SPS Motorsports Cams
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SPS Motorsports Cams
I was doing my usual window shopping and came across these cams. At about $500 shipped these seem like a pretty good deal. And from what I can tell SPS motorsports makes good parts so i'm confident that these will work, but the question is if they will make power.
These are the specs.
I have a mild engine build, NA8 head with new HLAs, VS885 springs, but no port work, 84mm pistons with 9.5:1 compression. I plan on keeping the car N/A for the next 1-2 racing seasons, so having a bit of extra kick for that time would be nice, especially if it makes power up to redline instead of falling off at 6500rpm like the stock cams do. Would these make enough power to be worth the $500 or would other parts get me more hp per $?
These are the specs.
I have a mild engine build, NA8 head with new HLAs, VS885 springs, but no port work, 84mm pistons with 9.5:1 compression. I plan on keeping the car N/A for the next 1-2 racing seasons, so having a bit of extra kick for that time would be nice, especially if it makes power up to redline instead of falling off at 6500rpm like the stock cams do. Would these make enough power to be worth the $500 or would other parts get me more hp per $?
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They will make a few more hp and move the powerband up slightly. It will likely lose a little power below 3500 rpm but that's not where race cars need it. $500 for both cams is a good number.
I would spend on a turbo first, but if that's a couple of years off then I would consider the cams.
I would spend on a turbo first, but if that's a couple of years off then I would consider the cams.
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Probably makes more sense to look for a domestic shop ?
Those 500$ are without vat and import taxes I'd assume or can you import stuff in the US for free ?
*edit* Oh I see, the new budget stage 1 option are reground oem cams.
http://www.catcams.co.uk/acatalog/3700619.pdf
These were the previous stage 1 naturally aspirated cams, got them installed by SPS in 2018.
Those 500$ are without vat and import taxes I'd assume or can you import stuff in the US for free ?
*edit* Oh I see, the new budget stage 1 option are reground oem cams.
http://www.catcams.co.uk/acatalog/3700619.pdf
These were the previous stage 1 naturally aspirated cams, got them installed by SPS in 2018.
#4
Probably makes more sense to look for a domestic shop ?
Those 500$ are without vat and import taxes I'd assume or can you import stuff in the US for free ?
*edit* Oh I see, the new budget stage 1 option are reground oem cams.
http://www.catcams.co.uk/acatalog/3700619.pdf
These were the previous stage 1 naturally aspirated cams, got them installed by SPS in 2018.
Those 500$ are without vat and import taxes I'd assume or can you import stuff in the US for free ?
*edit* Oh I see, the new budget stage 1 option are reground oem cams.
http://www.catcams.co.uk/acatalog/3700619.pdf
These were the previous stage 1 naturally aspirated cams, got them installed by SPS in 2018.
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They will make a few more hp and move the powerband up slightly. It will likely lose a little power below 3500 rpm but that's not where race cars need it. $500 for both cams is a good number.
I would spend on a turbo first, but if that's a couple of years off then I would consider the cams.
I would spend on a turbo first, but if that's a couple of years off then I would consider the cams.
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Florida track guy here. I run a modified (custom width, custom inlet and outlet diameter) triple pass stock car radiator, an oil cooler with large hoses and dedicated ducting, and I completely sealed the bumper mouth to the radiator. It has hood vents and an undertray past the steering rack.
I'm using the GTX2867R (1st gen). At 20psi it makes 325whp. Stock torsen diff but using the KPower BMW 6 speed swap kit and ZF trans from a 530i. Love the trans immensely.
With a higher kpa MAP sensor and bigger injectors I could increase the boost if I wanted now. The sky's the limit with this trans. I'm using European 3.63 gears in the diff, which is good for just over 150mph on a 7200 redline. It's fast enough for me.
It requires a lot of braking capacity and ducting to keep up with the additional power and speed. 10.75 Wilwood rotors and ducts are a must. There are several good calipers and kits available now.
Good luck.
I'm using the GTX2867R (1st gen). At 20psi it makes 325whp. Stock torsen diff but using the KPower BMW 6 speed swap kit and ZF trans from a 530i. Love the trans immensely.
With a higher kpa MAP sensor and bigger injectors I could increase the boost if I wanted now. The sky's the limit with this trans. I'm using European 3.63 gears in the diff, which is good for just over 150mph on a 7200 redline. It's fast enough for me.
It requires a lot of braking capacity and ducting to keep up with the additional power and speed. 10.75 Wilwood rotors and ducts are a must. There are several good calipers and kits available now.
Good luck.
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Florida track guy here. I run a modified (custom width, custom inlet and outlet diameter) triple pass stock car radiator, an oil cooler with large hoses and dedicated ducting, and I completely sealed the bumper mouth to the radiator. It has hood vents and an undertray past the steering rack.
I'm using the GTX2867R (1st gen). At 20psi it makes 325whp. Stock torsen diff but using the KPower BMW 6 speed swap kit and ZF trans from a 530i. Love the trans immensely.
With a higher kpa MAP sensor and bigger injectors I could increase the boost if I wanted now. The sky's the limit with this trans. I'm using European 3.63 gears in the diff, which is good for just over 150mph on a 7200 redline. It's fast enough for me.
It requires a lot of braking capacity and ducting to keep up with the additional power and speed. 10.75 Wilwood rotors and ducts are a must. There are several good calipers and kits available now.
Good luck.
I'm using the GTX2867R (1st gen). At 20psi it makes 325whp. Stock torsen diff but using the KPower BMW 6 speed swap kit and ZF trans from a 530i. Love the trans immensely.
With a higher kpa MAP sensor and bigger injectors I could increase the boost if I wanted now. The sky's the limit with this trans. I'm using European 3.63 gears in the diff, which is good for just over 150mph on a 7200 redline. It's fast enough for me.
It requires a lot of braking capacity and ducting to keep up with the additional power and speed. 10.75 Wilwood rotors and ducts are a must. There are several good calipers and kits available now.
Good luck.
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