Evo 8 Cam Gears
Jul 13, 2008, 01:26 AM
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Evo 8 Cam Gears
Im getting ready to install my 272 cams on my evo 8, and was wondering who is using cam gears on there evo 8,also what kind of timing degrees are set on the cam gears.thanks.
Jul 13, 2008, 01:51 AM
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it does make a difference but from what I've seen, it isn't significant enough for many people to warrant the expense. Put that money towards something that will get you some nice gains.
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Jul 13, 2008, 02:03 AM
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Sorry I should have posted my mods from the start, I have a 35r turbo kit ecu tuning, act 6 puck clutch,test pipe and cat back exhaust, apex turbo muffler,Arp head studs,Brian Crower valves and valve train, stock botton block.
Jul 13, 2008, 02:05 AM
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on a 20g car I recently tuned it amounted to a 15awhp bump I could move up and down the RPM range...not really worth it. Maybe that would be more significant on a 35R moving much more air though.
Jul 13, 2008, 08:27 PM
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I have to agree with Chris on this one although I'm no pro by any means. When I had mine installed, I did so without any gears whatsoever. Now, if you're trying to squeeze every pony out of your set up, then some would say that gears are needed as Chris already eluded to. If you haven't already bought the cams, I'd highly recommend reading this month's "Turbo" magazine as AMS finished up some nice testing. Chris, by the way, I've started that HTA35R project and I'll be sending some stuff your way pretty soon.
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Yeah Im just trying to get as much power from my evo. Well Im just done installing my 272 cams I did put in the cam gears but have them set at zero for now until I do more reaserch on them, I do love the way it sounds with 272 cams.
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something like the GSC S2 would be a nice bump in power over the HKS 272...your choices are limited on an EVO9 but check out the AMS cam test thread..there's some good information there that might give you at least an idea. keep in mind that some of the best performing cams require springs and may not work well for a stock head. I see you're is upgraded at least some.