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Old Sep 26, 2023 | 02:13 PM
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hello
i want to put a bigger cam in my 1.6 sierra
the stock 2 liter will fit
but i want to go a little above that
like a mild road or fast road
but will that fit without modifying the head ?
who has some info about this ?


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Old Sep 26, 2023 | 03:36 PM
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hi a std 2.0 cam will give you a mild fast road cam feel in a 1600cc head..
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Old Sep 26, 2023 | 03:56 PM
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hi
thank you for your input
so it is making a difference ? i was affraid that the specs would be the same
then i will go for the stock 2 liter cam ( they are a lot cheaper too )

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Old Sep 26, 2023 | 06:03 PM
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Its a cheap power upgrade to a 1600 pinto.. it will make it a kind of spec to a 1600 sport.. the best upgrade would be twin carbs or bike carbs really but if its a low compression engine your going to find it hard getting much more out of it
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Old Sep 26, 2023 | 08:09 PM
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i was planning on bringin it up to gt spec
its a high compression engine
i have 4-2-1 exhaust manifold
a 2.0 intake with a new 32/36 carburator
and now that i am going to order a new 2.0 camshaft kit
i have every thing except the camshaft
if i put some work on the intake manifold
i hope it will bring me arround 95 hp with a good wide powerband
i think its close to gt spec then

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Old Sep 26, 2023 | 08:15 PM
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sounds like a plan.. there a good engine and easy to work with etc
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