Camshafts

[autograsser 0]

Is the 1.9 GTI camshaft the same as the 1.6 GTI camshaft i.e. can I run a 1.9 GTI camshaft in my standard 1.6 GTI?

 

Cheers

[Tom Fenton 1,542]

I've measured both, knob all difference between them.

[welshpug 1,657]

a 1.6 cam in a 1.9 makes them a bit slow and lethargic feeling, so that cock all must be enough!

Edited July 2, 2009 by welshpug

[mattbenselin 0]

CAMSHAFT SPECIFICATIONS:

 

Capacity: 1580cc

Lift: 11.5mm

Inlet opens: 8 degrees BTDC

Inlet closes: 42 degrees ABDC (duration 230 degrees)

Exhaust opens: 40.5 degrees BTDC

Exhaust closes: 2.5 degrees ATDC (duration 223 degrees)

 

Capacity: 1905cc

Lift: 9.7mm

Inlet opens: 11.5 degrees BTDC

Inlet closes: 43 degrees ABDC (duration 234.5 degrees)

Exhaust opens: 46 degrees BTDC

Exhaust closes: 2 degrees ATDC (duration 228 degrees)