Kelford Cams | World-Class Performance Camshafts & Valvetrain

• Honda Civic Type R (FK8 / FL5), K20C1: Kelford Performance Camshafts in Drop-In Turbo, Stage 1 Turbo and Stage 2 Turbo grinds. More for these cars: Civic Type R (FK8), Civic Type R (FL5) and K20C1 engine internals.
• Subaru WRX STI (GD), EJ20 AVCS: Kelford 264/260 Camshaft Set (V2-199-B). More for this car: Impreza WRX STI (GD) and EJ20 / EJ25 engine internals.

• Camshafts: K20C1 turbo camshafts and the EJ20 264/260 four-cam set, or browse all camshafts
• Valve springs to suit: valve springs and retainers

Match the cam to your engine, turbo size and power goal. For the Honda K20C1:

• Drop-In Turbo (279-EZ): 258° / 268° duration, for the factory or a bolt-on turbo and mild builds. Uses the factory valve springs.
• Stage 1 Turbo (279-A): 272° / 280° duration and 10.70mm / 11.00mm lift, for 54 to 66mm turbos and 450+ hp street and track builds. Needs upgraded valve springs (Kelford KVS279-BT).
• Stage 2 Turbo (279-B): 282° / 284° duration, for 64mm and larger turbos and 700+ hp motorsport and drag builds. Needs a custom valve spring setup.

For the Subaru EJ20, the V2-199-B is Kelford's high-lift, short-duration race and rally grind: 264° intake and 260° exhaust, with 10.70mm and 10.20mm lift, matched to turbos of around 54 to 60mm. It suits engines with four paddle-style triggers on the back of the intake cams, not the slot-style trigger.

Not sure? Send our team your engine, turbo and compression ratio.

Fitting camshafts is precise engine work, so installation by a professional is recommended. Plan for:

• Valve springs: required with the K20C1 Stage 1 and Stage 2 cams, and recommended by Kelford for the EJ20 set (its match is the KVS1847-BT beehive kit). Kits we list include the Ferrea Valve Spring Kit (K20C1), the Supertech Dual Valve Spring Kit (EJ20 / EJ25) and the GSC Power-Division Beehive Spring Kit (EJ20 / EJ25).
• Valve-to-piston clearance: always confirm it before running the engine.
• Shimless buckets: the EJ20 set must run on shimless buckets (or buckets with the shim underneath).
• ECU tune: the engine must be tuned to suit the new cams.

Where can I buy Kelford camshafts in Australia?
Chicane Australia sells Kelford camshafts and ships Australia-wide from the NSW Central Coast. Search by Kelford part number, or contact our team with your engine, turbo and compression ratio for help choosing the right cam profile.

Do I need to upgrade my valve springs with Kelford cams?
For the K20C1 Stage 1 and Stage 2 cams, yes. The Drop-In Turbo cam (279-EZ) uses the factory springs. For the EJ20 264/260 set, Kelford recommends upgraded springs, and its own match is the KVS1847-BT beehive kit.

Which Kelford cam suits my turbo?
On the K20C1, the Stage 1 Turbo cam suits 54 to 66mm turbos and the Stage 2 Turbo cam suits 64mm and larger. The Drop-In Turbo cam suits the factory or a bolt-on turbo. The EJ20 264/260 set suits turbos of around 54 to 60mm.

Do I need a tune after fitting Kelford cams?
Yes. Plan on an ECU tune to suit the new camshafts.