Do cams and remap really make a big difference?

  1. Established Member Joined: Nov 2008 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 1984 MK2 VTS 153bhp
    #1
    As title do they make a big difference?

    Big difference between a standard 120bhp S to a 155bhp S?

    And hows it different? power higher up the rev range? but shit lower down?

    cheers
  2. Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Feb 2008 Liverpool Posts: 7393 Black Corsa C SRi
    #2
    you'll generally see peak torque developed higher in the revs, but it will be by no means shit lower down.
    its a 25% power increase, which is loads
  3. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.
    #3
    Also depends on the health of the engine & the skill of the person doing the remap.

    Steve.
  4. Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Oct 2008 Birtley Posts: 22253 VTR Turbo, 106 xsi track slag, Transit recovery, B
    #4
    be quite a healthy difference tbh mate
  5. Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)
    #5
    Its a big difference! Significantly faster than a standard car...
  6. Established Member Joined: Jun 2011 Bridgnorth (Shropshire) Posts: 2001 Jdm Dc2 Integra
    #6
    Depends on what cams you put in. Newman ph1 cams and remap will probably only give you 10-15 bhp but ph5 cams and remap should give you about 30bhp extra.
  7. Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)
    #7
    ph1 would be more like 4-5bhp max. Anything mild to fit without a remap will not give great gains. 1321708 catcams and Newman ph3's are the wildest you can go without doing expensive modifications.
  8. Infrequent Poster Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 153
    #8
    just think what it wouild be like with like 20ish less bhp? you would definatly notice that