Email me off-list please.
Thanks,
Steve
I've got a 2.0l. Looks like everything I have read and heard from people
is to stay with the tt set, but I may get the 260/276 set and trade for
the tt cams and some $$ if they are really bad around town. Seems like to
get the most out of the cams I would need a ported head and the 50mm
i
some new Schrick 260 intake / 276
exhaust cams and Schrick springs for $450 if I am lucky. This may seem
like too much of a bargain, but I am going to be able to see the cams
before I pay the guy. The springs may be difficult, if not impossible, to
verify they are authentic and new.
Can som
Here's a couple of links regarding these cams:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/zerothread?id=743393
http://www.scirocco16v.com/tech/faq_schrick.htm
Greg
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From: "Chad Rebuck"
To: "16v"
Sent: Thursday, April 03, 2003 12:17 PM
Subject: [a2-16v-list
I have the opportunity to pick up some new Schrick 260 intake / 276
exhaust cams and Schrick springs for $450 if I am lucky. This may seem
like too much of a bargain, but I am going to be able to see the cams
before I pay the guy. The springs may be difficult, if not impossible, to
verify
Hi all,
I'm looking for new or used vw 8v or 16v performance cams that
would be for sale at a reasonable price. If ever you have one, please
contact me off list to fire...@videotron.ca. Will be really
appreciated.
Math
grant) difference
> between those setups would be seen.
>
> sorry, gotta play devil's advocate every once in a
> while...
>
> jw
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "josh Wyte"
> To: ;
> Sent: Monday, July 08, 2002 4:40 AM
> Subject: R
#x27;ll grant) difference
between those setups would be seen.
sorry, gotta play devil's advocate every once in a while...
jw
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From: "josh Wyte"
To: ;
Sent: Monday, July 08, 2002 4:40 AM
Subject: Re: [A2-16v] Kent 258 cams - 2 reviews
> I'
ed the cat, I think there would have
> been a bigger
> improvement at the top end. Also, even though the
> car still has PLENTY of
> low end grunt, this is the first mod I've done that
> made a noticeable loss of
> torque.
>
>
> 2. Previously, we had inst
Loose the cat and throw a header on there... :)
low end grunt, this is the first mod I've done that made a noticeable loss of
torque.
2. Previously, we had installed these cams in my friend Paul's 16V. Here's
my observations from that car:
'87 GTI 16V 2.0L block, 1.8 head, autotech power module, eurosport exhaust,
euro
depth reviews on them
to the list, so I don't feel like writing a ton now.
But, despite what Holland posted from Todd @ AWE from
back in Jan 99, the cams are a definite improvement
over my euro intake cam. The lobes are much
pronounced and not as 'dull' as the euro intake cam
I dug out my European car issue from Nov 2000 this afternoon and did some
reading on the cams. Velocity tested many 16v cams, although I didn't see
anything noted about the Autotech set. They did include the kent 258s.
I can't tell from looking at the graphs which cams did b
I just finished installing Kent 258 regrinds in my car. My friend had them
sitting around, he said I could use them. I'll let you guys know how they
are, after a couple of days of driving.
Unfortunately, I also just reinstalled my Passat Catalytic converter on the
car, so it's going to affec
Stock 16 valve cams for sale in perfect condition.I bought it to get the Kent
258 regrind kit, but I'm going to sell the car as soon as I get the
transmission to work. Make a resonable offer. Pics available, cams and car.
Thanks
Tomas Günther
'87 GTI 16v
'88 Supra Turbo
'8
03 PM
> To: Steven Arguello; A2-16v2
> Subject: Re: Cams???
>
>
>
> On a 1.8 16v the only cams that don't hurt torque is
> the european intake cam. I had this then went to
> the
> 256's on my scirocco. I did lose some torque over
> the
> european cam with
That link is no good... out of business?
-Original Message-
From: Anthony Pelletier [mailto:vwn...@yahoo.com]
Sent: Thursday, August 30, 2001 2:03 PM
To: Steven Arguello; A2-16v2
Subject: Re: Cams???
On a 1.8 16v the only cams that don't hurt torque is
the european intake cam.
