Kelford camshaft, Ford Falcon AU 4.0 SOHC
Kelford is a New Zealand camshaft manufacturer with roots in Christchurch dating back to 1968. Its profiles range from upgrades for street-driven cars to fully built race engines. Choose the cam around the rest of the engine and its intended use, rather than simply picking the longest duration.
This selection is for the Ford Falcon AU 4.0 SOHC engine. Profile differences, spring recommendations and required modifications are detailed below.
Technical specifications – available profiles for this engine
Profile 217-B
For racing or a substantially tuned street car. Requires a manual transmission or a higher-stall converter with an automatic.
| Specification | Intake | Exhaust |
|---|---|---|
| Cam lift | 0.311" | 0.297" |
| Rocker ratio | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Net valve lift | 0.560" | 0.535" |
| Advertised duration @ 0.004" | 278° | 286° |
| Duration @ 0.040" valve lift | 240° | 252° |
| Timing IVO @ 0.040" valve lift | 14 BTDC | – |
| Timing IVC @ 0.040" valve lift | 46 ABDC | – |
| Timing EVO @ 0.040" valve lift | – | 56 BBDC |
| Timing EVC @ 0.040" valve lift | – | 16 ATDC |
| Suggested centre lines | 106° | 110° |
| Valve lift at TDC | 0.105" | 0.107" |
Manufacturer profile information
Profile 217-D
Oval-track profile made to meet the 0.500-inch maximum valve-lift rule used in New Zealand stockcar racing.
| Specification | Intake | Exhaust |
|---|---|---|
| Cam lift | 0.278" | 0.278" |
| Rocker ratio | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Net valve lift | 0.500" | 0.500" |
| Advertised duration @ 0.004" | 280° | 284° |
| Duration @ 0.040" valve lift | 246° | 250° |
| Timing IVO @ 0.040" valve lift | 19 BTDC | – |
| Timing IVC @ 0.040" valve lift | 47 ABDC | – |
| Timing EVO @ 0.040" valve lift | – | 53 BBDC |
| Timing EVC @ 0.040" valve lift | – | 17 ATDC |
| Suggested centre lines | 104° | 108° |
| Valve lift at TDC | 0.126" | 0.112" |
Manufacturer profile information
Profile 217-EZ
Profile suitable for the original valvetrain and automatic transmission. Kelford offers it either on a new billet or as a regrind of the original camshaft. Confirm the supplied version when ordering.
| Specification | Intake | Exhaust |
|---|---|---|
| Cam lift | 0.261" | 0.261" |
| Rocker ratio | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Net valve lift | 0.470" | 0.470" |
| Advertised duration @ 0.004" | 262° | 268° |
| Duration @ 0.040" valve lift | 220° | 230° |
| Timing IVO @ 0.040" valve lift | 2 ATDC | – |
| Timing IVC @ 0.040" valve lift | 42 ABDC | – |
| Timing EVO @ 0.040" valve lift | – | 51 BBDC |
| Timing EVC @ 0.040" valve lift | – | 1 BTDC |
| Suggested centre lines | 112° | 116° |
| Valve lift at TDC | 0.033" | 0.035" |
Manufacturer profile information
Profile 217-T1
Profile designed specifically for powerful boosted engines.
| Specification | Intake | Exhaust |
|---|---|---|
| Cam lift | 0.289" | 0.278" |
| Rocker ratio | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| Net valve lift | 0.520" | 0.500" |
| Advertised duration @ 0.004" | 266° | 274° |
| Duration @ 0.040" valve lift | 234° | 240° |
| Timing IVO @ 0.040" valve lift | 7 BTDC | – |
| Timing IVC @ 0.040" valve lift | 47 ABDC | – |
| Timing EVO @ 0.040" valve lift | – | 58 BBDC |
| Timing EVC @ 0.040" valve lift | – | 2 ATDC |
| Suggested centre lines | 110° | 118° |
| Valve lift at TDC | 0.066" | 0.045" |
Manufacturer profile information
Checking heights are shown with the duration figures. Net lift is the net valve movement specified by the manufacturer, while cam lift is listed separately. IVO/IVC denote intake valve opening/closing and EVO/EVC exhaust valve opening/closing. BTDC/ATDC mean before/after top dead centre, and BBDC/ABDC before/after bottom dead centre.
Installation and profile selection
Confirm the exact engine version, valvetrain design and the modifications required by the profile. Check cam timing and valve-to-piston clearance during installation. Springs, lifters and other supporting parts mentioned with a profile are not included unless the profile explicitly states that they come with the kit.
Examples of related vehicle applications
- Ford Falcon AU 4.0 (1998–2002)
- Ford Fairmont AU 4.0 (1998–2002)
- Ford Fairlane AU 4.0 (1999–2002)
- Ford LTD AU 4.0 (1999–2002)
The list covers versions with the specified engines only. Exact fitment and required modifications depend on the selected profile, cylinder head, lifters and timing system.
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