Which cams?

[jesus]

I'm looking at getting an engine rebuild (as you may know by now) and a set of upgraded, aftermarket cams put in there.

I want some that are suitable for daily use but will give a little more power when going for it. I also want a set that won't break the bank!

I don't really know much about cams/engine internals so this is why I need CS' help 😌

Also, I'll be getting the engine rebuild down south in hope to be able to drive it back. Will it be alright driving a few hundred motorway miles before getting it mapped for the cams, or should I be getting it properly mapped before driving it at all? I'm looking at a custom map but at EFI parts which are here, up north.

Cheers in advance x

 

[Inequality Street]

Engine Dynamics do maps, how comes you dont get it all done at once?

 

[jesus]

I've already been in talks with EFI about getting it done but nothing has been set in stone just yet. Engine Dynamics did mention they could get the mapping done but I didn't know if they did it in-house or not. Are they renowned for good mapping?

 

[JamesBryan]

Catcam 428 i'd say. Looking at about £600 for them.

 

[bashracing]

K Tec 438 cams are very very good,
Keep the revs below 3500 and you will be fine driving back to efi,

 

[Matt1234]

I have just fitted 438 cams to my Clio with uprated valve springs and a sm inlet. They are awesome especially on idle. Not as lumpy as some cams. But you still know that they aren't standard. I can't give my engine any hard revs at the minute due to me still running the piston rings in.
Who is doing the rebuild.

 

[NorthloopCup]

Dial the standard cams into the Grp n settings. It's free and makes a noticeable improvement. Remap. Done.

 

[stumac]

Dial the standard cams into the Grp n settings. It's free and makes a noticeable improvement. Remap. Done.

Can you still get the timing tool for Group N timing?? I know you used to be able to get them.

 

[NorthloopCup]

Can you still get the timing tool for Group N timing?? I know you used to be able to get them.

No mate, but it's not difficult to sort one out.

 

[jesus]

I have just fitted 438 cams to my Clio with uprated valve springs and a sm inlet. They are awesome especially on idle. Not as lumpy as some cams. But you still know that they aren't standard. I can't give my engine any hard revs at the minute due to me still running the piston rings in.
Who is doing the rebuild.

I'm thinking Engine Dynamics, but I still need to source a replacement engine for them to rebuild and also get the car down to them. Trying to piece everything together and get as much info as possible before going ahead!

 

[ParisPeach]

Yeah ED do mapping in house on their dyno.

 

[jesus]

Without trying to sound like a dick, are they good at mapping?

 

[realnumber 1]

I've been happy with my 197 cams (on group N timing iirc) and efi map. Drove mine for about a month before the map. Was okay apart from it'd stall at the lights quite a bit.
Cheap and the car goes noticeably better too.

 

[eon172]

No mate, but it's not difficult to sort one out.

Hi Mark, wasn't aware you could do this, any pointers/links, found one but the link seems to be dead....? Cheers

http://www.cliosport.net/forum/showthread.php?597835-Semi-GR-N-camshaft-locking-tool

 

[Inequality Street]

Without trying to sound like a dick, are they good at mapping?

I've not heard anything bad about them, if that helps. They do a lot of Turbo work which involves mapping, and I also haven't heard of anything bad there either.

 

[Martin.]

Without trying to sound like a dick, are they good at mapping?

Yes very, they mapped my car, 421s and ITBS.

They also do a load of turbo conversions and map them in house..

You won't have anything to worry about by letting them do the full job. Very high quality service and finish from Engine Dynamics

 

[bloke]

the prima cams seem ok, price has gone up though they were £295 when they first came out!!