ernie knows his stuff ,and i think i like that rule ,4 Cs

basic rule, the bigger the cam, add more compression,due to cam overlap.but don't go overboard. i have used up to 11;1 comp on pump fuel with no problems.but tuning plays a big part.cheers

You can only advance ignition so far.. After that it becomes a grenade waiting to happen.

Go the 4 C's, capacity, compression, cam and carbs, more of all of them!

you will gain some power with more compression jes but only to a certain point i prefer to keep the comp ratio as standard as possable then gain more on advancing the timing.sounds far fetched i know but it works for me and is much safer really it works especially if you gonna do some other mods also.thanx for the advise i will go an look for those cam names you mentioned

wtf ?

my understanding was that more comp ,means more power ,and changing the timing a little wont drop power ,i doubt you would even change the timing much if any at all

as MHdat has said go for a gx head if you can find one and a set of hitachi carbs ,or if you cant find the head then go for a h89



and would a cam that works well in an A14 work just as good in an A15 ??

and i dont care about it being hard to drive ,its gotta go good first

ime not new btw i just never used to write enything and jes ime in south africa port elizabeth my brother is in joburg so he can arrange transport from there.i thought of the gx head but that will only push up the compression wich will mean retar on the timing that will lose power so ime gonna port the std head and get only the springs of the gx.i think ime gona go for a 276 but if enyone got eny better ideas let me know

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What's the specs on your motor? To chase down 1.8i R-lines your gonna need quite a bit of work done to a stock A14? I'd suggest you get hold of a good condition A12 GX head, do a nice port and flow job on it. Run the twin Hitachi's from the A12 with a 268 cam. The combination works very well and won't hamper daily driving.
We made good power with that combination. But as I said, you'll need quite abit more to chase down those R-lines.

hey take it easy on him hes a foreigner man. whats his name, you are in south africa by the sounds of your dutchman username lol. let us know where in south africa you are and i may be able too give you a number for a mate of mine, there in joburg
groete

jes plz recomend me what cam i should go for.i got an 36dcd on.50m lectronic next is the .plz eny .i . r lines and lifes vwS.who needs mp9 webers tuned to perfection be ear

Nice work,

3/4 Race cam for the win....

I too could help but have to agree with Clyons advise.
Your location in your details would also help any response.