Info on new billet cams
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Info on new billet cams
I talked to Jim Wolf today and he gave me permission to discuss the new cams. I don't have the new specs yet but they'll be posted next week. They are a mild street strip grind, not a full race design. They did me a favor and sent me 4 cams much earlier because my engine was already apart. The cams were developed for the new 3.5 L engine but with the addition of proper spacers, they drop right into the 4th gen motor. My car is going in monday to have the motor reinstalled and I'll keep you posted.
Mardigras, you are correct, the 395 cc injectors will limit me to 420-430 bhp but that's fine because if I do get the 550cc inject., then I'll have to upgrade to a full 3" exhaust and these 2 mods could add up to another $2500.00. I'll be happy with over 400 horses for my every day ride because I'll be faster than 85- 90% of the cars on the street!!
Mardigras, you are correct, the 395 cc injectors will limit me to 420-430 bhp but that's fine because if I do get the 550cc inject., then I'll have to upgrade to a full 3" exhaust and these 2 mods could add up to another $2500.00. I'll be happy with over 400 horses for my every day ride because I'll be faster than 85- 90% of the cars on the street!!
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What exactly do Cams do? How much Hp/Tq would these new ones give to a naturally aspired 4th gen? Do these give off the line power/tq or are they like your average bolt on which only gives power when moving.
Also the price...
Also the price...
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"It doesn't matter, we still won't have the torque and power of an american V-8"... Oh whoops, I thought I was posting for Craig for a second... Sweet, finally Cams for the 4th gen, let's just hope they dont come with too high a price...
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Originally posted by mtrai760
"It doesn't matter, we still won't have the torque and power of an american V-8"... Oh whoops, I thought I was posting for Craig for a second... Sweet, finally Cams for the 4th gen, let's just hope they dont come with too high a price...
"It doesn't matter, we still won't have the torque and power of an american V-8"... Oh whoops, I thought I was posting for Craig for a second... Sweet, finally Cams for the 4th gen, let's just hope they dont come with too high a price...
Knowing JWT they will be costly.
Now can someone please answer my questions thank you.
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It seems like the VQ has been finely tuned already from the factory with good technology off the bat hence all the praise it's gotten. I still wonder what kind of power/tq figures JWT's new cams will produce and @ What RPMs, how lumpy the idle will be, and most importantly if the costs will be worth the gains.
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Question
Ok, this is a great thing...I am ready. But a question I have is this...when we changed out the cams in my friends Accord, the idle was a little more choppy, a little rough. I understand that is supposed to happen for the most part. But, with the UDP I have in now, I am Idleing in the 500 to 600 range and sometimes it seems that may be the extreme low that is can run without boggin down. I am just wondering using the new cams WITH the UDP will be a little too much and I will stall on occasion? Anyone have any insight? Thanks ahead of time.
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Price of cams
The new cams will be between $1000.00 and $1200.00 for the set of 4.
Don't worry about the idle, they spent hours on the computer and dyno testing them. JWT is not about to sell cams that won't idle!! They are the foremost Nissan experts in the country when it comes to after market performance!
Don't worry about the idle, they spent hours on the computer and dyno testing them. JWT is not about to sell cams that won't idle!! They are the foremost Nissan experts in the country when it comes to after market performance!
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Re: Price of cams
Originally posted by i30krab
The new cams will be between $1000.00 and $1200.00 for the set of 4.
The new cams will be between $1000.00 and $1200.00 for the set of 4.
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Re: Price of cams
Originally posted by i30krab
The new cams will be between $1000.00 and $1200.00 for the set of 4.
Don't worry about the idle, they spent hours on the computer and dyno testing them. JWT is not about to sell cams that won't idle!! They are the foremost Nissan experts in the country when it comes to after market performance!
The new cams will be between $1000.00 and $1200.00 for the set of 4.
Don't worry about the idle, they spent hours on the computer and dyno testing them. JWT is not about to sell cams that won't idle!! They are the foremost Nissan experts in the country when it comes to after market performance!
