three pac

Hey guys,

i have a customer that i build an B18C4 ( European GSR ) engine.

Specs :

Darton MID
9.7:1 Comp Ratio CP Piston
Eagle Rods
Eagle crankshaft
B16 Head
Ferrea valves
Supertech Springs and retainers
Budyclub spec 3+ cams with AEM camgear

Now my problem is that they say its an Drop In cam and that they does not need to be degreed, but when i lock the cams i got a tooth difference between the marks on the cam gear.

And when i set the cam gear mark where they are suppose to be i can not insert the pins into the cam to lock them.

Has anyone got this problem and what should i do to fix it ??

Thanks

boosted_D

iTrader: (1)

Call buddyclub and ask them would be your best bet...

TheShodan

iTrader: (14)

Buddy club wouldn't be able to answer that for a turbo application. I've spoken with the guys there before in the past ( George is hilarious) and even he stated that there just wasn't enough duration for that camshaft to work well with a turbocharger. Even the ramp angle of that cam is smaller than an ITR, so it's not recommended . If you have GSR camshafts or ITR camshafts you are ok for turbo. GSC and Skunk2 would be your best bet if goin aftermarket

Natural Aspirations

There is a quite a bit MORE duration on the BCIII+, than the ITR or S2.

Natural Aspirations

Sounds as if your a tooth off, you cannot always trust the marking on the lower pulley. I have installed these cams a few times and never had issues when the belt was installed properly.

TheShodan

iTrader: (14)

But not the same ramp angle to work best with a turbocharger setup.. NA, absolutely. Boost? Depends upon what size turbocharger and use, but not the most likely.

The OP can always just try them out and prove me wrong, I have no truck in it, but from my standpoint, I don't believe it would be a good match at all.

Snailor Built

I just got tuned and was told these are the cams I should put in my setup.

TheShodan

iTrader: (14)

Nah..... You got other and better choices out there. From Kelford 176-Ts to GSC T1s to Web to DDTECH. There are too many actual companies that make a camshaft well suited for a turbocharger and not just super NA camshafts to try and fit the bill. Even the Pro1s were ok.

Runnerdown

Sounds like the timing marks need to be checked with more detail. I have had aftermarket cam gears with the indications not indexed correctly.

As for running the cams, I say try it. They aren't a big cam, but if you already have them give it a shot. Don't let others decide what should or shouldn't be done. Question everything.

Furyof4

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