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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: phil540uk on 26 August 2006, 17:59

Title: Piper 285 Cam
Post by: phil540uk on 26 August 2006, 17:59

Just fitted one to my 8v digi GTI and noticed hardly any difference apart from running lumpy (which sounds great!)

anyone else fitted one and got any advice?

I'm thinking vernier pulley may make a little difference?

Title: Re: Piper 285 Cam
Post by: Veedubgt18v on 26 August 2006, 18:05

will shift your power band up the rev range a bit. u given it some stick yet??

Title: Re: Piper 285 Cam
Post by: takethefifth on 26 August 2006, 18:06

Getting it timed up properly with a vernier pulley should help matters.

Title: Re: Piper 285 Cam
Post by: phil540uk on 26 August 2006, 18:13

yeh given it plenty of stick but it ain't alot quicker! only really notice it in third gear!

where's the best place to buy a vernier pulley?

Title: Re: Piper 285 Cam
Post by: takethefifth on 26 August 2006, 18:33

Not sure to be honest, there are some other people who run non-standard cams on the forum who will be able to advise you better than me!  In the meantime have you had a search? There might be a bit better info about getting cams set up properly somewhere.  :smiley:

Title: Re: Piper 285 Cam
Post by: ...joe on 26 August 2006, 18:54

i've got a 285 but with a vernier. yeah its lumpy but i'm surprised you don't notice any difference. mine pulls alot harder at about 4k onwards!

Title: Re: Piper 285 Cam
Post by: phil540uk on 26 August 2006, 19:44

must be the vernier that I'm lacking then!

Title: Re: Piper 285 Cam
Post by: KINGS> on 26 August 2006, 20:47

i had mine on the rollers with a standard cam and pulley and it pulled stronger and smoother than the gs2h kent i fitted! the standard cams are good and even better when dialled in dont expect massive gains..

Title: Re: Piper 285 Cam
Post by: takethefifth on 27 August 2006, 00:18

Getting it rolling roaded with the vernier is the way to go.

Title: Re: Piper 285 Cam
Post by: phil540uk on 27 August 2006, 17:09

Thanks for the advice!  :smiley:

Title: Re: Piper 285 Cam
Post by: rubjonny on 30 August 2006, 09:28

get the timing checked, easpaecially the ignition timing!  Remember the digi gti needs the ignition set to exactly 6 degrees BTDC, at 2k-2.5k rpm with the blue temp sender disconnected!