Designed specifically for the Mazda L3 DISI Engine:
Kelford Cams DLC Coated Buckets Feature:
- larger internal fillet and reinforced skirt.
- Increased rigidity increases both camshaft and bucket longevity.
- DLC coated follower surface decrease friction
- Decreases surface wear and oil temps
- Improves torque required to turn the camshaft.
Available: 2.78mm, 3.0mm, 3.50mm, 3.78mm, 5.25mm, 6.15mm & 6.40mm ‘shim’ lengths

DLC Coated Buckets
Installation by a qualified tradesperson is strongly recommended. These cam followers are not a drop in solution.
There is a fixed internal length for each part number. Setting valve clearance (Lash) is required by adjusting valve tip heights, seat cut depth and camshaft base circle size.

2.3L DISI TURBO L3VDT CAMSHAFTS
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‘EZ’ power drop-in cams to suit OEM valve spring. Ideal for turbo upgrade 48mm-54mm. Excellent throttle response and improved low to mid-range power. Must retain stock rpm limit and not exceed 16psi of boost. For high mileage engines or higher boost Kelford Cams recommend KVS17-X valve spring upgrade.
260°/268° Stage 2 performance cams for improved mid-range power. Still maintains good street drivability. Ideal for 54mm-60mm turbo upgrade, in the 350-500hp range. Great with E85 fuel. Kelford Cams recommend KVS17-X valve spring upgrade.
266°/276° track racing cams to suit engines in the 500-750hp range. Turbo sizing 58-65mm compressor inducer. Great with E85 or ethanol blend fuels. Kelford Cams recommend KVS17-X valve spring upgrade.
272°/278° racing camshafts for engines in the 650-900hp range. Suits high boost and high rpm wide open throttle race applications. Turbo size 62-68mm. Fuel type E85 or similar blend. Kelford Cams recommend KVS17X-T valve spring and retainer upgrade.
Drag racing cams for professionally built engines in the 750-1000HP+ range. Fuel type E85 or methanol. Turbo size 68mm+. Kelford Cams recommend KVS17X-T valve spring and retainer upgrade.