I am installing my cams and cam gears this weekend and have 2 quick questions. First, what is the recommended torque specs for the perimeter bolts on the adjustable cam gears? Second, which way do I rotate the cam to retard the timing? I plan on setting it up initially with the -4/-1 setting.

Thanks in advance!!!

 

ok...I figured out the advance/retard direction...now I just need torque specs for the cam gears

 

In the 8 manual, it's 65 ft-lbs

You'll realize that when you bust your stones trying to break them loose

 

depends on teh gears, as aem uses 5/16 bolts & fidenza uses 10/32 & hks uses ~6mm.

which cam gears do you have?

 

I have the Helix cam gears.

 

NO more than -4 - 1 on 272 Cams

 

I use Unorthodox cam gears and it was 65 ft-lbs.

 

I just need to know the torque specs for the 5 bolts on the cam gear, Not the center bolt. That one is 65 ft lbs.

 

Sorry i misunderstood the post. I just tighten them until them nice and firm since i use multiple settings based on driving condition...

 

So noone has an answer? Just tight?

 

I would not go too tight, they are not very strong bolts. I think my Fidanza's said 12-14 in/lbs.

~Zach

 

My bad - I misread the question too.
I just ordered some cam gears. I'll see if there is something in the paperwork about those bolts.

 

any other people??? Everyone just do it by feel or what?

 

what size are the screws for the helx cam gears? then look it up via google for torque specs for that size bolt.