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Old Jan 29, 2006, 09:03 PM
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You can benefit with any cam combo, but some don't justify the power for the price.
Old Jan 29, 2006, 10:25 PM
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no you really dont NEED them is it a half way decent idea......ya, i know when i do mine i'm putting on a set but thats just me.
Old Jan 29, 2006, 11:05 PM
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you dont need them , but they sure do look good
Old Jan 30, 2006, 06:44 AM
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If you get the Revolver cams, then you should get cam gears.

From what I've read abou those cams on EvoM, they are similar to the HKS 280s and would give you a very lumpy idle and have the possibilty of stalling; requiring the use of cam gears.

It's really a matter of preference nonetheless.
Old Jan 30, 2006, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by burningmoney97
you dont need them , but they sure do look good
They look good under the cover? Never heard of that one.
Old Jan 30, 2006, 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by sleet
They look good under the cover? Never heard of that one.
uhhh How about w/o the cover or with a clear cover duh...
Old Jan 30, 2006, 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by DCSilvrEvo
uhhh How about w/o the cover or with a clear cover duh...
I wouldn't run without a cover, that is just stupid.
Old Jan 30, 2006, 09:51 AM
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i heard the works cam makes good power and has a good idle and they made it so that a cam gear isnt needed
Old Jan 30, 2006, 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by 4-BNGR
You don't need no stinkin gears...
+1
Old Jan 30, 2006, 11:23 AM
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I think it will just come down to how much you really want out of your car and also how much you are willing to spend. When you are add hp to your car and getting it tuned it may be a good thing to have them. Spend 300 for 15-20hp, I think its worth it.
Old Jan 30, 2006, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by 6-speed
If you get the Revolver cams, then you should get cam gears.

From what I've read abou those cams on EvoM, they are similar to the HKS 280s and would give you a very lumpy idle and have the possibilty of stalling; requiring the use of cam gears.

It's really a matter of preference nonetheless.
Lumpy idle can be tuned out without cam gears
I have 272's and my car almost idles like stock
Old Jan 30, 2006, 11:37 AM
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I have the works cams 269/269 and I don't have cam gears as they said they aren't needed. I was wondering though has anyone used cam gears on the works cams? If so did you make any power? I would like to try it to see if it would make power but I don't want to be throwing my money away.
Old Jan 30, 2006, 07:24 PM
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The 'bigger' the cams, the more useful cam gears. For short duration cams (e.g. HKS 264s), the benefits will not be as profound.

Those who balk at cam gears don't know how to use them, period. Assuming that aftermarket cams are all optimally timed for all applications is like saying that one size shoe always fits. With big cams and a capable tuning device (and a good tuner), a coordinated change in cam timing can bring about significant power gains, quicken spool, etc.

Changes in cam timing is a tool for the skilled - like changing ignition timing.
Old Jan 30, 2006, 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Nez136
Lumpy idle can be tuned out without cam gears
I have 272's and my car almost idles like stock
+1 but tuning with gears make the idle even smoother.
Old Jan 30, 2006, 08:36 PM
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Tuning cams for idle characteristics completely misses the point of cams.



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