camshafts help!

1. russh84 Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2008 Norfolk boi Posts: 159 Saxo VTS

   #1 26th February 2009, 18:30

   hi peeps am thinking of buying some catcam 708s for my saxo vts and was wondering if anybody has these fitted and have they put the springs in if so can it be done without taking the head off thx.
2. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #2 26th February 2009, 18:34

   don't need to take head off
   
   standard springs are okay (recommended to replace the followers with new ones)
   
   loads of people have fitted them
3. muddy_trousers Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Exmouth Posts: 334 White 98 VTR/S 145bhp

   #3 26th February 2009, 18:37

   how much bhp would you gain with fast road cat cams?
4. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #4 26th February 2009, 18:44

   urm, with good other mods, filter exhaust - around 150bhp give or take a few.
   
   Would ideally need it remapped to sort the fueling out. People have had some good results by just timing them in properly.
5. muddy_trousers Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Exmouth Posts: 334 White 98 VTR/S 145bhp

   #5 26th February 2009, 19:05

   I've nearly 150 at the moment so what do you think I would gain if I got her cammed and remapped?
6. user_15516 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 6640 Integra DC5R & VTS

   #6 26th February 2009, 19:09

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by muddy_trousers I've nearly 150 at the moment so what do you think I would gain if I got her cammed and remapped?

   Mega optimistic figures for a breathed VTS mate. Where did you put it on the rollers?
7. muddy_trousers Regular Poster Joined: Jan 2009 Exmouth Posts: 334 White 98 VTR/S 145bhp

   #7 26th February 2009, 19:15

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by LeeumH Mega optimistic figures for a breathed VTS mate. Where did you put it on the rollers?

   AI autosport in randlestown. she was in there before I bought her but I have the printout and all. shes chipped and remapped too. I'd well believe she's that because she blows vti's clean off the road!
8. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #8 26th February 2009, 19:22

   The Catcams 708 is one of the best profiles for normal road saxos at the present time. It gives a good bit more power without making the car undrivable day to day.
   The price is reduced too which is rather good
   
   Kev
9. user_16990 Frequent Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 810 2001 VTS

   #9 26th February 2009, 19:35

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by muddy_trousers I've nearly 150 at the moment so what do you think I would gain if I got her cammed and remapped?

   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX7wt...eature=related
10. McBain Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 London Posts: 613 Saxo Vts

    #10 26th February 2009, 19:41

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Finchowned http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rX7wt...eature=related

    Lol....
11. luthor1 Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 1802

    #11 27th February 2009, 08:09

    On stock cams, with stock throttle body and stock head, it's *not* making150bhp.
    
    Andy
12. Paulp Super Moderator Joined: Aug 2007 Lancashire Posts: 14256 Astra VXR + 1989 Astra GTE

    #12 27th February 2009, 08:44

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by muddy_trousers AI autosport in randlestown. she was in there before I bought her but I have the printout and all. shes chipped and remapped too. I'd well believe she's that because she blows vti's clean off the road!

    Generous figures there mate.
    
    What gear was it run in on the RR ?