What cam is this? Suggestions for replacement?

[deemoE36]

I dont think its a G Grind, they should have a G on it.

Probably standard cabrio cam.

Put either a G Grind, I have if you need, or pm demoIII as he has a tasty can for sale.

yeh thanks matt

i got a 270 deg cam, quiet lumpy and it really does give so much more from above 3K rpm all the way through to 7k rpm! i was surprised that it got there cus with my stock one, for what ever reason i couldnt even reach 6K rpm

[Peter Jones]

A couple of more questions,

How big are the valves in the "Big Valve" 8v head?

What is the spec of the G Grind cam? 268 degrees?

Any links or websites I should read?

I'll drop the head off this week and see what the go is.

Pete

[Jarred]

Depends if you want driveability as much?

I know some Autotech cams can be had for about 120USD, these specs vary (of course) but something like a 270 sport, will be a nice strong cam, lumpier than a G grind, and work from about 3kRPM up to 7k+RPM. The bigger cams *may* require HD valve springs though. Should net about 10 Horse on a standard engine, so with some P&P + extractors and exhaust maybe higer comp ratio, you could be looking at comfortably 20 Horse I reckon.


Anyways. That's just my opinion. Tim (Golfworx) knows his cam's. PM him if he doesn't chime in here, I'd take his word over mine any day!

[Peter Jones]

I dont think its a G Grind, they should have a G on it.

Probably standard cabrio cam.

Put either a G Grind, I have if you need, or pm demoIII as he has a tasty can for sale.

I'll be in touch

I thought you'd know.

Pete

[Golf Loon]

I dont think its a G Grind, they should have a G on it.

Probably standard cabrio cam.

Put either a G Grind, I have if you need, or pm demoIII as he has a tasty can for sale.

[Peter Jones]

The heads off white due to blowing a head gasket at Phillip Island. I thought I'd investigate cams while it's all apart. Can anyone identify this cam for me?



Here's what I know

It's hydraulic. Two of the lifters seem stuck which I'd already guessed from the tappity noises when the car was cold, I'll replace the lot.

Engine is MK 2 1800 K-Jet engine no GX 095 597

I'd like to know if this is the standard cam and hear your suggestions on replacements based on continuing to run the K-Jet with extractors and 2.5" exhaust. Porting and valves might be done too.

Pete