Camshaft Comparo

From Datsun 1200 Wiki

Here are the specs used in the B110 camshafts

  • A12 specs from 1973 USA factory manual (same cam is used in JDM)
  • A12GX specs from
  • A10 (B10) specs from here (http://datsun1200.com/modules/newbb/viewtopic.php?topic_id=32995&forum=1)


Cam: A10 (B10) A12 A12GX
Part: 13001-18000 13001-H1000 13001-H2300
HP: 62hp@6000rpm 69hp@6000rpm 83hp@6800rpm
Torque: 61.5 lb-ft 10.0kg-m@4,400rpm 9.7kg-m@3,600rpm
Exhaust open duration: 240° 248° 256°
Intake open duration: 240° 248° 256°
Intake opens at: 12° 14° BTDC 20° BTDC
Intake closes at: 48° 54° ABDC 56° ABDC
Exhaust opens at: 50° 56° BBDC 58° BBDC
Exhaust closes at: 10° 12° ATDC 18° ATDC
Lift:  ? 8mm 8.4mm

NOTE: It is unclear at which valve lift specifications this is measured at. So be wary of comparing other camshaft specs.


  • B = before
  • A = after
  • TDC = Top Dead Center