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RPM
05-02-2016, 19:25
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Hi all. I'm after a performance cam and pulley, either a piper 285 or similar. Just rebuilding my engine. Thanks
Matt Cole
05-02-2016, 20:08
Mike at gt turbo spares normally carries these new mate.:)
RPM
06-02-2016, 13:30
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Thanks. I've emailed him a week ago and still haven't heard back from him. I will try again.
turbo ted
07-02-2016, 10:57
If your in a hurry your better off using engine/dynamics.com and getting a catcam to similar spec as mike is going through a rough patch at the moment;)
RPM
07-02-2016, 14:52
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Thanks, are the reprofiled one OK to use or are you best having the new blank ones.
turbo ted
07-02-2016, 16:30
Best off with new blank cam and catcams only do new blank camshafts
FlashbangGtt
07-02-2016, 17:13
Best off with new blank cam and catcams only do new blank camshafts

What's the 285 alternative in catcams?

I tried the cam guide on here but my phone didn't seems to work with it.

The ED spec?

Are verniers overrated?
R5MJH
07-02-2016, 18:21
look in the cam wizard but we had the bb cat cams which is very close

might be 5500237 cat cams made for bb
GTphil
08-02-2016, 08:24
An adjustable pully is a must in my opinion ;) Cam timing has a massive influence over the end result :agree:
FlashbangGtt
08-02-2016, 15:11
An adjustable pully is a must in my opinion ;) Cam timing has a massive influence over the end result :agree:

True, but how many people in the real world actually change it after the initial set up?

How far out is the oe? I know for a fact once I set it up, I'll never have the interest in adjusting it, I'm far to lazy.. 😂
Markey Mark (BD)
08-02-2016, 18:45
True, but how many people in the real world actually change it after the initial set up?

How far out is the oe? I know for a fact once I set it up, I'll never have the interest in adjusting it, I'm far to lazy.. ��

An aftermarket cam will always benefit from a verneir as you can never be sure if its been ground to the exact point as a standard one.
I have fitted a performance cam before and fitted the standard wheel and found it to be 4deg out, even if you have no intention of changing the cam timing at a later date its ideal to get it right when you fit it.
I would fit a vernier all the time just to be sure it is how it should be or how you want it
Alex
09-02-2016, 08:03
Before you buy a pulley measure the cam......... mine was 114 degress so I left it at that.