Do all aftermarket cams need mapping?

[marinemackay2003]

As above really. Was just thinking what i could do if i decide to spend a couple of quid on it. Thanks.

[Jay_]

Not necessarily. But everyone will always say to get the best out of the cams they will need mapping. It also depends on what cams you buy.

[marinemackay2003]

Ah okay cheers. Im sure i read somewhere that a particular cam didnt need mapping. Only just started looking tbh but thought id ask. Cheers for the reply though :)

[0110craig]

You dont need a re-map, you just wont get the full potential out of them.. Only the wild ones will make it undrivable

[marinemackay2003]

Cheers. What sort of cost is it to get them mapped out of interest?

[0110craig]

Anything between £150 to silly amuonts depending who maps it and how long it takes. How perfect you want it.

[marinemackay2003]

Ok thanks.

[bigezz]

buy a set off 705s these need no mapping

[Cam]

I would not buy Cams the don't need a remap they gains will be next to none, i got Catcam 743's they say they need a remap but the car is usable dies once every now and then and there is good gains.

[bigezz]

your 743s unmapped probley make the same power as 705s

[marinemackay2003]

much gains with the 705's?

[bigezz]

http://www.kamracing.co.uk/citroen/citroen-saxo/saxo-engine/camshafts/citroen-saxo-vts-fast-road-camshaft-set-cat-cams-1321705.html

[Simon]

I run Kent PT50's which a designed the run on std timing and map.
Got them second hand so worked out quite cheap for the extra few bhp I got.

Anything wilder than that really needs a remap to see the full potential.