Re: Cam swap for '84 4KQ

[baselope@netwide.net (Robert Riley)]

>akowalsk@shrike.depaul.edu wrote:
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>>My '84 4KQ has the 115hp engine (as anyone who is responding to this
>>message knows).  I would like to investigate the possiblity of swapping
>>the camshaft from a later model 5-cyl into this engine to boost the power
>>to the 130 hp. level.  The car has hydraulic lifters (based on the normal
>>slight click/then silence routine).
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>Are the cams different? I thought the 130 hp engine got its extra power
>from higher compression with use of a knock sensor.
>
>Could be wrong .....
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>Barry
>'86 4000CS Quattro
>
Actually, the air intake manifold is the difference that increases the
horsepower.  Breathe better, run faster!