What cam is this? Suggestions for replacement?

[Jarred]

and you thought divorce was nasty and expensive! hhahaha

as for big cams with phat idles, I'm in love!

[Preen59]

now thats a break up that cost more than a divorce

HAHAHA, solid.

That's not it. CHECK OUT THE ROD LENGTH!!

I'll post a link to the forum when i find it.

[Preen59]

Oh yeah turbo, some weird small to big setup. He was talking something like 7 or 8 atmospheres (100/120 PSI) boost wise. Crazy.

[Preen59]

You think about it though, it's achievable.

BMW did it in F1 back in the 80s using standard off the production line cast iron 318i blocks.

1500 horsepower in qualifying trim pumping around 8 atmospheres.

They used to early entry the corners to make the straights longer because they got more benefit from the extra straight line speed than carrying corner speed! Black smoke plooming out the back of them.

Oh, and get this... 1.5 litre, 30mm stroke!

[Jarred]

F1 engine's are a whole nother topic! they are just insane, simply put.

Mind you, I've never like F1. Too much technology, and not enough actual talent.

I much prefer super saloons or pro street stuff. Mind you. I barely watch motorsport anymore. But I'll shut up now, because this is way off topic!

[Peter Jones]

Didn't know there was a 8v crossflow head. I'm beginning to plan a trip to the US early next year, I might have to pack light.

Keep the ideas coming, It's been a long while since I last built any motors and this is a great refresher. My motor experience is with aircooled stuff to so the watercooled specs are great knowledge to gain.

I've never really played with turbos, and I'm comfortable programming and setting up EFI or any other electronic system. (Designed and built my own efi computer at tafe). but somehow the idea of big sidedrafts and a silly cam is what appeals at the moment. I deal with complex electronic systems all day long, there's a lot to be said for the sheer simplicity of a big carby.An 8v would be a lot simpler to fit in the engine bay too.

Plenty of time for research and chin wagging.

Pete

[twin eng, twin turbs]

I cant beleive that pick of the 16vt block split in half! Thats unreal, sure says something for the quality of the other components used in the engine build up that it didnt break a conrod first and throw it through the side of the block! Ive seen some massive hp turbo 16v's and not just vw's using nitrous to bring the engine into boost quickly and eliminate the turbo lag associated with big turbos even though they are roller bearing units. I can remember brian at gti imports having some 8v cross flow heads from the states, he might be worth a try peter. But a better bet is ebay motors usa for the head, check this out, Item number: 370044397810. Its a 2l 8v cross flow head fully reco'd! Or a standard used one Item number: 320244682519. You can find heaps of goodies on ebay motors usa!

[Golf Loon]

That is an awesome pic. Imagine the bang that made letting go!!

I`d love to see an ABA crossflow motor in Oz.

I`d also like to see you get a head into your suitcase Pete!

I reckon a specialised junk yard in the US could surface mail you a head in 6 weeks for under $100.

[99gti]

Holy crap batman! That's my new wall paper - how cool is that!

[abreut]

I saw that split 16vt doing the rounds on vortex a while ago. Looking at it again, and being in the process of fabricating a short runner intake manifold myself, I can't believe how crap that intake manifold is. And the IC pipes have some horrible bends in them. Goes to show though whats achievable on what looks like only 2" IC pipes! Puts things in perspective. Mind you you can just see the exhaust manifold - spaghetti city.