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May 22, 2008 | 04:29 PM

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That's more or less the long and short of it. The most desirable scenario is the one whereby when cams are installed straight up, they match what's on the cam card. Not because that necessarily gives the best results for the specific application, but because knowing the correct starting point is invaluable if one is going to make intelligent suggestions as to where to adjust the cam gears. And of course, if the cams are off spec, one can only guess what that is doing to the power curve.

Gotcha. Thanks

May 22, 2008 | 07:15 PM

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Awsome thread martin.wish cosworth was apart of this i just got the M3's

May 22, 2008 | 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Mellon

I just bought the Buschur BF 272's with springs/retainers etc... I wonder where they fall into this list.

I'm wondering that too. If you figure it out be sure to let us know! Before and after DLL pulls or whatever. Well, ok the HKS 280's aren't here either but the before and after with them would still be pretty interesting.

Gary

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May 22, 2008 | 10:55 PM

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the buschur cam is pretty close or the same as the jun 272...so guess you wont find out since neither was tested

May 22, 2008 | 11:34 PM

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ok So here is my situation AMS built motor GT3071 400whp with loss of tune and no meth, HKS 264 cams looking to upgrade, was going to go Jun 272's or GSC S2 or S3, i suppose for my purpose street fun purposes the S3's would be my best? as of now i have a top end monster but want more bottom end action smooth all the way to the top. advice?

May 23, 2008 | 12:35 AM

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or would the Tomei pro 280 be a good bet for me? for price wise on the tomei 280 vs GSC S3 which is a better bet?

May 23, 2008 | 02:12 AM

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or would the Tomei pro 280 be a good bet for me? for price wise on the tomei 280 vs GSC S3 which is a better bet?

I would personally go w/ the GSC S2's for your setup, for overall drivability and power. You wont be disappointed.

May 23, 2008 | 05:18 AM

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I'm surprised the HKS 272 did that well, I have to assume my HKS 280's are a little better and that isn't bad for one I've been spinning to 8500 on the stock springs and retainers.

IS THAT ALL STOCK HEAD?!?!?!

I wanna spin to 8500 too

May 23, 2008 | 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Mellon

I'm surprised the HKS 272 did that well, I have to assume my HKS 280's are a little better and that isn't bad for one I've been spinning to 8500 on the stock springs and retainers.

I just bought the Buschur BF 272's with springs/retainers etc... I wonder where they fall into this list.

Let's face it, Evo cams are like the latest spring fashion. I remember when everyone thought the HKS 280s were the shiznit, only to see them bashed anytime something new has come out. Hopefully this cam test will help put things into perspective.

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May 23, 2008 | 06:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Jesse@DogboxRacing

the buschur cam is pretty close or the same as the jun 272...so guess you wont find out since neither was tested

I've heard that rumor but haven't heard/read it from the horses mouth so I'm not repeating it.

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IS THAT ALL STOCK HEAD?!?!?!

I wanna spin to 8500 too

yes but I only do it in 4th gear to keep me from hitting the rev limiter and obviously I don't recommend everything I do to my own car for my customers. I experiment on my own car so my customers don't have to

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I still think the HKS 280's are a good cam if you're looking for something inexpensive that performs well on a stock head (no need for springs and retainers at least up to 8500rpm on my car)

May 23, 2008 | 07:18 AM

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what would the hks 280 map look like in comparison to the FP 4R? Those are the two I'm thinking about.

May 23, 2008 | 07:56 AM

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no hard data but you could look at the HKS 272 and imagine the HKS 280 being a bit better and go from there:

http://amsteam.net/files/8/Stock-vs-HKS272.jpg