VTR 1.1 box !! CAMS ????

1. DAZ1985 Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Stoke on Trent United Kingdom (England) Posts: 700

   #1 24th April 2006, 22:31

   Got a 98bhp VTR got my breathing mods sorted manifold, exhaust and induction. Recently replaced my box coz it was shagged so dropped a 1.1 in it.
   
   I like to overtake everything in sight so im heavy right footed.
   
   Im now contenplating CAMs. Which are best suited for my car nothing to crazy but something worthwhile.
   
   I've done searches on hear and SSC and just cant quite grasp weather the same cams will suit the box i've got.
   
   A little advice wouldnt go a miss
   
   NICE1
   
2. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #2 24th April 2006, 23:53

   box shouldnt make a difference to whether you have road or racing cams.
   
   the 1.1box should be able to take the power if thats what you're on about.
   
   a 1.1 and a VTR box share the same parts apart from the final drive (which allows the VTR to hit the higher speeds)
   but the 1.1 lets you have better acceration
3. Nick_Westcoast Infrequent Poster Joined: Apr 2006 weston-s-mare United Kingdom (England) Posts: 103 1.4 westcoast, hopfully going to be

   #3 25th April 2006, 02:37

   Ive heard that that standard saxo cams are pretty good and its not that worth while replacing them??
   
   Please (as im sure you will!! ) correct me if im wrong!
4. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #4 25th April 2006, 03:17

   I know nothing about cams to be honest timing or otherwise.
   
   I would have thought that the aftermarket cams prolong the opening of and modify the timing of the valves to promote a higher and increased peak torque (thus hp) which is preferred for racing/tuning.
   
   Downsides are likely to be naffer fuel consumpsion.
   
   so its down to your own preference to be honest
5. G187 Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2004 Hayes, Middlesex Posts: 758 MK1 VTR

   #5 25th April 2006, 04:27

   wen u get a cam fitted does the car idle right?
6. Barry123 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2005 Aycliffe Posts: 32205 Saxo VTS

   #6 25th April 2006, 15:38

   not a clue mate.
7. l1ukeRS Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Oct 2005 Telford United Kingdom (England) Posts: 3962 Focus RS Saxo Vtr

   #7 25th April 2006, 15:54

   did it make much diff to the acceleration with a 1.1 box on it ? cheers luke
8. DAZ1985 Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Stoke on Trent United Kingdom (England) Posts: 700

   #8 25th April 2006, 23:00

   Yes i was refering to strength but then all SHITreon boxes are the same build wise.
   
   So what recommendations do people have for which one to go for ???
   
   Piper, Kent, Catcam ??? or a regrind ???
   
   Yes i have noticed a difference in acceleration, When you winde it out you get through the gears quicker and although you need to change into 3rd before you hit 60 its still qucker than a VTR box.
9. G187 Frequent Poster Joined: Nov 2004 Hayes, Middlesex Posts: 758 MK1 VTR

   #9 26th April 2006, 00:57

   so if there was two same standard spec vtr's and one had a standard box and the other had a 1.1 or vts box, ur saying the one with the 1.1 or vts box would win to 60?
10. DAZ1985 Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Stoke on Trent United Kingdom (England) Posts: 700

    #10 26th April 2006, 16:46

    Yes thats what im saying. To stock VTRs of the same spec and weight. Im sure some would disagree but im 100% certain of it.
    
    Back to the question of CAMs !!!
11. DAZ1985 Frequent Poster Joined: Jan 2006 Stoke on Trent United Kingdom (England) Posts: 700

    #11 26th April 2006, 16:57

    Just had a quick browse on internet found some KENT cams now my car is the 98bhp VTR. So would i need the non roller type or the roller type cams??? Im just curious so i can do my browsing get prices etc for the correct type of cam for my car.
    
    Thanks in advance