VW mk1 1.4i cams change
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VW mk1 1.4i cams change
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I was wondering if I could get advice on putting on other cams in my 1.4i. I have a G cam but was wondering if it won't be beneficial to rather go 268 instead or even 272? If so where can I get these cams for a good price?
I have a 50mil power flow on as well, but just want some kick. So do I put the G cam on or nah?
Thanks in advance
I was wondering if I could get advice on putting on other cams in my 1.4i. I have a G cam but was wondering if it won't be beneficial to rather go 268 instead or even 272? If so where can I get these cams for a good price?
I have a 50mil power flow on as well, but just want some kick. So do I put the G cam on or nah?
Thanks in advance
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Re: VW mk1 1.4i cams change
you can go as high as a 272 but then you have to assist the fuelling with a piggyback.
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Re: VW mk1 1.4i cams change
Thanks I appreciate it.
Wont a 268 cam then work much better? I've heard that the 272 has a lot of flat spots and it kicks in late.
And regarding the G cam, is it even worth it to put it in?
Wont a 268 cam then work much better? I've heard that the 272 has a lot of flat spots and it kicks in late.
And regarding the G cam, is it even worth it to put it in?
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Re: VW mk1 1.4i cams change
G cam is very torquey down low, probably the most perfect cam for daily use on smaller engines IMO
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2006 Citi Golf 2E, Dictator, 4-2-1
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2003 Audi A3 1.8t, Thanas Tuned, FMIC, coilies, DP and exhaust
2007 Citi golf. ADY with Spitronics 60-2, estas 282, 4-2-1, coilies
Rides thread: http://vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=183329
2002 Citi golf. ADY carb, estas 282, 4-2-1, GW delarey big brake kit.
Rides thread: http://vwclub.co.za/forum/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=157603
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Thanks panic mechanic and chucker, much appreciated gents!
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Re: VW mk1 1.4i cams change
Hi guys
So I put a 272 cam in my 1.4i MP9, it came out of a R-line.
The car idles under 1000RPM and would like to get it back to 1000RPM because when it idles it just keeps searching the whole time. I have already checked the timing and I've turned the distributor and it has stopped therefore meaning I can't turn it further to bump up the revs.
Can anyone help me with this? Do I need to go tune it? I didn't put a veneer pulley on either so I just want to know what I can do to get my idle back to 1000rpm.
Thanks in advance gents.
So I put a 272 cam in my 1.4i MP9, it came out of a R-line.
The car idles under 1000RPM and would like to get it back to 1000RPM because when it idles it just keeps searching the whole time. I have already checked the timing and I've turned the distributor and it has stopped therefore meaning I can't turn it further to bump up the revs.
Can anyone help me with this? Do I need to go tune it? I didn't put a veneer pulley on either so I just want to know what I can do to get my idle back to 1000rpm.
Thanks in advance gents.
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Re: VW mk1 1.4i cams change
panic-mechanic wrote: ↑Tue Oct 16, 2018 8:41 pm you can go as high as a 272 but then you have to assist the fuelling with a piggyback.
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You can't just keep turning the timing. There is a point where the mp9 and the engine gets very unhappy with that. Hunting idling is something you live with with a longer duration cam. It's that swings and roundabouts thing.
Gain one place, lose in another. Hence why I ALWAYS say that cam duration is a personal thing. One person like x and another likes Y.
Gain one place, lose in another. Hence why I ALWAYS say that cam duration is a personal thing. One person like x and another likes Y.
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Re: VW mk1 1.4i cams change
Okay thanks so much guys, I just wanted to know if it was possible but I'll live with it.
Much appreciated gents
Much appreciated gents
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Re: VW mk1 1.4i cams change
Take a tiny drill and make a hole in the butterfly. Start at like 1 mm and work your way up. It helps them idle on a longer cam.
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