Use and re-use of a modified cam decision

[Jim Green]

--- passat TS <passat_ts at hotmail.com> wrote:
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> I'm considering to postpone the install of my new
> engine to the summer, so it
> comes a decision:
>
> Should I remove the 272 brand new cam from the new
> engine (NF), install it on
> the current engine (KX), and later put it back in
> the new engine?
>
> Is there any cons that I'm not seeing?
>
> The only more or less con that I see, is that I have
> HD valve spring in the
> new engine that I won't move into the old one. So, I
> might need to watch the
> revs.

It will probably be fine, as I have a 272 with stock
springs, and have not had any problems as far as I can
tell.  I haven't tracked the car with the cam in it
yet, but I've been driving it pretty hard lately
trying to dial in the water injection.  I have had
some suspicion of valve float though, my top end is
great, but not as great as I think it should be at 22
psi and the new header.  I'd like to get some BTDT on
the valve springs from other people as well.  Also, if
anyone has a good set for sale, I would be interested.

Thanks,

=====
Jim Green
'89 90tq 034EFI, Haltech IG5
http://www.geocities.com/jeg1976/car_home.html

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