Tweet
does anyone know for sure, positively, 100% if the cams from an 78xs1100 e are the same as the cams from the 79 special? interchangeable?
-
-
The '78-79 camshafts (both standard and special) are supposed to be identical, according to all available info (published specs, part numbers, etc). I'm not aware of anybody having an issue with interchanging these.
The later cams are nearly identical, having less duration and overlap but slightly more lift on the exhaust valves. These will slightly reduce power if swapped for the early cams.Fast, Cheap, Reliable... Pick any two
'78E original owner - resto project
'78E ???? owner - Modder project FJ forks, 4-piston calipers F/R, 160/80-16 rear tire
'82 XJ rebuild project
'80SG restified, red SOLD
'79F parts...
'81H more parts...
Other current bikes:
'93 XL1200 Anniversary Sportster 85RWHP
'86 XL883/1200 Chopper
'82 XL1000 w/1450cc Buell, Baker 6-speed, in-progress project
Cage: '13 Mustang GT/CS with a few 'custom' touches
Yep, can't leave nuthin' alone... -
..................Last edited by petejw; 01-13-2011, 12:31 AM.pete
new owner of
08 gen2 hayabusa
former owner
1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
zrx carbs
18mm float height
145 main jets
38 pilots
slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pA8dwxmAVA&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/url]Comment
-
yep the 78 and 79 cams are the same,
was just comparing the early model cams to the later
ones and noticed the holes for the oil gallery are slightly
larger in the later cams.pete
new owner of
08 gen2 hayabusa
former owner
1981 xs1100 RH (aus) (5N5)
zrx carbs
18mm float height
145 main jets
38 pilots
slide needle shimmed .5mm washer
fitted with v/stax and uni pod filters
[url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3pA8dwxmAVA&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL[/url]Comment
Comment