Who does the best cam's???

[djadzvtr]

Im looking at getting the cam done on my vtr ....it is a mk1 with 71000 on the clock...
i have searched already for the answer i want but with no look....
just wondering who does the best cams and if i would need anything else doing to the car (appart from a good map):panic::panic:????

[farry1988]

im pretty sure on a vtr you will need an adjustable pulley to go with your cam and as said a good map, as for which is the best i would say they are all pretty much the same maybe slight differences but just guessing i wouldnt say much,

[Ryan]

you do NEED a aftermarket pully for the 8v camshaft with non OE cams.

Catcam/newmans/piper/kent all do good camshafts, depends on the spec of the shaft etc..

[djadzvtr]

yeah ive been told id need an adjustable pulley.....i called a kent cam dealer....problem is im am still unsure if my engine is rollor or non roller....the guy who i spoke to adv i need the rollor type coz i said my rocker cover is silver....i have later found out that they did a silver top 90bhp in the later mk1s so id think id need the blacktop (non rolor type)but still completly unsure....can anyone put me out of my misery???

[Ryan]

see FAQ and engine guiide thread

[spiderxjz82]

Don't understand all this 'you NEED a pulley' business. I timed the PH3 up to standard timing marks [as they are DESIGNED to use], and got 124bhp out of my mk2 vtr engine. I severely doubt if much more can be had out of that cam with standard throttle body and inlet!