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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 02:46 PM
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Cams with or with cam gears

I am looking to pick up a set of cams, my build is basic and a DD

I have been seeing that a lot of cams do need cam gears to dial them in for the tune.

I am looking to a set of "drop in" cams that do not need gears.

Has anyone had any issues tuning the S2 cams with no cam gears?

vs the BC 272's that I read need cam gears to dial in.

Just looking for some advice.

been reading but dont find as much on the gears as I do the cams.
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 02:57 PM
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I have the S2's with stock cam gears and they seem just fine....
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 03:41 PM
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get the adj pulleys and dial in the cams as per specs
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by todd6027
get the adj pulleys and dial in the cams as per specs
what specs? where do you find them?

I have S2 with stock cam gears, seem to work fine, but I friend is always telling me to get cam gears to get full potential of the cams
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 04:31 PM
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If you have no intention of messing with cam timing, don't bother getting adjustable gears. You don't need to degree in your cams. That's what the dowel pin in the cams is there for.
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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There is absolutely no reason to run the cam gears.
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 05:40 PM
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I have Kelford 272 and stock gears
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 10:36 PM
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you don't need cam gears idc what anyone says you dont
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Old Mar 6, 2012 | 10:45 PM
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I have Kelford 272s no cam gears. I wish I would of gotten the GSC S2's/S3's though
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 05:25 AM
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Originally Posted by TwistedEvo8
I am looking to pick up a set of cams, my build is basic and a DD

I have been seeing that a lot of cams do need cam gears to dial them in for the tune.

I am looking to a set of "drop in" cams that do not need gears.

Has anyone had any issues tuning the S2 cams with no cam gears?

vs the BC 272's that I read need cam gears to dial in.

Just looking for some advice.

been reading but dont find as much on the gears as I do the cams.
S2's works perfect with stock gears.
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 05:49 AM
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Stock gear work fine. I have installed Kelfords, m2's, and S2's no gears.

You can change stuff with cam gears, but if it's a daily, don't bother unless you like the looks. Doubt your tuner will sit there and adjust your cam gears for you.
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 07:02 AM
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to get the best from the cams and to make certain they are timed correctly you need the adj pulleys no ifs/no buts
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by audiofan
what specs? where do you find them?

I have S2 with stock cam gears, seem to work fine, but I friend is always telling me to get cam gears to get full potential of the cams
hes absolutely correct the specs or cam card should have came with the cams or below

http://www.power-division.com/produc...cat=285&page=1
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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 07:27 AM
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Agreed cam gears not really needed just a potential hazard imo .
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Old Mar 12, 2012 | 05:10 AM
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Originally Posted by projektevo9
Agreed cam gears not really needed just a potential hazard imo .
so you just bang em in there and hope for the best
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