does the m42 engine have adjustable cams?

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brettcella
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Post Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:24 pm

Is it true or possible to adjust the cams on the 318is engine? I heard rumors that it had adjustable cams??
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Post Sun Mar 10, 2013 8:53 pm

It does but I havent hear of anybody finding big power gains by adjusting them

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Post Sun Mar 10, 2013 9:04 pm

yeah? thanks though! apart from a chip what is the best way of getting more power out of this motor?
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Post Mon Mar 11, 2013 8:45 am

A rolling road remap with everthing else in top condition might make close to 150bhp
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Post Mon Mar 11, 2013 9:52 am

inlet cam can be adjusted 5 degrees, you are just moving the powerband, whether you want more low down torque or higher
M40 rightness if you can get to 6000rpm noone can hear your tappets
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