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Old Jul 31, 2007, 03:04 PM
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Installed my Cosworth Cams!

Well, I had a couple days before I started my new job so I figured what better to do than install my cams. First off, I don't want to do that AGAIN! haha. I give a lot of props to the shops that can do these installs in 3-4 hours. I would say it took me about 8 hours to complete this install. This was also my first time removing and installing cams. So I took extra time to make sure I was doing things right. I had to make a few runs to Fleet Farm because I didn't have a big enough wrench and the How-To was for an VIII. The IX cams have a much bigger nut to break them lose than the VIII's. Anyways here are a few pictures I took along the way. I stopped taking pictures around midnight because I just wanted to get it done.

So far not to much of a lobe with these cams. I haven't driven it yet. I just started it up twice to make sure nothing blew up.

Let the fun begin!

Access to crank the engine:

Sorry for the sweet angle

Vavle cover off:

Another:

Cam gears disconnected:

Cam angle sensors removed:

Exhaust Cam = Cosworth / Intake Cam = Stock

Stock cams OUT!!!

All buttoned up ready to be started:
Old Jul 31, 2007, 03:52 PM
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not much of a lobe. My cossies have a pretty good bounce to them. We had a hard time keeping the idle right the first time, and then we updated the idle tables in Ecu flash so that we could get the idle right.
Old Jul 31, 2007, 03:57 PM
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how does your bad-Boy feel now?!?!? hows the idle??? pretty sure somewhat louder then stock especially with out a TUNE yet. Nice job on doing Cams yourself i was planning on doing them on my EVO as well i got all the tools but i work on Range Rovers everyday i kinda get tired of working on cars. But anyways let the fun begin!!!! (MID-RANGE POWER BABY)
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Sweettttttttt. Nice job and nice pics! I may do cam myself in a couple of weeks.
Old Jul 31, 2007, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Pegasus
not much of a lobe. My cossies have a pretty good bounce to them. We had a hard time keeping the idle right the first time, and then we updated the idle tables in Ecu flash so that we could get the idle right.
Yeah. I forgot to mention I took her out for a drive and once she was warmed up there was a nice lobe.

I haven't really ripped on the car since the install. I need to change my oil soon as well.

My stock idle was at 500ish rpms. We bumped it up closer to 800.
Old Jul 31, 2007, 05:06 PM
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Make sure U TUNE right away. My car was running lean spots rught after the cam install and the a/f had to be cleaned up. You will love these cams once u tune the car
Old Jul 31, 2007, 05:14 PM
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Originally Posted by EVIL_EVO_VIII
Make sure U TUNE right away. My car was running lean spots rught after the cam install and the a/f had to be cleaned up. You will love these cams once u tune the car
Yep, I'm looking at this weekend for a tune.
Old Jul 31, 2007, 05:21 PM
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Nice job man. Deff have more ***** than I do when attempting this.
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props on the install, its so more satisfying when you do it yourself.
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good work buddy, i have to do this soon.
not looking forward to it.
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Originally Posted by fox2boost
props on the install, its so more satisfying when you do it yourself.

+1 good job on the install
Old Sep 24, 2007, 08:43 PM
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Do you have any plans or see any need to upgrade the springs/retainers?
Old Sep 24, 2007, 08:47 PM
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whihc vendor do you guys recommend to buy the cosworth from ?
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TTP-engineering.com

They just got several batches in this week. Great bunch of guys.
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congrats on the install...i know its hard..but isnt it rewarding??
its something you can always impress people with..modifying your own car..
well done !!


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