Kelford camshafts, Ford Coyote 5.0, GT350-heads and solid lifters

Kelford camshafts, Ford Coyote 5.0, GT350-heads and solid lifters

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 Coyote 5.0, GT350-heads and solid lifters engine. Profile differences, spring recommendations and required modifications are detailed below.

Technical specifications – available profiles for this engine

Profile SLGT-256-TB

Contact our sales team for exact specifications.

Profile SLGT-256-TC

The retailer lists this for a Ford Coyote 5.0 engine with GT350 heads and solid lifters, labelled Stage 2. Contact our sales team for exact specifications.

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 Coyote 5.0 -builds with GT350 heads and with a solid lifter conversion

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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