Cams??

1. Codey_H L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Peterborough Posts: 79 99' Audi Static A3 02' VTR Turbo Saxo

   #1 21st January 2015, 16:57

   hey guys? Apart from turbo the only other engine mod im thinking of doing depending on money (lol) im wanting to do a cam sharft upgrade. I have looked through some old threads regarding cams but nothing is really said regarding how or what to do. I dont mean step by step instructions but how difficult it is to change.
   
   I am looking getting the Newman Fast road cam (silvertop) - thoughts??
   
   I dont go to the track i just want a little more hp. What kind of steps is it to change the cam and also would you guys advice buying e.g pullys, belts etc?
   
   cheers,
   
   -Codey_H
2. sri_130 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Doyncaster Posts: 783

   #2 21st January 2015, 17:22

   Nothing wrong with OEM spec' belts, Dayton or Gates I think are the norm.
   No point in changing the pulleys, maybe the crank pulley the alternator runs off, if the rubber is worn.
   
   Cams must have been covered 7 million times on here.
3. Codey_H L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Peterborough Posts: 79 99' Audi Static A3 02' VTR Turbo Saxo

   #3 21st January 2015, 17:48

   Awesome cheers dude and all I could really find was what cams to buy not info on installation or I could be blind
4. Codey_H L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Peterborough Posts: 79 99' Audi Static A3 02' VTR Turbo Saxo

   #4 21st January 2015, 17:53

   Has fair as I can tell (I think) on vtr silver top the head needs to come off?
5. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #5 21st January 2015, 19:15

   fit cams or fit a turbo. You dont need an aggressive cam lobe design when running a turbo
6. Codey_H L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Peterborough Posts: 79 99' Audi Static A3 02' VTR Turbo Saxo

   #6 21st January 2015, 19:32

   iv decided just cam, i spoke to my mate, and turbo is to much work to be fair. so just cam?
7. user_64763 Established Member Joined: Jun 2013 York Posts: 2134 Citroen Saxo VTR (2001)

   #7 21st January 2015, 19:43

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Codey_H iv decided just cam, i spoke to my mate, and turbo is to much work to be fair. so just cam?

   
   If going just cam, I'd recommend the Newman Ph3 cam. It's what I have although I'm going turbo soon but it's gonna be a big build!
   Id also recommend an adjustable pulley for sure, yeah it's lightened also but that's not the main point, the adjustability is the key bit. You'll need to fine tweak the cam angle once fitted so adjustable pulley is a must really!
   Also lightened crank pulley would help too, would let the engine spin up quicker etc
   
   
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8. Codey_H L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Peterborough Posts: 79 99' Audi Static A3 02' VTR Turbo Saxo

   #8 21st January 2015, 23:48

   Can someone explain where exactly where the cam is because my mates seems to think it's under the rocker cover but I thought header comes off and it's there?
9. user_64763 Established Member Joined: Jun 2013 York Posts: 2134 Citroen Saxo VTR (2001)

   #9 22nd January 2015, 06:34

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Codey_H Can someone explain where exactly where the cam is because my mates seems to think it's under the rocker cover but I thought header comes off and it's there?

   You do have to take the head off to access it to change it but yes it's in the head itself ie under the rocker cover. It rocker cover on top, then the baffle plate underneath, followed by the rocker arms, then the camshaft.
   If you're not sure yourself where the camshaft is, I wouldn't go changing it as it can easily ruin your valves/Pistons if you get it wrong
   
   
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10. Codey_H L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Peterborough Posts: 79 99' Audi Static A3 02' VTR Turbo Saxo

    #10 22nd January 2015, 17:55

    What do you guys think to the Ina cambelt kit?
11. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

    #11 22nd January 2015, 19:12

    Just buy a well regarded brand. I've never been a fan of unknown tensioners and cambelts
12. Codey_H L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Peterborough Posts: 79 99' Audi Static A3 02' VTR Turbo Saxo

    #12 22nd January 2015, 19:21

    Where shall I look? Looked on eurocarpart Etc but there's nothing like skj or something
13. user_64763 Established Member Joined: Jun 2013 York Posts: 2134 Citroen Saxo VTR (2001)

    #13 22nd January 2015, 19:27

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Codey_H Where shall I look? Looked on eurocarpart Etc but there's nothing like skj or something

    Dayco are from euro car parts, theyre who I used and everythings been spot on!
14. Codey_H L-plater Joined: Sep 2014 Peterborough Posts: 79 99' Audi Static A3 02' VTR Turbo Saxo

    #14 22nd January 2015, 19:40

    Awesome cheers dude dayco it is what would you say to the kwp water pump aswell?