Saloon car spec cam

Futura01 · 21-08-2006, 03:45 PM

Does anybody have any details on tasco spec crow cam that they use in the au motors?
Has anybody tried one of these cams and are the street suitable??

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**Stav** · 21-08-2006, 03:47 PM

I know the part number exactly.I also read that these guys took some of their saloon cars down the 1/4 mile and only got 15's.

Futura01 · 21-08-2006, 03:52 PM

yeah thats what i've herd as well !! but the funny thing is that these motor's are so well balanced it's not funny and put out around the 150rwkw mark i think!!!
The reason why i am interested is that these cams may be suitable for a pretty much stock head with good springs???

**Stav** · 21-08-2006, 04:20 PM

Thses guys claim more than 150rwkws but thats with a manual box.The cams and head mods are restricted by rules.

stiddy · 21-08-2006, 05:56 PM

Umm.. alot make closer to 170rwkw.. and the car being as light as they alot run into the 13's.
Ive looked into getting one of these motors before, as much as they are restricted they cost around $4500 to build and go very hard.
Not sure on the cam specs, but they like revs.. 6500-7000rpm kind of revs.
Last time I spoke to a saloon car engine builder he didnt recommend it for street use..

**Stav** · 21-08-2006, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by stiddy

Umm.. alot make closer to 170rwkw.. and the car being as light as they alot run into the 13's.
Ive looked into getting one of these motors before, as much as they are restricted they cost around $4500 to build and go very hard.
Not sure on the cam specs, but they like revs.. 6500-7000rpm kind of revs.
Last time I spoke to a saloon car engine builder he didnt recommend it for street use..

I dont know man.I am sure that I read one of their threads saying they only ran15's

stiddy · 21-08-2006, 09:44 PM

I have a Saloon car racer/ engine builder on my msn, he's the one that gave me that info.

sleeper · 22-08-2006, 11:21 AM

i think they are only getting 15s quarters because of gearing and stiff suspension setting , wheelspin maybe ??? :eclipsee_

stiddy · 22-08-2006, 11:26 AM

lol or they are just not running 15s?

Think about it logically, they are a stripped out falcon, putting 60rwkw more over standard, with loads of torque, race suspension, slicks, and guys that can drive.. If it only ran 15's which isnt much faster than stock, you would roll and burn the thing.

Futura01 · 22-08-2006, 11:41 AM

hahaha yeah well i know after spending 4.5k on the engine i would

stiddy · 22-08-2006, 11:58 AM

Futura, if you want I can give you the email address of the race car driver/ engine builder I talk to, and you can talk to him. See what he says and go from there?

Im at work at the moment, but i'll PM it to you tonight when I get home.

Futura01 · 22-08-2006, 01:48 PM

Yeah , that would be great stiddy !!!
thanks, i am just tossing up at the moment which cam to get and well at the moment it seems like the dev3 hl is the only real performer ???

Gunns · 22-08-2006, 01:58 PM

The cam is not far off a wade 1004 110lsa. Remember they are running full after market ecu's. The car I was involved with pulled 172rwkw at 5000rpm in 4th.

nat_daly · 22-08-2006, 02:10 PM

futura,
you should also look into surecam, as he has moved to sydney.. Stiddy should be able to help you with that aswell if he is in a good mood.
,Nathan

Futura01 · 22-08-2006, 02:25 PM

Thanks guys,
Yeah i might look into the sure cam as well, i would prefer sydney based suppliers only because the after sales service might be better as well since i live here

**Stav** · 22-08-2006, 03:57 PM

I didnt read much the first few posts but in off season they ran a 15.1

http://www.tascco.com.au/phpBB2/view...highlight=mile

I think these are the same powered commies.I cant see the au's doing much better.

stiddy · 22-08-2006, 04:32 PM

Stav you worry me sometimes.. You cant honestly sit there and believe all Saloon cars only run 15's?

Some on that thread run mid 14's and they were also saying 13's wouldnt be out of the question in 'better' conditions.. ie sticky track.

xr8ute · 22-08-2006, 04:54 PM

Im with you Stiddy.

What did you eat for lunch Stav? It messing with your head...LOL

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This comment below about AU's not being much better than a 50-year old Buick V6 powered turdmobile

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Originally Posted by useless

I think these are the same powered commies.I cant see the au's doing much better.

Will the real Stav please stand up

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**Stav** · 26-08-2006, 08:50 AM

Did you guys ever think that they target top end power only and that while this is good for saloon car racing that it does not focus on low to midrange response?

stiddy · 26-08-2006, 12:05 PM

They need the power/response all through the rev range?
They are race cars on a race track!!! not dyno queens..

What good is a track car with all top end peak power with nothing through the rev range?
AND IF it was all peaky/top end power they would be faster again on the 1/4 mile!
I dont know about you, but my car doesnt drop below 4000rpm on the drag strip.. while on a track it sometimes drops down to 2500rpm..

**Stav** · 26-08-2006, 06:07 PM

A car that needs to be revved hard for a circuit race wont have the same power requirements as a drag car.

xr8ute · 26-08-2006, 06:26 PM

Yeah, a circuit racer would need (or at least benefit) from a much wider power band than a drag racer.

**Stav** · 26-08-2006, 06:49 PM

Ok me bees quiets now.

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