Camshafts for dummies + 8V application guide

[davemoore]

So what cam if I just want my 2.0 slow to be less slow and am prepared to pay for an exhaust (what size?) a cam, head mods including bigger valves (where to get the head from?) and a chip (which?).

[tinto]

Wow, info this good does not get old.
I learned quite a bit - thank you.

Yes, I know it's a massive thread bump but a sticky would be worth it here

[hahne]

Sorry to bring up and old thread. I read thru a workshop manual today and found some specification at 1mm lift for mk3 camshafts:

AAM,ANN engine, camshaft 026109101M
inlet open 4 ATDC, inlet close 26 ABDC, exhaust open 24 BBDC, exhaust close 2 BTDC

ABS,ADZ,ANP engine, camshaft 026109101Q
inlet open 5 ATDC, inlet close 41 ABDC, exhaust open 37 BBDC, exhaust close 1 BTDC

2E engine camshaft 026109101A
inlet open 3 ATDC, inlet close 44 ABDC, exhaust open 37 BBDC, exhaust close 4 ATDC


ADY engine camshaft 037109101B
inlet open 3 ATDC, inlet close 44 ABDC, exhaust open 37 BBDC, exhaust close 4 ATDC


AGG engine camshaft 050109101A
inlet open 1 ATDC, inlet close 37 ABDC, exhaust open 41 BBDC, exhaust close 5 BTDC