n/a cam timing for the t5

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Post 674295 by theflyingbrick on 2013-12-26 22:37:18

ok so I know this subject has been done to death but.........is it really worth sourcing some n/a cams (again) and what would the timing be? ive got the cams out of mine as we needed the cam cover for my dads (long story) and im reluctant to just put the standard cams back in,its not everyday ill have the cover off ;) so n/a cams? or is there another worthy but similar priced pair I could use?

Post 674298 by merc85 on 2013-12-26 22:39:11

I think n/a cams are supposed to make the engine rev higher,

Post 674305 by theflyingbrick on 2013-12-26 22:42:35

hopefully seeing as im moving the rev limiter ;) don't suppose you know what the timing should be for these??

Post 674307 by merc85 on 2013-12-26 22:48:37

[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;674305]hopefully seeing as im moving the rev limiter ;) don't suppose you know what the timing should be for these??[/QUOTE] no lol

Post 674310 by bongodave on 2013-12-26 22:52:02

Are you on about high-lift cams? If so, pretty sue ECU will learn wider openingtimes and auto-adjust. Volvo seems to have its own rules tho lol

Post 674315 by p fandango on 2013-12-26 22:56:25

[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;674305]don't suppose you know what the timing should be for these??[/QUOTE] intake cam should be retarded by 4 degrees, exhaust cam should be advanced by 5 degrees

Post 674316 by bongodave on 2013-12-26 22:59:37

[QUOTE=p fandango;674315]intake cam should be retarded by 4 degrees, exhaust cam should be advanced by 5 degrees[/QUOTE] See! lol

Post 674319 by theflyingbrick on 2013-12-26 23:05:07

[QUOTE=bongodave;674316]See! lol[/QUOTE] lmao we don't need an ecu with duane on the scene ;) ok whos got some n/a cams laying about? the last set I bought never had the pulley wheels on so I was scared off lol

Post 674321 by p fandango on 2013-12-26 23:05:53

NA Intake:250dr duration 0.332 inch lift Exhaust:252,6dr duration 0.332 inch lift T5 Intake:242dr duration 0.312 inch lift Exhaust:243,5dr duration 0.312 inch lift

Post 674322 by bongodave on 2013-12-26 23:07:05

Scarily Aspergers! pmsl. Does Cov-lads proud!

Post 674326 by timbo on 2013-12-26 23:12:25

Bloke on "the other" forum breaking a 2.5 20 valve, worth an ask? http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=194815

Post 674328 by theflyingbrick on 2013-12-26 23:13:10

[QUOTE=bongodave;674322]Scarily Aspergers! pmsl. Does Cov-lads proud![/QUOTE] that he does mate,and hes a bloody nice bloke as well ;)

Post 674329 by p fandango on 2013-12-26 23:14:47

[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;674328]that he does mate,and hes a bloody nice bloke as well ;)[/QUOTE] are you sure, that weren't me lol

Post 674330 by bongodave on 2013-12-26 23:15:52

He's only a mile around corner so gonna go visit his rape-victim motor and have a chin-wag. Lucky local. :B_steerin

Post 674332 by p fandango on 2013-12-26 23:21:48

[QUOTE=bongodave;674330]He's only a mile around corner so gonna go visit his rape-victim motor and have a chin-wag. Lucky local. :B_steerin[/QUOTE] i'm back at work Monday, pop in when your about tho

Post 674333 by theflyingbrick on 2013-12-26 23:22:34

[QUOTE=timbo;674326]Bloke on "the other" forum breaking a 2.5 20 valve, worth an ask? http://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=194815[/QUOTE] cheers dude ive asked the question ;)

Post 674334 by bongodave on 2013-12-26 23:23:09

[QUOTE=p fandango;674332]i'm back at work Monday, pop in when your about tho[/QUOTE] You around tomoz geez?

Post 674336 by p fandango on 2013-12-26 23:27:03

[QUOTE=bongodave;674334]You around tomoz geez?[/QUOTE] you have PM

Post 674339 by theflyingbrick on 2013-12-26 23:32:51

bongo do me a favour,when hes not looking grab the projector headlights off the 850 and send them down my way ;)

Post 674341 by p fandango on 2013-12-26 23:35:04

[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;674339]bongo do me a favour,when hes not looking grab the projector headlights off the 850 and send them down my way ;)[/QUOTE] their'd probably suit yours better than BT as well

Post 674342 by bongodave on 2013-12-26 23:35:17

[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;674339]bongo do me a favour,when hes not looking grab the projector headlights off the 850 and send them down my way ;)[/QUOTE] Hahahahaha. Ok....ssshhhhhhh!!!!

