Results 1 to 6 of 6

Thread: how to identify cams?

Hybrid View

  1. #1

    how to identify cams?

    how do I identify a cam? I have several cams that came off of several different 8v heads. Each one has different numbers on them. And each cam seems to have a different grind. How do I determine which is which?

  2. #2
    Buy my stuff!!!!!!!!!!! :O) Turbo Mopar Vendor turbovanmanČ's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Abbotsford, BC
    Posts
    44,167

    Re: how to identify cams?

    You have to take them to a machine shop, or cam grinder, who has a cam doctor, then they can measure the cams. You can narrow it down if there turbo or not by looking at the non gear end, they sometimes stamp them with a "T" or "Turbo"
    1989 FWD Turbo Caravan-2.5 TIII, GT35R, auto, a/c, cruise, pwr windows/locks, fully loaded with interior and ran with full exhaust. RETIRED FOR A FEW YEARS! 12.57@104 :O)
    1984 Chev Getaway van, 6.2 Diesel with a remote mounted turbo setup burning WMO-For sale.
    2003 GSW 2.0L TDI, auto, fully loaded, modified, 360K-wife's.
    2004 GSW TDI, 5 speed, fully loaded, modified.

    Aurora ignition wires for sale. Link to info

    Super60 roller cams or custom/billet cams. Link to info

  3. #3

    Re: how to identify cams?

    The cam I put on my head seemed to have a higher lift and a longer duration then the other cams I have.... I hope its a turbo cam.... how many different 8v turbo cams did they make?

  4. #4
    turbo addict Turbo Mopar Contributor Dave's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Canton, Ohio
    Posts
    3,305

    Re: how to identify cams?

    Quote Originally Posted by JuXsA
    The cam I put on my head seemed to have a higher lift and a longer duration then the other cams I have.... I hope its a turbo cam.... how many different 8v turbo cams did they make?
    Well then that sir would be a TBI cam. They have higher lifts and more duration.

    TBI's don't have any overlap, right? Or am I mistaken here?

  5. #5
    See me ride out of the sunset... Turbo Mopar Staff BadAssPerformance's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Chicagoland!
    Posts
    27,688

    JT
    SDAC Director
    SDAC-Chicago President
    JOIN SDAC and your local Chapter TODAY! - SUPPORT the CLUB that supports YOUR HOBBY!
    87 Shelby Z - 10.50@141.66mph
    87 CSX #751 Clone - 12.88@102.88mph

    www.badassperformance.com
    Check out Turbo-Mopar Times!
    Submit your 1/4 mile times HERE!!

    Support SDAC! Join Today!
    "I'm not some pro athlete with a bajillion dollars, I'm just an every man"
    Note: The information and any images provided in this post are not for distribution outside this forum without the author's permission.

  6. #6
    Basic Vendor (MSD, Hawk, etc) Turbo Mopar Contributor rbryant's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2005
    Location
    Phoenix, AZ
    Posts
    3,493

    Re: how to identify cams?

    The 88 and 89 TBI cam lobes are visably different. The 88 has a much wider point on the lobe.

    This doesn't help much but it is nice to know if you have a few cams laying around and forget which is which.

    -Rich

Similar Threads

  1. What cams to use?
    By dds78910 in forum 2.2L/2.5L 16V Hybrid conversions
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 06-18-2008, 09:39 PM
  2. Engine 88 tbi cams
    By turbovanpilot in forum Parts For Sale
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 04-08-2008, 11:18 AM
  3. Delta Cams
    By WOP'R in forum 16v Factory Engines
    Replies: 18
    Last Post: 12-30-2007, 07:07 PM
  4. FWDP cams
    By JuXsA in forum Engine - Block, Piston, Heads, Intakes
    Replies: 23
    Last Post: 01-05-2007, 12:51 AM

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •