caming a vtr

1. quickkwak07 Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2008 norwich Posts: 317 1999 vtr

   #1 11th October 2008, 13:47

   my 98 vtr has just under 90,000 and i was wondering if i cammed it would i beed to change any thing else,lifters etc? cheers for any advice
2. Andy_OZ Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Jersey Posts: 222 Saxo VTR 2003

   #2 11th October 2008, 16:13

   u would need to have full exhaust system (inc. decat & mani), sorted induction system, full service (no point in spending thousands on a dump!) and then an ECU remap, then you will need to worry about suspension & brakes too to balance out the performance
   
   so in other words, before you buy cams do all the above!
   
   A
3. quickkwak07 Regular Poster Joined: Mar 2008 norwich Posts: 317 1999 vtr

   #3 11th October 2008, 16:29

   yea thats already done m8 and the motor has a full service history aswell
4. frankie Saxperience Addict Joined: Apr 2006 Frome, down deepest, darkest zummerset Posts: 12971 VTRallye

   #4 11th October 2008, 16:36

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Andy_OZ u would need to have full exhaust system (inc. decat & mani), sorted induction system, full service (no point in spending thousands on a dump!) and then an ECU remap, then you will need to worry about suspension & brakes too to balance out the performance so in other words, before you buy cams do all the above! A

   not really.....
   
   the above just helps get the best gain.
   
   depending on cam you dont need a remap (on some piper models).
   
   most importantly, youll need a venier pulley
5. Andy_OZ Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Jersey Posts: 222 Saxo VTR 2003

   #5 11th October 2008, 16:50

   all i was getting at is there is not much point in camming a vtr unless you have other mods aswell. Piper claim a +10bhp increase however this figure is only achievable when combined with the mods i said....
   
   but it's you motor mate!
6. JamesRm Forum Section Moderator Joined: Aug 2008 Liverpool Posts: 15517 Saxo VTR

   #6 14th October 2008, 14:56

   since when do u need a DE-CAT to cam a saxo? makes no difference. i would advise a good exhaust systema dn an induction kit to get it breathing properley but i wouldnt of thought a DE-CAT was neseccery?
7. Nick_106 Regular Poster Joined: Apr 2008 Posts: 470 Ford Ranger Pick Up

   #7 15th October 2008, 17:27

   he has already done induction, decat and exhaust plus suspension brakes etc,,, thts why he is thinking of camming it, piper 285 cam would be nice bud!