PH3 newman cams

18th November 2009, 20:03

Buying some PH3 cams next week, is it a good idea to get new followers?

Engine is on 81k

Are they easy to install??

All input appreciated !

18th November 2009, 20:07

IMO I would.

Followers just sit on the valve spring retainers.

IMO its a good idea to fill them with oil (just submerge them in oil for a few seconds) before fitting so they work straight from startup

Easy to install, the 'tricky' bit is timing them up

18th November 2009, 20:15

and remember you need other parts aswell not just the cam....

18th November 2009, 20:18

I thought you meant for a 16v? It for an 8v engine ?! Just seen you've got a 1.4 ?

18th November 2009, 20:36

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Originally Posted by raunchz

I thought you meant for a 16v? It for an 8v engine ?! Just seen you've got a 1.4 ?

Naw i have a vts now, have not changed pic!

What other parts do i need then?

I thaught it was just a straight swap and needed tuning...

18th November 2009, 20:38

If i was you I'd buy the following:

new cambelt
(idlers and waterpump depending on service history)
camshaft oil seals
followers
cam lube (should have some in with the cams tbh)
a tube of instant gasket - loctite or something like that

18th November 2009, 20:41

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Originally Posted by raunchz

If i was you I'd buy the following:

new cambelt
(idlers and waterpump depending on service history)
camshaft oil seals
followers
cam lube (should have some in with the cams tbh)
a tube of instant gasket - loctite or something like that

Nice one mate, will take all this into consideration!! Buying bits and bobs every month for march/april!!

Also a quick question, i noticed you have an s2 rallye box, whats the pull like? Is it a noticeable difference from the vts box?

18th November 2009, 20:44

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Originally Posted by Tufty

Nice one mate, will take all this into consideration!! Buying bits and bobs every month for march/april!!

Also a quick question, i noticed you have an s2 rallye box, whats the pull like? Is it a noticeable difference from the vts box?

I've never had a vts box on mine so couldn't say tbh. It does 'feel' like it wants to rev quick (i do have a lightened flywheel too).

FD is 4.03 vs vts of 3.93 (figures off the top of my head) - so about a 4% diference

It'll be for sale spring next year as hopefully have my S1 box on by then.

18th November 2009, 20:46

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Originally Posted by raunchz

I've never had a vts box on mine so couldn't say tbh. It does 'feel' like it wants to rev quick (i do have a lightened flywheel too).

FD is 4.03 vs vts of 3.93 (figures off the top of my head) - so about a 4% diference

It'll be for sale spring next year as hopefully have my S1 box on by then.

Very nice!! Im looking to get a rebuild on mine, just need to source a decent company that will re-build it for a good price!

18th November 2009, 20:50

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Originally Posted by Tufty

Very nice!! Im looking to get a rebuild on mine, just need to source a decent company that will re-build it for a good price!

I'd budget around 200-300 for a rebuild - there's a good guide on here to do it yourself in the articles section, is worth a try !

18th November 2009, 20:51

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Originally Posted by raunchz

I'd budget around 200-300 for a rebuild - there's a good guide on here to do it yourself in the articles section, is worth a try !

Ahaha, hell with that mate!! 2-300 is pretty decent, i was thinking 800!!!

Well thanks for your help mate

Will probs give you a pm when i go to fit them!!

18th November 2009, 20:54

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Originally Posted by Tufty

Ahaha, hell with that mate!! 2-300 is pretty decent, i was thinking 800!!!

Well thanks for your help mate

Will probs give you a pm when i go to fit them!!

yeh no probs !! Good luck with it