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Old Feb 26, 2004 | 02:41 PM
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lookin for good street/strip cams

anyone no where i can find good street/strip cams for good low end torque and not to much valve overlap where it has a bad idle.
Old Feb 26, 2004 | 03:04 PM
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http://z31.com/cams.shtml


for the 234,456,789,544th time j/k
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by DA-MAX
http://z31.com/cams.shtml


for the 234,456,789,544th time j/k
will the work for a vg
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 07:51 AM
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yes...Z31 = VG
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 07:54 AM
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yes...Z31 = VG
sry thnx still learnin max stuff. Unfortunitely im a ford tech not Nissan
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 08:01 AM
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how about for the ve30de some cam gears
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 08:03 AM
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no cams or cam gears are avalible for the ve
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 08:20 AM
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Originally Posted by ACEGTRSKYLINE
sry thnx still learnin max stuff. Unfortunitely im a ford tech not Nissan
oh you poor poor soul
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 08:21 AM
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Which cam do you want the adjustable gears on?

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how about for the ve30de some cam gears
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 08:40 AM
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Funny thing is a manufacturer was aking me if I wanted them to make me some cam gears.
Anybody interested?
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 08:50 AM
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Originally Posted by internetautomar
oh you poor poor soul
dont wry about me as soon as I get all my certifications for ase and ford, im leavin Ford for good and movin to the most badass company around and my favorite NISSAN . Just didnt have the money and time to go to the closest Nissan school which is in Oklahoma. Little far for me when im still livin at home
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 09:34 AM
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Funny thing is we have one already oem

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Funny thing is a manufacturer was aking me if I wanted them to make me some cam gears.
Anybody interested?
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 09:48 AM
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Smarta$$ I meant adjustable
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 09:49 AM
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Dumbarse, the intake cam IS ADJUSTABLE.

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Smarta$$ I meant adjustable
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 09:50 AM
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screw the gears, I want CAMS.
adjustable gears wouldn't be bad, but I'd rather have the cams.
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 10:56 AM
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Dumbarse, the intake cam IS ADJUSTABLE.
No it isn't
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 12:11 PM
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Please explain how the VTC system on the VE30DE works. And how it's possible to fit an adjustable cam gear on the intake cam. Seems sorta difficult given the huge size of the unit. And seems sorta redundant as the VTC is ecu controlled adjusted. I don't know if you really want to add xx degrees to the already approximately +/- 8 degrees of adjustment it already has.

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No it isn't
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 01:15 PM
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add more lift, woosh, woosh, woosh


right?
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 01:25 PM
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I want CAMS. I actually want my idle to be sounding pretty. Cams can get so dang expensive since we have to replace like 10 of them. haha Can't I replace one at a time?

But seriously, I would get cams if they can be bought from $1000 or less.. all 4. But I might need to get them custom made. In fact, I'm sure i will... UNLESS... hmm... z32? I have research to do.
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 02:02 PM
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from what I hear, z32 VTC's are way different than ours (which makes sense, lol). I dont think z32 cams are going to work.

I'd go for a set of cams, I'd just need to sell one of my computers
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 02:23 PM
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yea cams do get expensive but hey more money=power
Old Feb 27, 2004 | 10:15 PM
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didn't someone already try Z32 cams in the VE already and say it was a waste??(forgot his name, its on the tip of my tounge)
Old Feb 28, 2004 | 06:45 AM
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Originally Posted by DA-MAX
didn't someone already try Z32 cams in the VE already and say it was a waste??(forgot his name, its on the tip of my tounge)
No I meant z32 performance cams. I know some company has to make them or someone has some numbers that worked in their z32. I wonder if the VE cams and VG30DE cams are similar. If so, then I could just get some ideas from them.

I would probably need to get mine custom made reguardless. Unless the aftermarket z32 cams are the perfect size.
Old Feb 28, 2004 | 05:06 PM
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z32 vtc's are completely different than VE vtc's ive seen both
Old Feb 28, 2004 | 07:51 PM
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The VTC has 2 settings, on or off no adjustability there
Old Feb 28, 2004 | 08:27 PM
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Originally Posted by internetautomar
The VTC has 2 settings, on or off no adjustability there
I know that, but I am trying to find specs on stock VE cams versus z32 cams. If they are the same, then it might be beneficial to find out what aftermarket z32 cams offer.
Old Mar 1, 2004 | 08:22 AM
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Not adjustable by the user but by the ecu. It's certainly not fixed.
Old Mar 1, 2004 | 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Not adjustable by the user but by the ecu. It's certainly not fixed.
That's like saying your headlights light output is adjustable. High and low are not adjustable IMO.
Old Mar 1, 2004 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Not adjustable by the user but by the ecu. It's certainly not fixed.
Are you referring to the VTC release point? B/c that is adjustable with the correct software. It's the same thing as a VTEC controller.

Or are you referring to something else?
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Well put it this way. You have two choices here.

1) Remove the Varible Timing Cam assemblies and install some "adjustable" sprockets. How "adjustable" are these now? Once you set it, your stuck with that setting.

2) Leave the oem assemblies in. How many settings do you have now? Two right?

So within your definition, which has more adjustment?

3) Would be to somehow make the oem assemblies "adjustable". Given the dia. and width restrictions, I don't see that happening. Along with knowing how much adjustablity you safely have beyond the stock 8-9 degrees. Too much and the intake/exhaust valves will want to occupy the same place.

Originally Posted by internetautomar
That's like saying your headlights light output is adjustable. High and low are not adjustable IMO.
Old Mar 2, 2004 | 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Well put it this way. You have two choices here.

1) Remove the Varible Timing Cam assemblies and install some "adjustable" sprockets. How "adjustable" are these now? Once you set it, your stuck with that setting.

2) Leave the oem assemblies in. How many settings do you have now? Two right?

So within your definition, which has more adjustment?

3) Would be to somehow make the oem assemblies "adjustable". Given the dia. and width restrictions, I don't see that happening. Along with knowing how much adjustablity you safely have beyond the stock 8-9 degrees. Too much and the intake/exhaust valves will want to occupy the same place.
ohhhhhh, cam sprocket adjustments. I can't say I know much about this. But it sounds like cams are a better way to do this. I've looked into several companies that might be able to regrind your stock cams. And maybe some that can grind you some out of new Nissan ones. The latter method should prove better results since you have more options in the specs. Here are some good links I found in my research:

http://z31.com/cams.shtml

http://www.iskycams.com/

http://www.zcarparts.com/

http://www.paeco.com/cams.html

http://jimwolftechnology.com/wolfpdf...NSTFORSR20.PDF

Jeff, I wasn't totally talking to you. I am just sharing any information I may have with the world. Like I always do.
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Originally Posted by DA-MAX
didn't someone already try Z32 cams in the VE already and say it was a waste??(forgot his name, its on the tip of my tounge)
BryanH I believe
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