best cam?

[madsci@rf.org (Madsci)]

I can't get that link to work.. Is it my ISP? Are 16v cams only $95/each
from them, too? Hmm....

On Mon, 2003-04-14 at 19:53, JoshuaA.Conner@VerizonWireless.com wrote:
> I have had great success with www.deltacams.com  They cut to whatever
> you need are knowledgable have fast turnaroud, crazy warranty and it
> is only $95 a cam.'
>  
> Joshua C.
>         -----Original Message-----
>         From: Dan Smith [mailto:sad_rocc@yahoo.com]
>         Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2003 4:49 PM
>         To: Decker; scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>         Subject: Re: best cam?
>         
>         
>         Perf=performance but I get your idea. Basically, I'm
>         interested in relatively smooth idle, keeping stock springs
>         and being decent for a DD that won't see a ton of highway
>         action. Canyon running yes, interstates no. The rocc has a GTI
>         tb, K&N air filter, 2" exhaust with autotech turbo muffler and
>         no cat, 4-2 headers and I think that's it. It's a JH engine
>         and 4k tranny. Here's pretty much what looks good, according
>         to TT: 
>          266
>         Hyd.
>          109
>          075
>         $130 
>          266
>          243
>          229
>          223
>         .448"
>          112
>          -.3
>         BTDC
>          5-6
>          HP
>          All
>         Hyd.
>         Good/Fair Idle **
>         260/256 Hyd.
>          109
>          072
>         $130 
>         260/256
>         237/234
>         225/222
>         219/216
>         .421"/.410"
>          111
>         -2.2
>         BTDC
>          4-5
>          HP~
>          OBD
>         II &
>          G60
>         Good
>         Idle
>          tt
>          276
>          109
>          074
>         $200 
>          276
>          250
>         238.5
>          234
>         .449"
>          110
>          6.9
>         BTDC
>         10 HP
>         Rough
>         Idle
>         good
>         W/Early CIS/Carbs*
>          tt
>          268
>          109
>          071
>         $130 
>          268
>         245/244.5
>         232.5/231
>         226/225
>         .440"
>          110
>          2.8
>         BTDC
>          6-7
>          HP
>          All
>         Hyd.
>         Except OBD II Fair Idle **
>         * need HD springs
>         ** need HD springs and retainers
>          
>         What do the springs and retainers usually run? TT is currently
>         out of stock. If this was something I would seriously
>         consider, I can't drop a ton. I'm pretty much looking to put
>         $500 into the car for now, getting the most bang for the buck
>         possible.
>          
>         Dan
>         Decker <boisfort@myhome.net> wrote:
>                     Perfect will depend on your intake, exhaust, fuel,
>                 compression, ignition etc. Plus what you like and how
>                 you drive. Perfect for me might be poor to you. I have
>                 an 86 Audi 10 to 1 compression 8V hydraulic in my 1979
>                 Scirocco with a good 2 and half in exhaust. I
>                 installed a 272 German cam I bought from AVS in Adna
>                 WA and it lit my engine up big time. It is stronger at
>                 2500 and really comes on strong by 3000 and is still
>                 going strong when I shift at 6000. To me I don't see
>                 how it could be better for a daily driver. I do have
>                 an adjustable Cam pulley and have it set to keep low
>                 end power.
>                 Brian Decker
>                         ----- Original Message ----- 
>                         From: Dan Smith
>                         To: scirocco-l@scirocco.org
>                         Sent: Saturday, April 12, 2003 10:34 AM
>                         Subject: best cam?
>                         
>                         I'm dreaming about perf. cams in an 8v with a
>                         hydro head. What's the best to go with for a
>                         DD? TTuning.com has quite a few different
>                         options for all around the same price.
>                          
>                         Dan
>                         
>                         
>                         
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