's name is or where they're located it has a different tank and shroud on it and I can't find any information on who built it so really no help there but I appreciate your input and information that was a big help. I was just curious if it was a higher lift cam than 233 I wasn't sure what the limit was for WKA rules. Thanks again

 

[flattop1]

Measure the base circle .
Then measure the nose . Subtract .
That's a lift figure . If it's not .250+ it's a stock style cam .

 

[Lt.danicecream]

Measure the base circle .
Then measure the nose . Subtract .
That's a lift figure . If it's not .250+ it's a stock style cam .

Thank you!