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Old 12-21-2005, 02:34 AM
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I want to make a noticeable mod to my car, what all involves in a cam swap....do I need 4 for my 4v??
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Old 12-21-2005, 03:21 AM
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yea, you need 4 cams. it will cost around 1k for just the cams. then you may even need valve springs. its alot of money for a cam swap on a 4v motor.
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Old 12-21-2005, 05:20 PM
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How much power will you gain out of a cam swap on a 4V?
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Old 12-21-2005, 05:31 PM
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Agreed! Unsure of the total power gain but you'll be happy, trust me!
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yea, you need 4 cams. it will cost around 1k for just the cams. then you may even need valve springs. its alot of money for a cam swap on a 4v motor.
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Old 12-21-2005, 05:33 PM
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A lot factors into that queston.

What type/stage cams are you looking at?
What mods do you currently have?
How many miles are on your current motor?

On the average, the 4v cam swap will give a little more than a 2v swap just because the 2 smaller, lighter, intake valves on the 4v cover more area than the 1 intake valve on the 2v. A stage 1 cam on a 2v will net approx. 20-30rwhp. So maybe a little more on a 4v with a stage 1, but since the 4v can rev higher, you will benefit from a stage 2 with valve springs. That could get you over 35rwhp(tuned).
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