Piper cam info [Archive]

Webber

25-05-2014, 20:58

So I wanna get a piper cam but not sure what cam to for its between the piper 270 or the piper 285 I have a t25 turbo just not sure what will be best, any help would be great, I'm hopeing for around 180-200bhp

mk5gtt

25-05-2014, 21:58

Hi the 285 is a good cam i have it on miine with a t25 running 16psi i got 180 bhp makes for a responsive engine with good top end aswell. I dialed it in at about 110 degree to get a bit more bottem end from the cam

Webber

26-05-2014, 05:12

O rite ok sounds good I got told if running then 270 would be best, but guess its Dow to preference,thanks for ya help and I bet 180bhp is gud enough in the little beast

GTphil

26-05-2014, 09:19

With the 270 cam you can use the standard valve springs, with the 285 you need either some piper springs or cat cams ones.

Without knowing the full specs of your turbo for a full T25 i would use the 285, tried and tested, plenty of success has been enjoyed with this cam profile.

Doesn't mean the 270 is rubbish tho i just think with that turbo a 285 will suit it more.

If it's a T2/T25 hybrid the 270 might be better suited.

Markey Mark (BD)

26-05-2014, 09:28

I personally don't think you need to go too wild on the cam when going for moderate power, even a standard cam will get 200bhp its just the 270 helps it a lot more and gives more mid-range
You can use standard springs with the 270, a vernier is a good idea for any cam allows you to adjust the cam timing to gain the most out of it and alter the power band abit too

(Copied from the other thread I posted in)

Webber

26-05-2014, 09:29

Hi its a t25 t25 so that means the 285 is the one from ya own personal experience thanks alot

LeeR5GTT

26-05-2014, 11:18

Sorry to hi jack, I have a turbo technics stage 2 t25 hybrid, .48 cold side .63 rear

Would I be benefit more with a 270? It's a bit laggy on a standard cam with the .63, so I was planning on a 285, but now I'm not sure after reading this :D

BluntyR5GTT

26-05-2014, 11:59

lee the 63 rear on them is near as makes no difference same size as a .49

id personally go for the 285

i had the 270 back when i was on the oe t2 turbo and i must say it really did improve the mid/high range

LeeR5GTT

26-05-2014, 12:35