On a 1.8 16v the only cams that don't hurt torque is
the european intake cam. I had this then went to the
256's on my scirocco. I did lose some torque over the
european cam with the sricks. On a 2.0 its a
different story. I say go with the euro intake cam.
You can buy them new for
Is there any cam that doesn't lessen low end hp and torque? I'm putting in a
1.8 while I fix my 2.0 and I've gotten use to the torque/hp. I want some
moderate hp gains but don't want to sacrifice driveability. I also plan to
eventually put this head on the 2.0 so that's another thing to consider.
I
What do you guys with cams get for gas mileage? I am
going to install some shrick 256's in the near future
and was wondering how badly my mileage would take a
dive. What do you guys with the kent 258's get? ( I
don't think there are too many of you with 256's out
th
Hi boys and girls
finally i reached my mileage to change oil in my new engine and test it
after it, i must say autotech cams are pretty good, they pull, pull and keep
pulling all the way into the rev limiter, really nice, smooth idle
characteristics, good price. If you´re planning on getting cams
> From: jebluee...@aol.com
> Subject: Re: Agressive Cams?
>
> >>>> way back when, when i first installed my euro cam on my 87, i was an
> > idiot and installed it about 150 degrees out. i tried to start the car
> > MANY times, till i decided to check to se
gt; Subject: Re: Agressive Cams?
> >
> > I disagree....to a point. Yes big cams will allow too much overlap causing
> > blow thru BUT that is only when not tuned properly on a 16v. On an 8v you
> > cant do anything about it, but on a 16v you can install and adjust
> >
way back when, when i first installed my euro cam on my 87, i was an
> idiot and installed it about 150 degrees out. i tried to start the car
> MANY times, till i decided to check to see what the deal was. ZERO
> valve damage. >>
This would explain the ass backwards markings ( white-
> From: Boyd Drew
> Subject: RE: Agressive Cams?
>
> absolutely right, but if you do go this way be super careful and do the
> silly putty thing before you run it as its really easy to put a valve into
> the piston toop when moving them individually...
i find it *very* hard t
> From: jebluee...@aol.com
> Subject: Re: Agressive Cams?
>
> I disagreeto a point. Yes big cams will allow too much overlap causing
> blow thru BUT that is only when not tuned properly on a 16v. On an 8v you
> cant do anything about it, but on a 16v you can
Yes,everybody beware of the piston toops. The are nasty SOBs :o) - Josh
>
> >>> absolutely right, but if you do go this way be super careful and do the
> silly putty thing before you run it as its really easy to put a valve into
> the piston toop when moving them individually...
> -Drew
-Original Message-
From: jebluee...@aol.com [mailto:jebluee...@aol.com]
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 5:49 PM
Cc: a2_...@connecticom.com
Subject: Re: Agressive Cams?
I disagreeto a point. Yes big cams will allow too much overlap causing
blow thru BUT that is only when not tuned
I disagreeto a point. Yes big cams will allow too much overlap causing
blow thru BUT that is only when not tuned properly on a 16v. On an 8v you cant
do anything about it, but on a 16v you can install and adjust adjustable cam
chain sprockets indiviually to allow you to dial out overlap
On Fri, 20 Jul 2001, Steve Ingels wrote:
> I'm looking for a set of cams that provide good power in the upper RPM
> bands. I don't care about low end at all since this is for a car that
> is being set up for drag racing and forced induction.
>
Forced induction is a total
WHy not get Elgin to grind you a custom set for 1/2 the cost of Schricks? I had
2 different cams ground from them, and I never had a problem with them. $217
out the door, including the requisite lash caps, and heat treating. 924's are
known to eat cams from lack of oil, and these 2 stay
Ok, how's the 260 with an NA car?
Steve
www.quickvws.com
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From: "vw racer"
To:
Sent: Friday, July 20, 2001 9:13 AM
Subject: Re: Agressive Cams?
> You don't want to go over the Shrick 260's for FI.
>
> Fred Anderson
> Speed Te
You don't want to go over the Shrick 260's for FI.
