what is the best cam

[GetSomeDsm]

i just bought a 95 eclipse gst the only mods i have on it so far is a greddy FMIC, Full Exhaust, intake and Bov everything else is stock and stock t25 wanted too know what would be the best cam to use and get decent amount of hp and performance and still be able to pass emmisions

 

[floader]

Got a lot more things to get before cams are going to be worth while. A bigger turbo and some tuning solution would be a good start

 

[Force Fed 4g63]

Agreed, you have a long way to go before you even need to think about cams.

 

[gusu]

You should be thinking about getting a larger turbo, if you are looking for a quick 300ish hp I'd do evo injectors, ECMlink V3, a wally 255 and a t-28 turbo or 16g since they are easy to install. The T-28 is direct bolt on and the 16g requires a install kit.

You really wont need a cam for quite some time.

Cams change your powerband A LOT more than a NA engine if you didn't know. Different cams (along with timing) will totally change how fast your turbo spools.

 

[lewishamilton]

Not to thread hijack, but for a car with a mildly built bottom end, stock head, link, full exhaust, fmic, intake, 880 injectors, wally 255, etc with a hta68/fpgreen sized turbo what would be a good cam yet still streetable without lope?

HKS 272's seem to be spoken of rather highly, do they have a near-stock idle?

 

[wranglerunner22]

Not to thread hijack, but for a car with a mildly built bottom end, stock head, link, full exhaust, fmic, intake, 880 injectors, wally 255, etc with a hta68/fpgreen sized turbo what would be a good cam yet still streetable without lope?

HKS 272's seem to be spoken of rather highly, do they have a near-stock idle?

Every cam needs to be degreed. Some more then others. That debate can be researched with the SEARCH button.
Save your money and get somthing cheaper and just degree the cams correctly.

You should be thinking about getting a larger turbo, if you are looking for a quick 300ish hp I'd do evo injectors, ECMlink V3, a wally 255 and a t-28 turbo or 16g since they are easy to install. The T-28 is direct bolt on and the 16g requires a install kit.

You really wont need a cam for quite some time.

Cams change your powerband A LOT more than a NA engine if you didn't know. Different cams (along with timing) will totally change how fast your turbo spools.

To the OP, follow this suggestion. Your best bet ^^^

 

[clipto]

Eventually look in the GSC S2 cams, also to note real cams don't need cam gears or adjustment of the cam.

 

[GetSomeDsm]

yeah i figured i was missing a bunch before i should do the cams i do have a 255 walbro fuel pump that i just bought and havent put in yet so what kind of injectores should i use with my new car their is so many different options out their and for the turbo i was looking at the 20g since im having a hard time finding a t28 and the 16g ive been hearing bad thing about them since the altituted ive hears of ppl replacing them almost every year hear in colorado or having to rebuild them i just want somethings that is super reliable and still bolts up

 

[clipto]

If you get your hands on ecmlink just get 1000cc injectors.

 

[GetSomeDsm]

well im going to be honest with everybody i dont have alot of knowledge when it comes to messing with ecu or ecmlink its all foreign for me so if ppl can explain to me if i have to replace my ecu and stuff like that and be more descriptive i would appreciate it so i would be able to run bigger injectores

so i went on ebay is this something that i should be purchasing the link is below
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[clipto]

All you need to do with ecmlink is get it chipped into the ecu.You can run pretty much every size injectors with ecmlink.If you check out ecmlink.com there is tons of info and they also have a wiki site.Max injectors for pump gas is 1000cc anything bigger then that will idle horrible.Also make sure u get a 255 fuel pump and a afpr.You will also be able to run race gas and E85 with those injectors especially if you have a 16g its perfect combo with these injectors.Also unless you get a turbo like a 16g or bigger I would not waste time getting cams.

 

[GetSomeDsm]

awesome ill check out that link i appreciate all the help please be sure and check that ebay link and tell me if i should purchase that ecm

 

[2slow4utsi]

Is it just me or did people forget that Kelford 272s existed?

 

[awdtalon4451]

I've heard good things about kelford in the past. Anyone know what they run compared to other brands?

 

[2slow4utsi]

I've heard good things about kelford in the past. Anyone know what they run compared to other brands?

They're very expensive. Probably more than you're willing to pay. 500+. I paid 515 shipped for mine. Just need to look around and see what vendor has the best deal on them. There is a set for sale in the classifieds ads right now.

 

[GetSomeDsm]

i have decided on 272 but their is so many brands and on the discreptions they say temporary and short term so i just want something i dont have to worry about for a couple of years

 

[awdtalon4451]

They're very expensive. Probably more than you're willing to pay. 500+. I paid 515 shipped for mine. Just need to look around and see what vendor has the best deal on them. There is a set for sale in the classifieds ads right now.

No doubt man, id love to get my hands some kelfords or gs2's . Their aggressive and idle suffers a bit but damn they sound good . HKS is going to be your best bet if your looking for a solid streetable cam that's idle friendly IMO.

 

[Jaxness]

Max injectors for pump gas is 1000cc anything bigger then that will idle horrible.

Thats not true. I know plenty of people running atleast 1200ccs on pump with no problems to their idle.


OP, its good to have a plan of what you want to do to the car later, that way youre not just pissing away money on random parts. But as its been said (I see I'm a little late on this, just had to correct dude up there) theres no need for cams now. If you find a deal on some HKS 272s you can't pass up, grab them and sit on them until its time to install em.

 

[asrdave]

hi-z 1680cc and 2200cc injectors actually have great idle and drivability

 

[cloead]

Eventually look in the GSC S2 cams, also to note real cams don't need cam gears or adjustment of the cam.

You can probably get away with running any cam without cam gears

To get the most out of them, "real" or not, they need to be degreed.

 

[BogusSVO]

Your Cam selction needs to be based off what is best suited to your needs and goals.

What is needed for a fully built, caged track only race car will be one set of cams.

What is used for a peppy street car that id DD for 99 miles out of 100 will be diffrent.

Just beacuse there is a new "Hot ticket" cam on the market does not make it right for you.

 

[SpiderGST]

You really need to be looking at doing the maintenance on the car before thinking about other mods. If you have already done the maintenance then good for you. I would suggest buying Link first before anything else it is going to be the most vital part your going to need when you start adding more mods onto the car. We really need to know what your HP goals are for the car. If its a daily I wouldnt go over anything 400hp. Good luck with the car and keep us updated.

 

[awdtalon4451]

You really need to be looking at doing the maintenance on the car before thinking about other mods.

Word!! I sunk a shit ton of money in my first dsm only for the balance belt to kill my motor :/ It was a completely avoidable problem. Preventive maintenance goes a lot further than people think...

 

[1gslotsi]

maitenance and replace hoses and belts good thinking everyone over looks the obvious i definitley agree that cams should be based on what type of driving doing a cam that makes power to 8-9k is useless when you dont have the supporting mods to make power where the cams are good