Cams for 10V Hydr. I5 N/A motors

[Brendan/Coolian]

Blau's prices are _notoriously_ unstable, i.e. always going higher.

Brendan

At 11:48 AM 8/24/2000 -0400, Swann, Benjamin R.  (BSWANN) wrote:
>For under $250? - when did that happen?  Last I got a pricing/quote it was
>over $400.
>
>That is why I went the Elgin route.  Also it is a one size fits all
>solution, but that may not be bad, if the price is right.  Perhaps too late
>for me at this point.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Ben
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Bob [mailto:mx at snet.net]
>Sent: Thursday, August 24, 2000 11:38 AM
>To: Swann, Benjamin R. (BSWANN)
>Cc: 'quattro at audifans.com'; 'johnny66 at earthlink.net'
>Subject: Re: Cams for 10V Hydr. I5 N/A motors
>
>
>FWIW Blau has a sport cam available for the same price. I beleive its the
>equivalent of the schrick 272
>Bob
>
>"Swann, Benjamin R. (BSWANN)" wrote:
>
> > Quattrophile,
> >
> > For those who own the NA AUDIs, I posed a  suggested to Elgin Cams
>regarding
> > the possible popularity of a performance cam suitable for the mid to late
> > '80's NA I5 motors incl. 2.2 CIS/CIS-E and 2.3l CIS-E3 for 4000Q and 5000,
> > CGT, 80, 90, 100 series AUDIs with these general setups, as not everyone
>has
> > the resources to turbocharge, but most would appreciate a modest gain for
> > the money.
> >
> > Here is the question from John at Elgin:
> >
> > Hi Ben ,  Dema and I have been sorting out the various style camshaft
> > cores to come up with a list I can work from. I do need some
> > information... Do you know which engines or years had the hydraulic
> > tappets?
> >
> > So, before I attempt to provide an answer based on my recent, but limited
> > findings, I would like some feedback on which I5 motors/cars/years have
>the
> > Hydraulic lifter cam.
> >
> > Also, a show what kind of interest there would be in getting Elgin to
> > provide a lower priced alternative to the Shrick series of Cams.  I've
>been
> > able to locate and have Elgin grind an appropriate cam for under $250
>incl.
> > solid lifter core and shipping.  Elgin produces good quality work and
>could
> > come up with some nice grinds for mild street and other performance needs
>if
> > there is sufficient demand.
> >
> > Perhaps there is some demand for the older solid lifter motors as well.  I
> > don't think turbo, however, as the cam seems relatively optimal for street
> > use, but maybe.
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Ben Swann
> > '875kcstqw
> > '85 4kcsq (Project GTQ - 87.5 CGT 2.3l transplant)
> > '86/'87 4000(s) - basic transportation for when 4kq undergoes surgery.
> >
> > p.s. this cam effort thus far is being done gratis, and I have no desire
>at
> > this time to profit, only recoup any personal costs if necessary.
> >
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