Fred Anderson
Speed Tek Engineering
91 GLI
00 Golf 1.8T mostly stock,TT vent,dropped on black steelies
From: bmikeda...@aol.com
To: a2_...@connecticom.com
Subject: Re: Agressive Cams?
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2001 08:38:38 EDT
In a messa
In a message dated 7/20/2001 6:35:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
ss...@hotmail.com writes:
> I'm looking for a set of cams that provide good power in the upper RPM
> bands. I don't care about low end at all since this is for a car that is
> being set up for drag racing a
I'm looking for a set of cams that provide good power in the upper RPM bands. I
don't care about low end at all since this is for a car that is being set up
for drag racing and forced induction.
Is the Schrick combo the way to go? What duration should I get?
Thanks,
Steve
www.quickvws.com
I'm considering getting cams for my car.
Is anyone selling cams for a 16V?
Thanks,
Mark Reda.
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See u
Unfortunately I had my head go bad on me this past week and am putting in an
1.8L head in my 2.0L 16v. I may have a line on Shrick 256 cams brand new.
He is looking for around $500 Cdn for the set. Is this a good price? Are
the cams streetable? I don't want radical idle or anything
I put my cams on at 129,000 miles and have a little over 130,000. When I
installed them, the only other thing I did was change the injector
seals. They haven't affected mileage at all (in both highway [75+MPH for
600 miles] and in-town driving), at least as far as I can measure - and
Hi there, a while ago someone bought a set of autotech 16V cams,
how much did your fuel consumption rise?
please email me at: fonta_rac...@terra.com.pe
thanx
francesco.
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Hi there,
i got my autotech cams last night, they came from the US
(i live in Peru) from Platinum Euro Parts, nice guys to
deal with, I´ll be taking my car out from the shop
probably on wednesday from a complete balancing,
blueprinting, engine lightening, overhauling, etc, etc,
etc
idle nice,
they don't kill the low end, and they might pass smog. Very decent street
cams.
Alex.
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rinds, which are not as reliable as the billets or chill
cast cams. if you take a look at eurosport's site, the regrinds are $399
with a $200 core charge. The chill cast cams are $599, and the billets
are $850. I'm willing to bet this nice pair of channel lock pliers I got
here that
i know someone just bought a set of these just wondering what your
impressions were i have found a set that has 1500 miles on them, for $375
wondering if they are worth it, or if i should wait for something else...
thanks
justin90 gli
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haven't brought it out
on the highway yet, but will probably check that out tommorrow. Or maybe
tonight...
Anyway, the bit of low end I may have lost is probably due to the fact that
the car is timed a little differently now. You know how when you change a
timing belt/install cams
>From what I was taught about the VTEC System...
The cams sit on hydrolic lifters and when the engine hits 5200 RPM (the
magic number) the lifts rise/drop (I dont recall as I've had a few
drinks at the club tonight) and thats when the engine gets that extra
boost.
Some say the boost feel
Well... you can! All you have to do is invest millions of dollars in
research and development, invent a new way to change the cam profiles,
etc. Seriously, though, you have to keep in mind that if your engine is
putting out 165hp and nearly the same torque, you would get to wherever
you are going
In a message dated 2/11/00 11:42:35 PM Eastern Standard Time,
david_ing...@email.msn.com writes:
> Why didn't they get a TT from a real tuner like Oettinger, or ABT?
The article was really about Hondas, so they couldn't have a properly tuned
VAG car in there. That car, done by a REAL(read:NOT
I had the opportunity to, I wish I had now. I was at the Mobil station
filling up. These two kids in a red one pull into the gas station and start
reving their engine. I ignored them while I was writing down my mileage
info. I look up then and this kid is hanging half way out the window egging
Seems to do a pretty good job in the new M5.
Dave.
'90 GLi (Infant M5)
- Original Message -
.BMW's VANOS system, from what I
: understand, is the best variable valve timing system around, very
: smooth and consistent and can change the timing of intake and
: exhaust.
: ---
Just as added information, VAG does use variable valve timing on
the new 2.8l V6 in the Audi's and Passat's...It uses a hydraulic
chain tensioner that in essence varies the length of the timing
chain between the intake and exhaust cams, thus changing the
timing of the intake cam. T
In a message dated 2/11/00 9:41:58 AM Pacific Standard Time, tec...@wt.net
writes:
<>
<< Toyota, BMW, Nissan,
>Porsche, and others currently use some form of variable valve/cam
technology
>on some of their cars, too. >>
Read carefully what I wrote.
