Shell #1 cam vs XS Performance cam specs? Anyone

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I'm looking but haven't found the specs for a Shell #1 cam, vs these specs for ths XS perf cam, I found these on Mikes XS. Can anyone help, advise;

XS Performance cam
TIMING SPECS
Timing at .040"Lift at Valve
Timing to be checked with zero clearance
see running clearance - lash below
INTAKE EXHAUST
OPEN 26 Degrees BTC 60 Degrees BBC
CLOSE 66 Degrees ABC 32 Degrees ATC
VALVE
LIFT: .420".420"
DURATION: 272 Degrees 272 Degrees
LOBE
CENTER: 110 Degrees 104 Degrees
LASH OR
RUNNING
CLEARANCE .006".006"
(Cold)
XSperformance Cam Kit for 1974-84 447/533 type XS650 Engines
( 36 tooth cam sprocket )
Part # 05-0025 Sold as a kit Only as shown above
XS #05-0025 XSperformance Cam Kit Includes
Cam, Performance Valve Springs and retainer kit
and premium valve stem seals ( 4 )
 
The specs for the Shell #1 @ .040"

IN open - 29° BTC
IN close - 49° ABC
EX open - 49° BBC
EX close - 29° ATC

Duration - 258°
Lobe Center - 100°
Lift - .405"
 
I have heard of issues with the hard facing wearing quickly on these cams. I believe it is a copy of the megacycle 30 series cam , check out megacycles site and their cam specs, they also offer rd valve springs and adjustable sprockets.
See here.
 
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