DARKSIDE Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 I'm thinking of getting some N/A Cams, either locally, or from someone on VS...Are there any things I should look or watch out for?Also can I get the cams polished, etc...Any suggestions are welcomed...thanks guys... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Are there any things I should look or watch out for?Don't buy from Pras' :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARKSIDE Posted July 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Don't buy from Pras' I wasn't going to...but anything else I should know...are they really worth it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARKSIDE Posted July 20, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Damn...I thought a good amount of ppl did this mod...question is simple:Is there anything I need to know about the N/A Cams or what to look out for when buying them... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laird Posted July 20, 2007 Report Share Posted July 20, 2007 Cams are a compromise. You can move the power band around a bit with different cams. NA cams may give more power at higher revs but a corresponding loss at lower revs. As for polishing cams, I am not sure what you are asking. Cams are not like manifolds or connecting rods nor are they like valve covers and tailpipes or even crankshaft counterbalances. There is no point, cosmetic or otherwise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ross_Da_Boss Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 why cant someone make some aftermarket cams for a volvo!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmsee Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 B) B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 why cant someone make some aftermarket cams for a volvo!!!!!!!They do over in Sweden, so do a few stateside but $$$$$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DARKSIDE Posted July 21, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Cams are a compromise. You can move the power band around a bit with different cams. NA cams may give more power at higher revs but a corresponding loss at lower revs. As for polishing cams, I am not sure what you are asking. Cams are not like manifolds or connecting rods nor are they like valve covers and tailpipes or even crankshaft counterbalances. There is no point, cosmetic or otherwise.Cool...the only reason I asked was b/c I've seen some anodized and polished ones for honda, mitsubishi, even supras...(not that cosmetics really plays an important role when it comes to cams... They do over in Sweden, so do a few stateside but $$$$$Do you know exact who does Cams for Volvo's in the states? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Cool...the only reason I asked was b/c I've seen some anodized and polished ones for honda, mitsubishi, even supras...(not that cosmetics really plays an important role when it comes to cams... Do you know exact who does Cams for Volvo's in the states?Trying to talk to LR engineering, guys who did Raf's cams...but PITA to get in contact with lol. Otherwise, anyone have any idea where I can get blanks/cores of our cam for Crane to grind? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 why cant someone make some aftermarket cams for a volvo!!!!!!!Because for the handful of people that need them they are better off welding their own. And unless you want a 2000RPM idle the stock ones are fine. RE: polishing them I have seen it down for less drag o them. But again, most people do not even have proper A/F so worrying about polished cams is kinda silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Because for the handful of people that need them they are better off welding their own. And unless you want a 2000RPM idle the stock ones are fine. RE: polishing them I have seen it down for less drag o them. But again, most people do not even have proper A/F so worrying about polished cams is kinda silly.Show me someone who has welded up their cams for a grind here? I considered it and Crower absolutely refused to do the grind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marzocchi Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Hi,I just installed a pair of n/a cams in my engine. I bought them used for 50$ and paid 20$ at a local engine builder to get them cleaned and polished. You have to look for damaged spots or scratches.I timed them at 0 0 for now. the engine was started 2 days ago and I didn't have time to play with timing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Che'_Moderator Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 Show me someone who has welded up their cams for a grind here? I considered it and Crower absolutely refused to do the grind.I added duration to mine and lowered the lift slightly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zulu Posted July 21, 2007 Report Share Posted July 21, 2007 I added duration to mine and lowered the lift slightlyYou welded them up and grinded them yourself? Aren't they cast iron? Seen snapped cams and cast steel doesn't snap. Dunno about Volvo specifically though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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