Can this be done?!

Will the timing have to be played with?


Any other info you need? ask.. i'll try find out the spec of the cam LOL

 

Generally yes you can use a NA cam in a turbo motor, however depending on spec it'll more than likly have a hell of alot more overlap than a turbo spec cam. For certian situations this is not clever but it can be dialled out within the conifines of the valve train assembly and piston valve cutouts.
From what ive seen most cossie builds like a fairly low duration(260 ish) with 9mm lift(ish).
A "mild" NA cam could have the same 260 duration but would more than likly have something closer to 11mm lift.....possibly bordering on overly steep ramp angles which maybe force you into solid lifter territory.
Other end of the scale would be knocking onto 280-290 duration and 13.5+ lift....defo solids and too much overlap to dial out really so in effect NA only

All of the above is just part of my understanding of it, cam specs/choice go alot deeper and really should be spec'd to the specific build rather than using a general grind if you like.

 

What engine fuck face?

 

Rs1 Cheers for that

SafeChav 1275 MPi A-Series

 

Std non turbo cams usually work quite well, the overlap is a problem when u have a small turbine housing.

 

So a T2 turbo wouldnt be a good choice

 

that all depends on what you want, but a T2 turbo and std cam would be pretty punchy.

 

Well I have bought Lou's old T2 turbo, And plan on buying this kit soon!

http://myweb.tiscali.co.uk/stores/mi...rbo_kits_1.htm

Reckon standard cam is ok then!?

 

Charlie Chalk, 1275 a series... that'll be single cam yeah? If so then you can forget about what i said about dialling out overlap. This is only relevant on multi cam setups as the overlap on your single cam is determined by the cam grind.
Due to your resto thread i assumed you were looking into option for the yb lump going in the rst
Single cam dial in will still be relevant when looking at valve/piston clearnace though.....although i'm pretty sure you'll have no problems running the std NA cam when turbo'ing the a series.

 

cam will be fine mate, don't worry.

 

Rs1 Sorry should have said forst off! LOL , yeah single cam! cheers for the replies anyway

Rick Goodo! Just need to get a good box for the power...