quick cam question

[matt_182]

is it possible to send standard cams away to be re-profiled into something a bit better?

 

[Coby.]

I'm pretty sure the Answer is No, AFAIK they are totally different shapes to increase travel etc.

 

[sideways danny]

yes it's possible, that's what piper,autosprint and kent do

 

[Johnc172]

Yep you can do it, but if poss go for billet

 

[Phill_howz]

HIFLOWHEAD.COM/.CO.UK
Not sure which one but they do it!!
Really good by all account!

 

[en035]

it will never work as efficient as the billet one's. Material removal is OK, how about adding?

 

[stan*]

you dont add material...

if you can afford them get cams ground from blanks.

 

[matt_182]

spot on, can a machining/engineering place do this or would it be best to seek out a specialist to do the work?

 

[stan*]

no, it needs to be a specialist cam grinder.

piper would be your best bet if your after a cheap hit.

but be warned, they do increase valve loadings, and so wear on associated components.

I really would look at specifically ground items...

 

[Mark One]

BTW the I spoke to a guy from piper cams. He said the reason that 1*2 cams seem more expensive than cams for some other hatches is that renault dont sell blanks, so 1*2 cams must be ground from absolute scratch

 

[stan*]

but when you buy from the like of Catcams, thats a standard feature.
they are either chill cast or billet.