Mild cam advantages

motoboy · tinkerer Joined: 19 May 2002 Posts: 152

ive been searching for advantages of mild cams but can find anything so does anyone know wat the advantages,power increase would be on a g161 60 thou over extractors and 2inch exhaust would be, everything else is basically stock.
thanx

TXcoupe · petrol head Joined: 05 Oct 2001 Posts: 1675

it might rev easier and shit between 2000 to 6000 and this cam is good becuase it starts at were the revs drop when u gear change

motoboy · tinkerer Joined: 19 May 2002 Posts: 152

would it be better to save up and get flat top pistons and other stuff to make a real noticeable change

Slug · tinkerer Joined: 06 Oct 2001 Posts: 196

they have flat tops standard... in fact raised

Benjamin · backyard mechanic Joined: 05 Oct 2001 Posts: 525

I am running a 0.5mm oversize G161 with Weber 32/36 DGV, Genie extractors into 2 1/4 ex, reground cam. I noticed that it revs much more freely, doesn't run out of puff up top, and has more midrange as well. The G161 isn't a torquer so don't be surprised if you still have to slip the clutch and go for a bunch of revs to launch quick.

I also had a little bit of head work done, mainly a cleanup and a fair shave. I estimate around 9.5:1 compression, maybe a tad more, and I run on PULP.

Get a little bit of headwork done, install an electronic ignition (mine was $25 from a Rodeo or Jackaroo). Try and get an adjustable top timing gear if you shave the head, as it can throw the cam timing out.

Cheers