Re: 5kt cam in a 4kq

["Pat Martin" <mardkins@email.msn.com>]

I have the turbo cam in my 84 4kq.  It does make the motor rev easier than
the standard N/A cam.  However the price is mid range grunt.  Noticeable
difference up high but also noticeable in the middle.  My recommendation is
if you like to hit the high end allot than do it.  If you like the mid range
grunt than do not.

Pat Martin
86 4000csq turbo, 2 1/2 cat back, H&R-Boge, MC and loving it.  Drilled and
stopping it. Koenig Cobra 16x7 with Yokohama A520's turning it,  K&N and
uh..., Soon: Hella's lighting it.
84 4000sq  AKA: The beater.
95 subaru legacy
Bothell, Wa



>> I read somewhere that an improvement would be to install a 5kt cam into a
4kq
>> 2.2. Not knowing the cam parameters does anyone know how well a turbo cam
>> would do.
>
>I heard it too, and I repeat the rumor on my web site.  I plan to do it
>with next timing belt change.  Gonna replace the valve stem seals and a
>few other things as well so I'll have no idea how much it helps really!
>
>Ned Ritchie confirmed that this is a good poor man's upgrade.
>
>What matters is to use a solid lifter shaft for a solid lifter head, or
>hydraulic shaft on hydraulic lifter head.
>
>--
>Huw Powell
>
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>
>82 Audi Coupe; 85 Coupe GT
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