Thanks.
Alex.
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have any of you actually raced a 2000 civic si, they are dogs off the line,
stop light to stoplight i would be embarrased to own one, the one i drove at
redilne was fun, but up untill that point it was worthless piece of japanese
crap, i love the torque of the 2l 16v, even with my 17" wheels i h
ology
>on some of their cars, too. VW has only used it in concept cars so far.
>That's what I meant to say. I Should have been more specific.
>
><>
>
>It's like already having radical cams. If VW made some variable valve/cam
>whatever head that coul
and others currently use some form of variable valve/cam technology
on some of their cars, too. VW has only used it in concept cars so far.
That's what I meant to say. I Should have been more specific.
<>
It's like already having radical cams. If VW made some variable valve/ca
> If Honda can do it,and with less diplacement, then why cant we?
One acronym: VTEC
--Holland
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correction.you mean VTEC...they will be or might be equipped with
Variable Vavle Timing in 2001 or so ...currently they use the V TEC
system...big deal most disconnect it in really modded cars. it is good for
some highend horsepower but no one really makes a cam that works worth a
frick if you
well from wat ive seen honda puts out alot hp but very little
torquewere as a vw tends to lean on the torquey side of things with a
good amount of horsepower...horsepower figures alone dont define the overall
performance.
Subject: RE: (Kent 258 Cams/Dyno) Fuel Pressure/Delivery
>Clay
In a message dated 2/10/00 11:18:31 PM Pacific Standard Time,
spankaci...@hotmail.com writes:
<< If that's all I'm realistically putting out, I have to say I'm embarassed.
I've spent all that money and time and I'm just about the same as a f%^&*^#
Si? 1.6L? What gives?
Dude, a Civic SI mot
etter (hannaford) Head. Where will that put me? I want
about 200-215hp, without turbo/nitrous.
If Honda can do it,and with less diplacement, then why cant we?
Fred(very disappointed)
From: Clayton
To: a2_...@connecticom.com, vw racer
Subject: RE: (Kent 258 Cams/Dyno) Fuel Pressure/Deliver
Fred, I have everything you have done to your motor except that I have stock
sized pistons... the balancing is more for smooth
running up high and the forged pistons don't give hp or torque. So, anyways, I
have about 134 or so HP at the wheels according to
Dynojet. That translates to 157@15% an
. I also hace a 3.89 r&p
and lightened flywheel.
Fred
From: "Forkenbrock, Garrick "
To: spankaci...@hotmail.com (IPM Return requested) (Receipt notification
requested)
Subject: RE: (Kent 258 Cams/Dyno) Fuel Pressure/Delivery
Date: 10 Feb 2000 14:39:08 -0500
That's inter
I'd say around 3500?? It's so torquey, that it's hard to say where the
engine actually comes up on the cams. The problem is that it seems to lose
it around 6500 or so.
From: "Forkenbrock, Garrick "
To: spankaci...@hotmail.com (IPM Return requested) (Receip
At 11:22 AM -0500 2/10/00, ranariv...@aol.com wrote:
I don't know about that. Just adding an autotech power module to a CIS-E 16V
fitted with a 2.0L block will show a nice gain in top end power, signifying
that the system can't deliver the adequate amount of fuel all by itself. And
at that poin
In a message dated 2/10/00 6:14:39 AM Pacific Standard Time, bxr...@psu.edu
writes:
<< cis-e can handle hundreds of HP. in bare bones
stock form, it is good for at least 200. >>
I don't know about that. Just adding an autotech power module to a CIS-E 16V
fitted with a 2.0L block will show
Chris,
I like them, but I'm itching for something bigger. I've got plenty of
low-end with the 2035, so I want to get a bigger cam.
