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      Default Cams for MK5

      I've been looking around for reviews of cams for the MK5 but haven't seen any. Anyone replaced their cams here? Reviews?

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      I thought I posted some comments after I had mine done but can't seem to find the post.

      Anything specific you want to know?
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      I think burble replaced his with some schrick ones.
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      I have replaced cams on my last VW (MK2 Scirocco) and my Elise and I felt they instantly gained 20% hp. Just want to know what cam replacement will do to the R.

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      No chance of a 20% gain on an .:R32. When I had my 268/264 Schrick cams installed I noticed a much much stronger mid range and quite a fair whack on the top end. Because I've got DSG the tuning company kept the rev limiter at stock so I can't really get full benefit from them as yet.

      Bear in mind that changing cams is pretty much worthless unless you have a remap done too.
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      I am sure all R32 owners want a way to get 300hp. I am thinking replacing the air intake, sport exhaust, remap and cams should gain atleast 20% hp. From what I read on all the forums, there is only a 10% gain with these parts installed.

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      I've had those things done and I only got 267bhp (I think) on the dyno. That said, I don't care what the figures say because I enjoy driving the car more since the high lift cams went in.

      To get near to 300bhp you'd need to look at a ported cylinder head, sports cats/de cat, maybe different inlet & exhaust manifold and a decent remap. Even then I don't think you'd hit 300bhp.
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      the good old 300 brake NA argument again lol. By the time you do all them things turbo you are just about a FI money...well supercharger anyway.

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      Am I right in thinking that if youv did go cams, if you wanted to go FI you'd have to remove them???

      Haven't heard the 300bhp thread for a bit. Goes in cycles LOL. Soon the mkv vs mkiv thread will reappear lmao.
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      I don't think you would have to, but from what I read the vast majority of the mappings for FI cars are based on OEM cams.
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      Quote Originally Posted by wrk_in_progress View Post
      Am I right in thinking that if youv did go cams, if you wanted to go FI you'd have to remove them???

      Haven't heard the 300bhp thread for a bit. Goes in cycles LOL. Soon the mkv vs mkiv thread will reappear lmao.
      They are designed for NA application but theres no reason why a decent tuner wouldnt be able to get the extra out of them on a FI engine IMHO. They are going to provide the same result in both cases as far as i know.

      Could do with one of the experts confirming this though.

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      maybe polished and ported head, cams good air filter, increased compression and a custom remap would do the trick?

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      Quote Originally Posted by burble View Post
      I've had those things done and I only got 267bhp (I think) on the dyno. That said, I don't care what the figures say because I enjoy driving the car more since the high lift cams went in.

      To get near to 300bhp you'd need to look at a ported cylinder head, sports cats/de cat, maybe different inlet & exhaust manifold and a decent remap. Even then I don't think you'd hit 300bhp.
      i agree

      i remember when i first saw a R32, it was the APS demo car and then i read an article about it and i'm sure the 300bhp mark was going to be difficult with just bolt ons and N/A
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      Quote Originally Posted by jackie View Post
      the good old 300 brake NA argument again lol. By the time you do all them things turbo you are just about a FI money...well supercharger anyway.

      now that sounds interesting, supercharger
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