HKS 272 cams
Jan 27, 2011, 07:02 PM
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HKS 272 cams
I've come across an opportunity to pick up a set of HKS272's for my evo8 for a BARGAIN.
However all I keep seeing all over forums is to go with either GSC and Kelford. Any advice on if this would be:
A. worth my while and not a waste of time and
B. if i would need to do any upgrades to my valve-train even though its not "required"?
Thanks!
However all I keep seeing all over forums is to go with either GSC and Kelford. Any advice on if this would be:
A. worth my while and not a waste of time and
B. if i would need to do any upgrades to my valve-train even though its not "required"?
Thanks!
Jan 27, 2011, 07:07 PM
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Jan 27, 2011, 07:17 PM
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Agreed, most of the hate I have read on them are around people who are Maximist (no, not gladiators) in that they only want a product that is 100% reliable, makes the most power, and costs the least (hint, these all don't normally exist in one product).
But a buddy of mine has them in his Evo8 and they perform well. He's at 325 to the wheels with other bolt ons and a conservative tune, and his care drives and idles like stock, minus a slight change in exhaust note.
Plus if you want to upgrade, you can always sell them, might even make money if you are getting them for a deal.
But a buddy of mine has them in his Evo8 and they perform well. He's at 325 to the wheels with other bolt ons and a conservative tune, and his care drives and idles like stock, minus a slight change in exhaust note.
Plus if you want to upgrade, you can always sell them, might even make money if you are getting them for a deal.
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Jan 27, 2011, 10:58 PM
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Look for worn lobes, discolorations, galling from dry starts, worn teeth, although I'm new to these motors but anything out of the ordinary really.
I have the same cams (from what I'm told from the prev owner) and everytime I list it on here I hear **** on how they suck and blah blah. They're staying for now but eventually I want to put in something with more potential, although mines like a daily driver so I want to do some research so I know what will make good power but be reliable
I have the same cams (from what I'm told from the prev owner) and everytime I list it on here I hear **** on how they suck and blah blah. They're staying for now but eventually I want to put in something with more potential, although mines like a daily driver so I want to do some research so I know what will make good power but be reliable
Jan 28, 2011, 11:03 AM
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I have the hks 272's in my car and I've been pretty happy with them thus far. The car is very smooth which is nice for driving it everyday. I'd probably pick up 30-40whp switching to kelfords or gsc's, but the trade off of driveability for more power just isn't worth it in a daily driver.
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I have the hks 272's in my car and I've been pretty happy with them thus far. The car is very smooth which is nice for driving it everyday. I'd probably pick up 30-40whp switching to kelfords or gsc's, but the trade off of driveability for more power just isn't worth it in a daily driver.
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As My03evo advises above: Look closely for even the slightest sign of wear whatsoever on the surface finish of the cam lobes. There should be no scratches or dull spots at all on the lobes.
Jan 28, 2011, 07:03 PM
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Here is what a back to back did HKS to GSC cams. Same boost and timing!
Attachment 338718
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Jan 29, 2011, 01:07 PM
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This is an excellent topic.
I was going to buy some HKS cams next week, but I was wondering what cam was the best performance and best life span for a cam.
Everyone has there preference but what is the best on a stock valve train?
I wouldn't mind hand me downs if there in great shape, but to pass by all the problems I might as well just buy new.
I was going to buy some HKS cams next week, but I was wondering what cam was the best performance and best life span for a cam.
Everyone has there preference but what is the best on a stock valve train?
I wouldn't mind hand me downs if there in great shape, but to pass by all the problems I might as well just buy new.
Mikey
* Edit - I wrote all that just for you just for you to say never mind?