Fred
From: "Williams, Chris (RSCH)"
To: "'vw racer'"
Subject: RE: (Kent 258 Cams/Dyno) Fuel Pressure/Delivery
Dat
> From: jimvish
>
> On a related issue, how am I going to get more gas and air to the motor,
> since the cams will definitely eat up more gas? I've never seen anything in
> my researching that allows you to adjust fuel pressure and the like on a
> Motronic system.
motr
ke that on this side of the pond.
Let me know about the cams if you get them. I have Shrick 256's, but
thought about the Kents alot. I only went with the Shricks because i got
them for $550 and you of course dont need cores for them.
Fred 92 GLI 16V 2035
From: jimvish
To: a2_...@connect
at school), so thanks for the refresher!
On a related issue, how am I going to get more gas and air to the motor,
since the cams will definitely eat up more gas? I've never seen anything in
my researching that allows you to adjust fuel pressure and the like on a
Motronic system.
Jim Weinheimer
What do you know, I have that issue.
Here are some quotes from the artilce:
"good low-end performance, and a whopping 22-hp gain at 6500 rpm where
the stock cams have started falling off."
Says thay idle smoothly also...
test vehicle was a daily driver with 130k miles on engine.
On a
Doh! I don't have that one. Anyone out there with that issue?
TIA
Jim Weinheimer
jwein...@westol.com
85 GTI
>There was a big article, with dyno, in ,I think, May 98 E.C.
>
>Fred
>>Does anyone have or know where I can find dyno results of a 2.0L 16V with
>>Kent 258
Jim,
There was a big article, with dyno, in ,I think, May 98 E.C.
Fred
From: jimvish
To: a2_...@connecticom.com
Subject: Kent 258 Cams/Dyno
Date: Wed, 09 Feb 2000 15:34:04 -0500
Does anyone have or know where I can find dyno results of a 2.0L 16V with
Kent 258 cams?
TIA
Jim Weinheimer
Does anyone have or know where I can find dyno results of a 2.0L 16V with
Kent 258 cams?
TIA
Jim Weinheimer
jwein...@westol.com
85 GTI
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> Autotech would be blacklisted from the VW community faster
> than Holland's 16v. =)
Hey! I heard that!
Don't make me pull your plug!:-)
--Holland
Forced Failure Racing
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the powerband was a
little higher. I don't want to go as high as 268's, but I don't want lower
then 260's (258 is close enough, if that's all I can get).
Jim Weinheimer
jwein...@westol.com
85 GTI
>You are actually talking about the Kent cams which can be had with
>th
H... Speaking of cams, I know that there are 3 grades of Schrick cams.
Is the difference significant? I know the price differnce is quite
significant, but what is the real difference between the different grades? I
know how they're made and all, what I was wondering is if I bought a regri
As far as dyno results go, I've been to three dyno days our club sponsored.
I've seen the same car give over 5hp differences during different runs. The
best one was when a bone stock VR6 GTi gave better results than another
members VR6 GTi that had thousands in engine work done to it. Last years
In a message dated 2/3/00 3:31:55 PM Pacific Standard Time,
den...@wam.umd.edu writes:
<< You guys might want to take a look at this:
http://www.autotech.com/dyno-16Vcam.pdf
Of course, its just a graph, but they wouldn't be falsely advertising it
the gains weren't there. Autotech would be bla
>>
Ever hear of Slick 50, Splitfire Plugs, Motor-Up or Jacob's Ignitions? You
can claim ANYTHING until the FTC steps in and takes you to task. I've seen a
few other Dyno charts of 2 liter 16Vs with the Euro Cams and the Schrick 260s
and find Autotech's to be kind of suspect.
Phillips wrote:
>
> > any ideas about the autotech 16v sport cams? are they as good as they sound
> > for that price??
>
> When I was shopping for cams for the '92 16V, I looked into the Autotech
> cams. The consensus was that they are not as strong as advertised
> any ideas about the autotech 16v sport cams? are they as good as they sound
> for that price??
When I was shopping for cams for the '92 16V, I looked into the Autotech
cams. The consensus was that they are not as strong as advertised. I went
with the Schrick 260's, an
HI guys
any ideas about the autotech 16v sport cams? are they as good as they sound
for that price??
comments, inputs, anything is appreciated.
Francesco.
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