What cams would you go with?

cossack · 20-07-2012, 04:33 PM

What cams do you guys recommend i go with. Seems to be a couple options.

I plan on installing the cams and the airbox hopefully at the same time. Followed by vac throttle bodies, and vac pulley kit. Also planned is the 3.91 gearing as well.

Someone please confirm info below to that of what you know. Below are the cam degree setup that I'm having a hard time narrowing down to.

1. 280/272 - Stock US?
2. 280/288 - CSL?
3. 304/296 - Schrick Option

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/BMW-...s-schrick.aspx

cossack · 22-07-2012, 04:05 AM

Are any of you running non csl cams, if so why. How has it affected your performance, and why did you get different cams.

shane@mbtech · 22-07-2012, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by cossack

Are any of you running non csl cams, if so why. How has it affected your performance, and why did you get different cams.

I know the 304 296 make no difference to pace with the higher lift, but some like to get them because they have the thickness to custom grind the cam for high power builds

No point going for Schrick CSL spec cams.

I will be going for higher power once my engine shits itself. Might be tomorrow, might be 3 yrs. Who knows. But it WILL be staying NA. I dont think SC would have longevity for track work.

shane@mbtech · 22-07-2012, 07:37 PM

Just seen its a normal M3, so CSL spec cams would be a worthwhile upgrade.

83SY · 22-07-2012, 07:54 PM

Correct if I'm wrong but throwing all this money on CSL bits and pieces, would it be cheaper to buy a CSL???

bryce · 22-07-2012, 07:56 PM

OP's in US and BMW saved them for the countries with twisties :D

83SY · 22-07-2012, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bryce

OP's in US and BMW saved them for the countries with twisties :D

I thought anything under 6 litre in the states and your a pussy!!!

shane@mbtech · 22-07-2012, 08:11 PM

not allowed in the US, not emissions approved.

bryce · 22-07-2012, 08:11 PM

and probably also considered a cheap run around

83SY · 22-07-2012, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by lawsy

not allowed in the US, not emissions approved.

So if you were a yank you couldn't even import one? Or would you pay massive import duty ?

20-07-2012, 04:33 PM	#1
cossack S3 - On the open road Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California - SF Posts: 90 Casino cash: $1237	What cams would you go with? What cams do you guys recommend i go with. Seems to be a couple options. I plan on installing the cams and the airbox hopefully at the same time. Followed by vac throttle bodies, and vac pulley kit. Also planned is the 3.91 gearing as well. Someone please confirm info below to that of what you know. Below are the cam degree setup that I'm having a hard time narrowing down to. 1. 280/272 - Stock US? 2. 280/288 - CSL? 3. 304/296 - Schrick Option http://www.turnermotorsport.com/BMW-...s-schrick.aspx Last edited by cossack; 22-07-2012 at 04:04 AM.

22-07-2012, 04:05 AM	#2
cossack S3 - On the open road Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: California - SF Posts: 90 Casino cash: $1237	Anyone? Are any of you running non csl cams Are any of you running non csl cams, if so why. How has it affected your performance, and why did you get different cams.

22-07-2012, 07:37 PM	#4
shane@mbtech CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: warrington Posts: 5,419 Casino cash: $19783	Just seen its a normal M3, so CSL spec cams would be a worthwhile upgrade.

22-07-2012, 07:54 PM	#5
83SY S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Somerset Posts: 1,577 Casino cash: $4530	Correct if I'm wrong but throwing all this money on CSL bits and pieces, would it be cheaper to buy a CSL???

22-07-2012, 07:56 PM	#6
bryce S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scotland (sw) Posts: 1,369 Casino cash: $2512	OP's in US and BMW saved them for the countries with twisties :D

22-07-2012, 08:11 PM	#8
shane@mbtech CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: warrington Posts: 5,419 Casino cash: $19783	not allowed in the US, not emissions approved.