Hi,

I finished my Pinto to Duratec swap and now Iīm thinking how I could reach 200+Hp. I donīt have a big buget... due this I donīt wont change internal like pistons, rods and other. I would like use my Tiger for everyday ...but 200Hp is my aim.

My specification:
CJBA Duratec engine with ARP bolts, heavy duty con rod bearing, 3,7kg flywheel, flow 4-2-1 exhaust
Microsquirt ignition with GSXR 1000 injection ITB
power 187HP/6500 torque 217Nm/5500

After a few day searching on google I made decision that best choice for me is D-Tec10 camshaft from KenCam, which is with powerpulley for 518GBP

D-TEC10 Camshaft for 438GBP
Applications Sports ' R '
Power Band 2500-7500
Cam Lift(mm) 10.46mm Inlet/Exhaust
Valve Lift(mm) 10.21mm Inlet/Exhaust
Duration 260 Deg Inlet/Exhaust

You can use it without extra cost for new retainers and spring and without work on pistons.

And now question. Does anyone have any experience with US camshafts Crower?
Performance level - Stage 1 - Street use with emphasis on bottom end and mid range power. Works with stock springs up to factory rev limiter. INT/EXH - Dur @ .050” Lift: 220°/214° RR: 1/1 Gross Lift: .374”/.363” LSA: 114° RPM: Idle to 7000 Redline: 7500

or hoter

Performance level 4 - Stage 2 - 3/4 Race - Designed for street/strip applications in normally aspirated engines. Requires spring/retainer kit #84170. INT/EXH - Dur @ .050” Lift: 228°/220° RR: 1/1 Gross Lift: .389”/.373” LSA: 112° RPM: 1000 to 7800 Redline: 8300

Price is bargain... 368$ and I could buy it without tax penalty.

What is your decision about this cams a what is your recommendation.

I couldnīt found any dyno results about US camshaft but I found a some dynoplots from DTec10, Raceco and I compare it with high flow head (Focus 08+) Se7ensport result - All specifications are comparable.

If you want to think about it, I have a pair of unused, still in box stage 1 cams from SBD. You can fit them without needing pocketed pistons. They one with the two pulleys as well. they're brand new and you can have them for 20% off retail. I am due to return them (change of plan) and there's a 20% restocking fee with Kent cams. You may as well benefit from that.

Check out Newman cams as well great serbice and good price, sometimes on the bay for a small saving

http://www.newman-cams.com/

A pair of PH3 Newman cams are a good bit cheaper than the Kents and will do the job.

You might even get away with PH4's I have a silvertop and went for PH2's due to not wishing to overcam the car but the PH3's would have been better as I've seen them fitted to other cars and they are still very streetable.

[Edited on 11/4/14 by Scuzzle]

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Originally posted by Mr C
Check out Newman cams as well great serbice and good price, sometimes on the bay for a small saving

http://www.newman-cams.com/

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Originally posted by Scuzzle
A pair of PH3 Newman cams are a good bit cheaper than the Kents and will do the job.

You might even get away with PH4's I have a silvertop and went for PH2's due to not wishing to overcam the car but the PH3's would have been better as I've seen them fitted to other cars and they are still very streetable.

[Edited on 11/4/14 by Scuzzle]

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Originally posted by FuryRebuild
If you want to think about it, I have a pair of unused, still in box stage 1 cams from SBD. You can fit them without needing pocketed pistons. They one with the two pulleys as well. they're brand new and you can have them for 20% off retail. I am due to return them (change of plan) and there's a 20% restocking fee with Kent cams. You may as well benefit from that.

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I would be wary about the OBX cams, I bought an OBX oil catch tank and my vernier pulleys are OBX and both are poor quality and that would make me wary of their other products. The Newman and Kent cams have a reputation for being hard wearing. I have heard you get the max gains from the Kent cams but you need a lot of playing around with the cam timing.

I'm not sure about the Duratec but the Zetec is nowhere near valve to piston contact at full lift on a PH 3 Newman cam, my car has the 0.6mm multi shim gasket and a 3 thou head skim instead of the 2mm standard gasket and the bolts slipped on my vernier pulley and it slipped 6 deg off of where it should be and there were no issues.

The Newman cams have a reputation for being hard wearing which is why I went for them plus there are very often group buys from car clubs which sees the price drop to nearer Ģ300 a pair if you can find one to join in with.

You can run PH3 Newmans with no modifications required, they are very driveable as well, not in the slightest bit lumpy.

[Edited on 11/4/14 by Scuzzle]

Crower is a well known name on this side of the pond, drag race, boats, sports cars, mostly US V/8's. They have been in business since the 60's as far as I can recall.

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Originally posted by FuryRebuild
If you want to think about it, I have a pair of unused, still in box stage 1 cams from SBD. You can fit them without needing pocketed pistons. They one with the two pulleys as well. they're brand new and you can have them for 20% off retail. I am due to return them (change of plan) and there's a 20% restocking fee with Kent cams. You may as well benefit from that.

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thank you for the offer, I'll think about it.

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Originally posted by Scuzzle
I would be wary about the OBX cams, I bought an OBX oil catch tank and my vernier pulleys are OBX and both are poor quality and that would make me wary of their other products. The Newman and Kent cams have a reputation for being hard wearing. I have heard you get the max gains from the Kent cams but you need a lot of playing around with the cam timing.

I'm not sure about the Duratec but the Zetec is nowhere near valve to piston contact at full lift on a PH 3 Newman cam, my car has the 0.6mm multi shim gasket and a 3 thou head skim instead of the 2mm standard gasket and the bolts slipped on my vernier pulley and it slipped 6 deg off of where it should be and there were no issues.

The Newman cams have a reputation for being hard wearing which is why I went for them plus there are very often group buys from car clubs which sees the price drop to nearer Ģ300 a pair if you can find one to join in with.

You can run PH3 Newmans with no modifications required, they are very driveable as well, not in the slightest bit lumpy.

[Edited on 11/4/14 by Scuzzle]

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