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| car guy |
 Aug 22 2017, 11:21 PM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 25-July 17 From: Houston, Texas Member No.: 21,283 Region Association: None  |
Hey guys,
Having a hard time finding nice cams for my 914-6 2.0L engine build, I was told that 2.7L cams would work. Does anyone have knowledge about this? |
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| yellow75 |
Aug 23 2017, 05:30 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 88 Joined: 1-October 16 From: pittsburgh Member No.: 20,452 Region Association: None |
I would talk to Henry Schmitt at Super Tech in CA.
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| Luke M |
Aug 23 2017, 05:47 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,409 Joined: 8-February 05 From: WNY Member No.: 3,574 Region Association: North East States 
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QUOTE(car guy @ Aug 22 2017, 10:21 PM)  Hey guys, Having a hard time finding nice cams for my 914-6 2.0L engine build, I was told that 2.7L cams would work. Does anyone have knowledge about this? A little more info would be nice.. What pistons are you planning on running, street or race engine ? Are you looking to replace your current cams or are they missing ? If you are looking to buy a set of new cams then I would try John Doughetry at DC cams. www.drcamshafts.com |
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| Mark Henry |
Aug 23 2017, 06:51 AM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
QUOTE(Luke M @ Aug 23 2017, 07:47 AM) QUOTE(car guy @ Aug 22 2017, 10:21 PM) Hey guys, Having a hard time finding nice cams for my 914-6 2.0L engine build, I was told that 2.7L cams would work. Does anyone have knowledge about this? A little more info would be nice.. What pistons are you planning on running, street or race engine ? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Cams are not something you want to pick willy-nilly, they must be matched to the build spec and your purpose for the car is. The wrong cams can turn a great engine into a total bag of (IMG:style_emoticons/default/stromberg.gif) |
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| GeorgeRud |
Aug 23 2017, 08:13 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,725 Joined: 27-July 05 From: Chicagoland Member No.: 4,482 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
The 2.7 cams were designed for CIS injection and are actually a milder cam than your 914-6 cams. Check Bruce Anderson's book or preferably check with Supertec - they'll have great options.
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| car guy |
Aug 23 2017, 08:34 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 25-July 17 From: Houston, Texas Member No.: 21,283 Region Association: None |
The cams were badly damaged and can't be used so I am forced to find alternatives. I went with a forged aluminum 82.5mm piston. Looking to build a good all around motor. I appreciate all the advice and will reach out to some of those guys, thanks.
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| flyer86d |
Aug 23 2017, 08:47 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 460 Joined: 12-January 11 From: Corea, Maine Member No.: 12,585 Region Association: North East States |
In my opinion.... if you want to do a minimal amount of work but wake the 2 liter 6 up a bit, find a set of 911L (911E) cams and a 9.5 to 1 Piston and cylinder set in the 80mm size. That way you can minimize machine work to the heads and case. The 911L cams work well with the stock 32 mm ports. You may want larger venturies and slightly different jets in the carbs ultimately. You should get about 140 hp and it will be a happier engine than stock.
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| raynekat |
Aug 23 2017, 08:48 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,169 Joined: 30-December 14 From: Coeur d'Alene, Idaho Member No.: 18,263 Region Association: Pacific Northwest
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QUOTE(car guy @ Aug 23 2017, 07:34 AM) The cams were badly damaged and can't be used so I am forced to find alternatives. I went with a forged aluminum 82.5mm piston. Looking to build a good all around motor. I appreciate all the advice and will reach out to some of those guys, thanks. What is the compression ratio of your piston/cylinder? Also what kind of valve pockets are there? These things will also dictate your cams... Lots of good advise in previous posts. |
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| car guy |
Aug 23 2017, 05:41 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 25-July 17 From: Houston, Texas Member No.: 21,283 Region Association: None |
The heads are factory and the piston I is 9.5.1 I reached out to John Dougherty and he recommended 911e cams. Thanks for all the good advice. should push 140ish hp and very streetable and reliable.
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| 6freak |
Aug 24 2017, 10:39 AM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
QUOTE(car guy @ Aug 22 2017, 10:21 PM) Hey guys, Having a hard time finding nice cams for my 914-6 2.0L engine build, I was told that 2.7L cams would work. Does anyone have knowledge about this? my self if its a stock six engine in a stock six I wouldn't modify it at all... good luck MikeC |
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