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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: VWDino on 11 March 2005, 12:52

Title: Camshaft Swap
Post by: VWDino on 11 March 2005, 12:52

Hi
I will soon be changing the tappets on My 1989 1.6 Driver and I am considering swapping my camshaft for a GTi camshaft as I have heard this is possible. My question is, is it simply a case of taking mine out and replacing it with the GTi item whilst taking care with timing etc, or is it more involved than this? Does anything else need to be swapped as well? Also what difference will this make to the drivability and performance of my car? Lastly, Is it necessary to inform my insurance company? I know if I play it by the book I do but surely there is no way of them knowing.......

Title: Re: Camshaft Swap
Post by: MattieG on 11 March 2005, 14:17

Yep just swap it for an 8V hydraulic cam ;)
Dont need to tell insurance mate :)

Title: Re: Camshaft Swap
Post by: VWDino on 11 March 2005, 19:10

Cheers MattieG, anyone have experience with this swap and its effect on performance/drivability? How about bhp increase? Any?
Cheers.? :smiley:

Title: Re: Camshaft Swap
Post by: free on 12 March 2005, 11:40

let us no what its like can you plez, mate, i might try this my self :wink:

Title: Re: Camshaft Swap
Post by: VWDino on 12 March 2005, 12:32

Will do  :smiley:

Title: Re: Camshaft Swap
Post by: VWDino on 08 April 2005, 11:25

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