any better cam for 1.2?

[pingu_turbo]

Just wondering if any other cam would be better in a carbed 1.2, i now know the gte 1 doesnt work with the fuel pump, is the 1.3 sr one better than std?

[Snowface]

not sure bout ur first question. but its unlikely the cam will be able to drive the mech fuel pump cause it hasn't got a Lobe.

You can get electronic jobbies but not sure how well they work.

[pingu_turbo]

i only want to tune it a bit just to make it a bit more fun to drive, ive got a 2e3 carb & intake just wondered if there was a cam that would give me an xtra pony or two.

[mikeyredtop]

some gte's have the lobe ive seen a few. ideally get a 1.4sr cam, tis the best

[Adam]

Just get a 1.4sr cam, it has the highest lift of them all. So it opens the valves for a slightly longer time. Hence more(slightly) power.

[_JH_]

lol. higher lift doesn't mean the valve is open longer. it means its open more at its highest point, allowing more air/fuel mixture to enter the cylinder in the same space of time as a lesser lift cam. increasing efficency and power

[Stuart]

i have it on good authoroty (velos) that fitting a 1.3 cam gives approx 7-10bhp more and a stronger torque curve in a 1.2

[johnnynova]

i have a 1.4sr cam for sale....

[Adam]

lol. higher lift doesn't mean the valve is open longer. it means its open more at its highest point, allowing more air/fuel mixture to enter the cylinder in the same space of time as a lesser lift cam. increasing efficency and power
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"So it opens the valves for a slightly longer time. Hence more(slightly) power." Quote

Which would give exactly the same result wouldn't it. If the valve stayed open longer then more fuel/air is brought in, if it lifts higher then exactly the same. :?:

[_JH_]

in the nicest possible way, no. don't get me wrong, the valves MAY be open longer on a 1.4sr cam, but it would have nothing to do with lift. I'm not trying to split hairs, just thought i'd point it out to anyone reading.

the higher lift means a greater opening for the mixture to pass through. cams aren't necessarily the bigger the better when it comes to lift, duration etc. it depends where you want the power in the rev range, but generally a higher lift cam will improve a standard engine.

[Adam]

Yeah i know what you mean now, the cams all the same size but they just have a longer like cam piece. So the valve is lifted up higher, but they are open for the same amount of time because the width is no different. If you get what i mean,
cheers mate for pointing that out.

[YellowTurbo]

i fitted a 1.3 sport cam and twin 40's to my old 1.2 and it used to fly ....:)