1360 build
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I,m accumulating the parts for a new motor based on 1360cc and on a tightish budget.Head and cam seem to be the most important and the head is the expensive bit.I,m pretty well set on the Avonbar Phase 2 cam,as I want some low down power,as I,m using the standard Metro turbo T3 and manifolds.Question, is it more effective to get a head or use the Avonbar cam and do my own head.I have a fair bit of experience with N/A A series heads and all the necessary kit.I,m aiming for a reliable motor,with,say 120bhp ish. Am I being realistic ?.Need all your experiences please .

for 120bhp the phase 2 cam is a shade OTT in my book
your better off with say a N/A MG cam or kent 266. as for the head any well thougth out mods will help

there are also big gains to be had with the T3 elbow modded and the exhaust manifold modded,........... OH! and dont forget the intercooler .... its free power

Many thanks -I am already using an intercooler,even if the installation is not ideal.I take it that exhaust manifold and elbow mods amount to cleaning up and re-shaping/enlarging where appropriate ?.I guess knowing where is appropriate is the key.