Who does the best cam's???

1. djadzvtr Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Doncaster Posts: 749 vtr - 16v conversion y0!

   #1 15th June 2009, 14:54

   Im looking at getting the cam done on my vtr ....it is a mk1 with 71000 on the clock...
   i have searched already for the answer i want but with no look....
   just wondering who does the best cams and if i would need anything else doing to the car (appart from a good map)????
2. farry1988 Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2009 ossett, west yorks Posts: 797 152.7 bhp vts, itb 182

   #2 15th June 2009, 17:22

   im pretty sure on a vtr you will need an adjustable pulley to go with your cam and as said a good map, as for which is the best i would say they are all pretty much the same maybe slight differences but just guessing i wouldnt say much,

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3. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #3 15th June 2009, 17:39

   you do NEED a aftermarket pully for the 8v camshaft with non OE cams.
   
   Catcam/newmans/piper/kent all do good camshafts, depends on the spec of the shaft etc..

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4. djadzvtr Frequent Poster Joined: May 2009 Doncaster Posts: 749 vtr - 16v conversion y0!

   #4 16th June 2009, 10:34

   yeah ive been told id need an adjustable pulley.....i called a kent cam dealer....problem is im am still unsure if my engine is rollor or non roller....the guy who i spoke to adv i need the rollor type coz i said my rocker cover is silver....i have later found out that they did a silver top 90bhp in the later mk1s so id think id need the blacktop (non rolor type)but still completly unsure....can anyone put me out of my misery???
5. Ryanp Super Moderator Joined: Feb 2004 Tonbridge United Kingdom (England) Posts: 38236 Vtr, 172, throttle bodied track slut

   #5 16th June 2009, 11:00

   see FAQ and engine guiide thread
6. spiderxjz82 Infrequent Poster Joined: May 2008 Northampton Posts: 193 VX220 S/C

   #6 16th June 2009, 14:23

   Don't understand all this 'you NEED a pulley' business. I timed the PH3 up to standard timing marks [as they are DESIGNED to use], and got 124bhp out of my mk2 vtr engine. I severely doubt if much more can be had out of that cam with standard throttle body and inlet!