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[D1k1m4y]

is the mg metro turbo camshaft the same as a standard mg metro cam?

[D1k1m4y]

bumpy bump

[Turbo Nick]

no, it's the same as a bog standard 1275 non MG metro camshaft

the nat asp MG cam is a good upgrade

Edited by bud666, 08 February 2010 - 09:23 PM.

[D1k1m4y]

you 100% on that one? because ive just bought one for my 998 for 4.60

[MarkGTT]

As bud666 says - they are not the same.. the MG cam can be used as an upgrade on a turbo motor

[bmcecosse]

It may not even be as good as your 998 cam - some 1275s have very soft cams! The MG metro cam is the one you want - that one will make a nice ornament........

[mini13]

850 cam is 230in/230ex deg duration

998's are 230/240 deg duration

cooper S was 240/252 duration

997 cooper was 252/252 dur

MG metro was 252/268 dur

everything else (inc turbo) was 230/252.

[minimender]

850 cam is 230in/230ex deg duration

998's are 230/240 deg duration

cooper S was 240/252 duration

997 cooper was 252/252 dur

MG metro was 252/268 dur

everything else (inc turbo) was 230/252.

Think you will find that each cam was designed especially for a specific engine and not just straight out of the parts bin for whatever engine. e.g. 'S' cam prob useless in a 998 and not a go faster item.
The turbo engine was just a blown 1275 with a few strengthening mods, no need for hot cams when the air is forced in anyway, I believe my mate bought an avonbar cam for his which was designed for turbo engines, didn't make a lot of difference it still blew the head gasket every week. lol

[MarkGTT]

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no need for hot cams when the air is forced in anyway[/quote]

right .. depends how much power / what torque curve you want etc.. pick up a copy of this months mini mag to see why!

[bmcecosse]

Low power 1275 engines had 230/230 cams - with only 0.235" lift at the cam! Which is why a 998 cam 230/240 and 0.250" lift can make a (slight) improvement!

[mini13]

I think you'll find than BL loved to raid the parts bin wherever possible....

the avonbar cam should have made a fair difference to your mates motor, it's not the prefered turbo cam of the no1 A series turbo forum for no reason....

also the head gasket should not have been blowing every week, most people run a std BK450 with no issues, that includes engines poking out over 200hp.

850 cam is 230in/230ex deg duration

998's are 230/240 deg duration

cooper S was 240/252 duration

997 cooper was 252/252 dur

MG metro was 252/268 dur

everything else (inc turbo) was 230/252.

Think you will find that each cam was designed especially for a specific engine and not just straight out of the parts bin for whatever engine. e.g. 'S' cam prob useless in a 998 and not a go faster item.
The turbo engine was just a blown 1275 with a few strengthening mods, no need for hot cams when the air is forced in anyway, I believe my mate bought an avonbar cam for his which was designed for turbo engines, didn't make a lot of difference it still blew the head gasket every week. lol