Re: [alfa] Euro-Cam timing with VVT

[sherwood white <vze2skmv@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

your vvt is not going to work with euro-cams that i know of but than again what
are euro-cams?  if you mean 10548's why are you doing this again? i am confused?
how many people on the digest are aware that in the year 2003 we have usa epa
legal cars with 1.5 to 2 h.p. per cubic inch newer is better, why not try a intake
cam from a newer spider like a 91 instead of older

Damien Gaboury wrote:

> Hi all listers,
>
> In the search for more power, I ordered euro-cams recently for my 86 Spider.
> Following numerous reading about camshafts, I am questioning me about the
> timing of the intake cam relative to the VVT (variable valve timing) device.
>
> I would like to conserve the VVT on the intake cam. My guest is to retard the
> timing of the intake cam in order to have a good idle and low-end torque and,
> with the VVT in action, having the full benefice from the euro cam (lot of
> intake -exhaust overlap, 99.5 degree off lobe).
>
> If this consideration is right, how much degree should I retard the timing of
> the intake cam ? In fact, the question is: what is the maximum advance of the
> VVT while in full action: 18, 20 25 degrees?
>
> Is that maximum advance is relative to the crankshaft (x 2) or it is absolute,
> I mean in degree of camshaft rotation?
>
> Anybody have experienced various degrees of timing for the euro-cam with the
> VVT ?
>
> On the other hand, Is it preferable to add stronger valve springs with the
> Euro cams ?
>
> Any tips will be appreciated.
>
> ________________________________
> Damien Gaboury
> Chicoutimi, Canada
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