Make a donation

Author Topic: Aftermarket Camshafts  (Read 1394 times)

Offline SurreyED30

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 37
  • -Receive: 32
  • Posts: 1362
Aftermarket Camshafts
« on: June 05, 2014, 04:12:50 pm »
Afternoon all

just wondering whether some of you stage 2 upwards tuned guys are running uprated camshafts?

I know cams play a huge part in NA engines when it comes to tuning  ( i cammed by 106 and saxo  :P ) so im just seeing if people have aftermarket cams and what did you get from it?

regards,

Jake
Edition 30 build No:692 Revo stage 2 SOLD
Edition 30 build No:440 Stage 1 SOLD

Offline xjay1337

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 15
  • -Receive: 377
  • Posts: 4916
  • My Ride: http://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,88399.0.html
Re: Aftermarket Camshafts
« Reply #1 on: June 05, 2014, 04:16:04 pm »
They're used on PD engines with good results.


Offline rich83

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 165
  • -Receive: 802
  • Posts: 13444
    • MK5 Golf GTI
  • My Ride: https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=4namvs9nh8drstjdea577a5i1v&/topic,19740.0.html
Re: Aftermarket Camshafts
« Reply #2 on: June 05, 2014, 04:18:22 pm »
No need really. You can get 500bhp on standard cams.

Offline GrayMK5GTI

  • Global Moderator
  • Just look at my post count
  • *
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 125
  • -Receive: 248
  • Posts: 4165
Re: Aftermarket Camshafts
« Reply #3 on: June 05, 2014, 07:07:34 pm »
As Rich said, there isn't much benefit unless your going SILLY power.

Ryan @ garage midnight tried uprated cams but didn't really benefit from them.

The TFSI has variable valve timing which can be optimised to get the best turbo spool and low down torque. Niki @ R-Tech has played around with this recently and got some decent gains from it   :smiley:
« Last Edit: June 05, 2014, 07:15:37 pm by GrayMK5GTI »
NOW: 2015 Golf R DSG 5 Door, Lapiz Blue, 19s, Discover Nav, Reversing Camera
GONE:2007 Black GTI Edition 30 3dr

Offline Pikey Motorsports

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 29
  • -Receive: 34
  • Posts: 1793
Re: Aftermarket Camshafts
« Reply #4 on: June 05, 2014, 07:14:27 pm »
I will be getting some soon ready for the next step in power but on a k04 its not going to be worth it mate
TSR PERFORMANCE GTX30 520BHP
LITCHFIELD R35 GT-R 660BHP
MSL E63 AMG 720BHP
HCP BM3 M5 800BHP

Offline Pikey Motorsports

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 29
  • -Receive: 34
  • Posts: 1793
Re: Aftermarket Camshafts
« Reply #5 on: June 05, 2014, 07:16:04 pm »
As Rich said, there isn't much benefit unless your going SILLY power.

Ryan @ garage midnight tried updated cams but didn't really benefit from them.

The TFSI has variable valve timing which can be optimised to get the best turbo spool and low down torque. Niki @ R-Tech has played around with this recently and got some decent gains from it   :smiley:

Whats happening with that car gone quite? Last i heard it had a btcc kit going on? Just keeping things quite and will be revealed soon i reckon?
TSR PERFORMANCE GTX30 520BHP
LITCHFIELD R35 GT-R 660BHP
MSL E63 AMG 720BHP
HCP BM3 M5 800BHP

Offline SurreyED30

  • Just look at my post count
  • ******
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 37
  • -Receive: 32
  • Posts: 1362
Re: Aftermarket Camshafts
« Reply #6 on: June 05, 2014, 09:14:44 pm »
Thanks for the info, won't bother reading into possible cams in the future then.

Thanks all for your input here  :happy2:
Edition 30 build No:692 Revo stage 2 SOLD
Edition 30 build No:440 Stage 1 SOLD

Offline GrayMK5GTI

  • Global Moderator
  • Just look at my post count
  • *
  • Thank You
  • -Given: 125
  • -Receive: 248
  • Posts: 4165
Re: Aftermarket Camshafts
« Reply #7 on: June 05, 2014, 09:58:56 pm »
As Rich said, there isn't much benefit unless your going SILLY power.

Ryan @ garage midnight tried updated cams but didn't really benefit from them.

The TFSI has variable valve timing which can be optimised to get the best turbo spool and low down torque. Niki @ R-Tech has played around with this recently and got some decent gains from it   :smiley:

Whats happening with that car gone quite? Last i heard it had a btcc kit going on? Just keeping things quite and will be revealed soon i reckon?

Don't know, he's not on the forum much (read as: ever). See him at all the shows, with a different colour car  :laugh:
NOW: 2015 Golf R DSG 5 Door, Lapiz Blue, 19s, Discover Nav, Reversing Camera
GONE:2007 Black GTI Edition 30 3dr