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Re: Re: Price of cams
Originally posted by gtr_rider
Would they want to try some pistons and other power mods later on?
Would they want to try some pistons and other power mods later on?
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Originally posted by DA-MAX
you should already be able to get "custom" pistons with your choice of CR from JE or Crower for about $850. as far as rods go on the VQ I'm not sure....
you should already be able to get "custom" pistons with your choice of CR from JE or Crower for about $850. as far as rods go on the VQ I'm not sure....
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It would depend on how agressive the cam is. Now VG30E's with cams + headwork gain over 20whp at the top end. However I'd figure the cams should be worth a good 6-12whp at the peak, with around a 12-18whp gain close to the rev limiter.
Originally posted by emax95
Any predictions on how much HP and TQ these will add to the top end? $1000 is not bad if 20+ HP could be gained.
Any predictions on how much HP and TQ these will add to the top end? $1000 is not bad if 20+ HP could be gained.
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The idle would be slightly worse, but it isn't anything you can't live with. I'd say it would be simular to SR20's with the S3/S4 cams. The gains should be from 2000-3000rpm and up, expect the power after 5000rpm to get the best gains.
Originally posted by Craig Mack
Thanks for that Eric.
It seems like the VQ has been finely tuned already from the factory with good technology off the bat hence all the praise it's gotten. I still wonder what kind of power/tq figures JWT's new cams will produce and @ What RPMs, how lumpy the idle will be, and most importantly if the costs will be worth the gains.
Thanks for that Eric.
It seems like the VQ has been finely tuned already from the factory with good technology off the bat hence all the praise it's gotten. I still wonder what kind of power/tq figures JWT's new cams will produce and @ What RPMs, how lumpy the idle will be, and most importantly if the costs will be worth the gains.
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Originally posted by gtr_rider
Of course, Im talking VQ
Of course, Im talking VQ
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Originally posted by DA-MAX
actually rods shouldn't be that hard either...Crower does custom rods too....should be about $700-800 plus a core for them to make you a set of 6.
actually rods shouldn't be that hard either...Crower does custom rods too....should be about $700-800 plus a core for them to make you a set of 6.
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Originally posted by gtr_rider
I never heard of that this place before..
I never heard of that this place before..
heres the custom rods section:
http://www.crower.com/cat/rods.shtml
they also sell JE and Arias custom pistons also, but they are a little too pricy($900)...you can get a good set of JEs with wrist pins and rings for $759 from other places on the net(or at least for the VG motor)
http://www.crower.com/cat/pistons.shtml
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Re: Re: Price of cams
Originally posted by DA-MAX
for once I'm actually glad I'm SOHC! I hope the gains are nice though, especially for those who have to have a shop install them...your wallet won't like you very much!
for once I'm actually glad I'm SOHC! I hope the gains are nice though, especially for those who have to have a shop install them...your wallet won't like you very much!
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Price of cams
Originally posted by DA-MAX
actually rods shouldn't be that hard either...Crower does custom rods too....should be about $700-800 plus a core for them to make you a set of 6.
actually rods shouldn't be that hard either...Crower does custom rods too....should be about $700-800 plus a core for them to make you a set of 6.
As far as turbo cars go, all bets are off concerning the above info.
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Re: Question
Originally posted by look2me40
Ok, this is a great thing...I am ready. But a question I have is this...when we changed out the cams in my friends Accord, the idle was a little more choppy, a little rough. I understand that is supposed to happen for the most part. But, with the UDP I have in now, I am Idleing in the 500 to 600 range and sometimes it seems that may be the extreme low that is can run without boggin down. I am just wondering using the new cams WITH the UDP will be a little too much and I will stall on occasion? Anyone have any insight? Thanks ahead of time.
Ok, this is a great thing...I am ready. But a question I have is this...when we changed out the cams in my friends Accord, the idle was a little more choppy, a little rough. I understand that is supposed to happen for the most part. But, with the UDP I have in now, I am Idleing in the 500 to 600 range and sometimes it seems that may be the extreme low that is can run without boggin down. I am just wondering using the new cams WITH the UDP will be a little too much and I will stall on occasion? Anyone have any insight? Thanks ahead of time.
