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Getting Aftermarket Cams for st162.. Questions please!
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Thu, 24 March 2005 06:05
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Just had a few questions about this please
I have a st162, with exhaust and k&n panel filter as the only mods, extractors will be on shortly and i have the timing on 14 degrees..
I have wanted some cams for it for a while now..
I'm just wondering if anyone knows the duration of the cams standard and what the stock ECU should be able to cope with on standard ecu...
I believe i would have to adjust the timing higher than normal..
Someone mentioned something about having to adjust the tappets? is this hard or expensive?
Thanx for your help!
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South Australia
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July 2002
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Re: Getting Aftermarket Cams for st162.. Questions please!
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Thu, 24 March 2005 13:16
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It don't have tappets for starters  You have to machine the shims that sit on the buckets - it's a pretty easy job and not expensive and VERY easily done if you are taking the cam out anyway.
My advice for getting the cam timing cover off (seeing as you asked  ) you need to move the power steering reservoir and return line out of the way - you probably will save yourself some effort if you just remove the reservoir altogether with the return line (moulded rubber hose). Then get the east engine mount out (jack the engine up first, then take out the central bolt, then remove the two nuts underneath) - there are 6 bolts all up I think, and you'll need to be a little dodgy with the ole ring spanner to get the one right next to where the engine mount was, but it should come out easy enough. Once you have all the bolts off (don't forget the one hiding in the recess) you need to tilt the timing cover backwards towards firewall and push it down a bit, once you've managed to get it fairly vertical you should be able to slide it out without too many dramas from the top.
Now - as for your cam specifications  Well I'd leave that to the experts! The 3S-GE has fairly 'up there' cams to begin with but it doesn't make a great deal of power past 5500 rpm - you are best off getting *expert* advice and it is best if you can get flow data for a gen 1 3S-GE head. It just so happens i have a spare head that I need to get flow-bench tested - so if you are willing to wait a few weeks I should be able to get you some results which will help GREATLY with selecting the right cam for the head.
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October 2003
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Re: Getting Aftermarket Cams for st162.. Questions please!
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Thu, 24 March 2005 14:48
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Thanx FWD-Boy i appreciate the info...
Just wondering what ppl would recommend going upto in terms of duration on the standard ecu?
I'm gettin my cams reground and need to find out what I would be able to go upto..
Thanx
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Location:
Melbourne
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March 2004
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Re: Getting Aftermarket Cams for st162.. Questions please!
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Sat, 26 March 2005 11:47
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I was talking to Tim the other day about porting and cams, he reckons Wade Cams make an off-the shelf item for our cars. If you're not up for the $400 investment you could possibly get the specifications off them for your regrind?
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