Camshaft opinions...

[ctrench]

ok so im looking at some cams, but im not sure exactly how to pick the right cam, im getting MS in the mail in the next week or so, and after that i want a cam for the car. i currently have a ported/rebuilt head, and it was decked .010" over so i have a little higher compression and a little better air flow, and after the cam i plan on fabbing up some gsxr itbs, so i want a halfway aggressive cam...

lol, so who has opinions on picking a cam??
im thinking (256/9mm) for both in and ex
or what about 272* duration?

[ctrench]

anyone?

[jux]

As far as aftermarket profiles go, those two are what I see the most frequently.

You could always call the manufacturer and ask. They tend to know what'll work best. Just be prepared to state your goals for the engine.

[Jayson]

HKS cams 256 here ;)

[ctrench]

yeah thats nice, but would the 256* be good for itbs and my ported head?

[maharaj]

I would call Crane Cams. You can tell them your exact setup and what you want the motor to do. You'd be surprised by the price of having them custom grind a cam as opposed to buying a new one off of the shelf. In addition to that you get one that will do exactly what you want.

[ctrench]

so your saying getting one off the shelf would be more expensive?

[Jayson]

Maybe more than you think



ITB kit
TOMEI 256 CAM

[ctrench]

at first i was like "this video sucks" then at 1:49... shit got real!!!

ok, i want to get my itbs together asap!!!

[Impuls]

Oh gerd. That was sexy.
I want to go with Maruha cams.

[maharaj]

so your saying getting one off the shelf would be more expensive?

Not actually. There is a big misconception that custom cams are more expensive. When it comes down to it the prices are usually pretty close AND with a custom grind you are able to get something specific to your setup.

[ctrench]

hmmmm cool, im thinking of doing a custom ex to in cam swap, by getting the cas gear professionaly welded to the ex cam and just swap that in...

[bokehmon]

^it's been done a million times. it's called the "exhintake", and you cut off the exhaust cam CAS drive... not weld it to... whatever you're thinking of.

[Impuls]

I was sure they just took the ex from the newer motors and put it the in.. no cutting or welding?

[ctrench]

i have a 1.6, cas is on the intake cam, so i would need to put the cas drive onto the exhaust cam, hence why i would be welding... ive done plenty of research