Post 674346 by theflyingbrick on 2013-12-26 23:47:33

[QUOTE=p fandango;674341]their'd probably suit yours better than BT as well[/QUOTE] do you want my address then? obviously ill cover the cost of postage :funkybana

Post 674347 by p fandango on 2013-12-27 00:08:21

[QUOTE=theflyingbrick;674346]do you want my address then? obviously ill cover the cost of postage :funkybana[/QUOTE] well i am after money for some other stuff at the minute, & can't say i'm 100% convinced with them so they might be for sale. We'll see

Post 674348 by theflyingbrick on 2013-12-27 00:14:03

^^first dibs please,I also need money for other parts but if the price is right ;) otherwise ill tell everyone what you've been listening to on your I pod lol

Post 674365 by dant5r on 2013-12-27 07:25:44

[QUOTE=p fandango;674315]intake cam should be retarded by 4 degrees, exhaust cam should be advanced by 5 degrees[/QUOTE] I thought it was recommended 2 degrees on both cam shafts

Post 674366 by p fandango on 2013-12-27 07:37:21

[QUOTE=dant5r;674365]I thought it was recommended 2 degrees on both cam shafts[/QUOTE] i've not done it myself so just going by someone elses post/info

Post 674384 by JT on 2013-12-27 09:04:12

claymore pointed me to one of these, quite easy to use and you cant really get it wrong mine didn't come with instructions, so took a while to suss out, but it works. very usefull if you have to put the pulleys back on:) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Volvo-Cam-Camshaft-and-Crankshaft-Alignment-Timing-Locking-Tools-Kit-Set-UK-/251364535750?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_Printing_PrinterInkCatridges_JN&hash=item3a867e6dc6

Post 674455 by theflyingbrick on 2013-12-27 13:04:23

[QUOTE=JT;674384]claymore pointed me to one of these, quite easy to use and you cant really get it wrong mine didn't come with instructions, so took a while to suss out, but it works. very usefull if you have to put the pulleys back on:) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Volvo-Cam-Camshaft-and-Crankshaft-Alignment-Timing-Locking-Tools-Kit-Set-UK-/251364535750?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_Printing_PrinterInkCatridges_JN&hash=item3a867e6dc6[/QUOTE] thanks hopefully I get a set with the pulleys,if not ill get one of these

Post 674456 by theflyingbrick on 2013-12-27 13:06:01

[QUOTE=dant5r;674365]I thought it was recommended 2 degrees on both cam shafts[/QUOTE] I found a post saying intake retard 4 and exhaust advance 6.5......im gonna keep digging until I find a definitive answer ;)

Post 674457 by 960kg on 2013-12-27 13:06:38

Just to try and help?..... I copy most info and save so this may help also look at the pic. for Volvo`s own chart of Cam Lifts on T engines they are more than you would think!! You will have to use a conversion chart to compare the jargon! [B]Quote: I think these are the numbers for hydraulic lifter heads. T5 Intake:242 duration 7,95 lift Exhaust:243.5 duration 7,95 lift N/A Intake:250 duration 8,45mm lift Exhaust:252.6 duration 8,45mm lift Piper Intake: 248 duration 8,84mm lift Exhaust:248 duration 7,87mm lift As you can see, there is absolutely no point in spending £££ on Piper cams when the N/A cams give both a longer duration and higher lift. [/B] [B]Quote 2: Cam timing is recommended to be set at -3 degrees intake and -2 degrees exhaust for stock cars. For cars with downpipe, catback,and intake or FMIC, set the exhaust cam to -3 degree. For cars with N/A cams follow the above recommendations with the following changes; advance the exhaust cam 2 degrees and retard the intake cam 2 degrees. [/B] ........................................................

Post 678603 by jamesy12345 on 2014-01-08 16:59:00

A little more on that here http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/157221-cam-timing-questions-from-ards-site/

Post 678605 by oblark on 2014-01-08 17:03:37

From what I`ve read on that forum the normal setting for N/A cams is -2 intake and +2 exhaust

Post 678616 by jamesy12345 on 2014-01-08 17:30:15

[QUOTE=oblark;678605]From what I`ve read on that forum the normal setting for N/A cams is -2 intake and +2 exhaust[/QUOTE] The link I posted seems to saw add 2 to the standard values....I've never done it myself but I do have NA cams to go in mine

Post 678617 by oblark on 2014-01-08 17:36:35

[QUOTE=jamesy12345;678616]The link I posted seems to saw add 2 to the standard values....I've never done it myself but I do have NA cams to go in mine[/QUOTE] When I get round to fitting mine I`m going for 2 degrees on both cams :) http://volvospeed.com/vs_forum/topic/153406-na-cams-in-my-turbo-850/

Post 678662 by ajc106 on 2014-01-08 19:57:45

got one off these kits really good and usefull :funkybana

Post 678663 by ajc106 on 2014-01-08 19:58:49

[QUOTE=JT;674384]claymore pointed me to one of these, quite easy to use and you cant really get it wrong mine didn't come with instructions, so took a while to suss out, but it works. very usefull if you have to put the pulleys back on:) http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Volvo-Cam-Camshaft-and-Crankshaft-Alignment-Timing-Locking-Tools-Kit-Set-UK-/251364535750?pt=UK_CamerasPhoto_Printing_PrinterInkCatridges_JN&hash=item3a867e6dc6[/QUOTE] got one off these kits really usefull:funkybana

Post 782556 by Chaki on 2015-08-20 12:36:23

Hello, im wondering, is it possible that my NA cams are timed like stock (turbo) cams? I bought a car from my friend who upgraded turbo to NA cams and remaped car...but i just want to make sure they are good timed...