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Originally posted by i30krab
I had the rods shot peaned and reshaped, costs a few hundred $, much cheaper than custom. For our purposes with smaller shots of N20 and stillen superchargers , this should be more than adequate. Also, ypu're better off with the VQ30DET pistons because you'll get a more boost friendly 9:1 compression and again they're much cheaper, around $500.00 per set.
As far as turbo cars go, all bets are off concerning the above info.
I had the rods shot peaned and reshaped, costs a few hundred $, much cheaper than custom. For our purposes with smaller shots of N20 and stillen superchargers , this should be more than adequate. Also, ypu're better off with the VQ30DET pistons because you'll get a more boost friendly 9:1 compression and again they're much cheaper, around $500.00 per set.
As far as turbo cars go, all bets are off concerning the above info.
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Re: Info on new billet cams
Originally posted by i30krab
I talked to Jim Wolf today and he gave me permission to discuss the new cams. I don't have the new specs yet but they'll be posted next week. They are a mild street strip grind, not a full race design. They did me a favor and sent me 4 cams much earlier because my engine was already apart. The cams were developed for the new 3.5 L engine but with the addition of proper spacers, they drop right into the 4th gen motor. My car is going in monday to have the motor reinstalled and I'll keep you posted.
Mardigras, you are correct, the 395 cc injectors will limit me to 420-430 bhp but that's fine because if I do get the 550cc inject., then I'll have to upgrade to a full 3" exhaust and these 2 mods could add up to another $2500.00. I'll be happy with over 400 horses for my every day ride because I'll be faster than 85- 90% of the cars on the street!!
I talked to Jim Wolf today and he gave me permission to discuss the new cams. I don't have the new specs yet but they'll be posted next week. They are a mild street strip grind, not a full race design. They did me a favor and sent me 4 cams much earlier because my engine was already apart. The cams were developed for the new 3.5 L engine but with the addition of proper spacers, they drop right into the 4th gen motor. My car is going in monday to have the motor reinstalled and I'll keep you posted.
Mardigras, you are correct, the 395 cc injectors will limit me to 420-430 bhp but that's fine because if I do get the 550cc inject., then I'll have to upgrade to a full 3" exhaust and these 2 mods could add up to another $2500.00. I'll be happy with over 400 horses for my every day ride because I'll be faster than 85- 90% of the cars on the street!!
PS. Also waiting to see a post: "JWT Ecu's available for 97-up"
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yo why the hell did you post this.. now i will never spend money on anything else but my car
Originally posted by DA-MAX
http://www.crower.com/cat/other.shtml
heres the custom rods section:
http://www.crower.com/cat/rods.shtml
they also sell JE and Arias custom pistons also, but they are a little too pricy($900)...you can get a good set of JEs with wrist pins and rings for $759 from other places on the net(or at least for the VG motor)
http://www.crower.com/cat/pistons.shtml
http://www.crower.com/cat/other.shtml
heres the custom rods section:
http://www.crower.com/cat/rods.shtml
they also sell JE and Arias custom pistons also, but they are a little too pricy($900)...you can get a good set of JEs with wrist pins and rings for $759 from other places on the net(or at least for the VG motor)
http://www.crower.com/cat/pistons.shtml
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Originally posted by Turbo97GXE
yo why the hell did you post this.. now i will never spend money on anything else but my car
yo why the hell did you post this.. now i will never spend money on anything else but my car
and yeah I30, custom is the way to go, CRower does usually charges and arm and a leg. $1600 for rods and pistons is ridiculous I've found that I can have my current forged rods treated for $300, and buy forged 9:1 JE with matching wrist pins for about $750 from TEP....my advice to some of you other guys, start loking at the little black and white ads in the back of SCC, Import Tuner, etc., many times there are shops there that advertise about selling custom internals for very low prices...luckily for my CRX, rebuilding the whole bottom end will cost less than $700!!!!