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I'm sure I will get varying responses but hoping to get first hand help from the few who may have the setup.
I currently have Schrick 272/272 cams with Evoms intake and stock flapper modded exhaust (GIAC software not that it matters for now)
First- I will offer my opinion since I have the cams and it may help someone down the line who may be considering them (Keep in mind, this is only my opinion, based subjectively on my personal observations only, I do not have dyno results or any other method to objectively back up any of my statements)
While I have heard that these cams lose a bit in the lower/mid range (trade off for the high end gains), I personally haven't noticed any significant loss from stock that would make a real difference in everyday driving where you would spend a majority of the time in the lower power band. On the other hand, the cams seriously come alive at the higher end (6k RPM and up) and absolutely scream. I mean these cams pull HARD as far up the tach as you are willing to take them
That said, While I do like how the cams really come alive up high in the RPM range, the noticeable difference in power delivery is not practical since it's not where I typically would be driving around at on a regular basis obviously. Again, no noticeable loss from stock in the lower/mid range, but for me, a good compromise would be something in the middle.
The other part of my opinion is also subjective, but this time has more to do with aesthetics, mainly the sound. I really feel that the 272's flatten out the R gurgle/growl/rookie whatever you want to call it. they almost give it a smoother, more refined tone, and while that may appeal to some, a big part of what makes the R32 to me is that sound aspect. I'm not saying the 272's sound bad by any means, like I said, the rumble is still there but not as "raw" if you will. Now as far as the 6K RPM+ pulls, it absolutely screams, and sounds amazing.
Now here is my dilema. I picked up a set of TT 264/260 cams that I planned to put in, mainly for the 2 reasons I mentioned- more noticeable power in the everyday usable RPM range, and regain the rawness of the R rumble with the split duration cams.
That was the plan until I decided to pick up a VF stage 2 kit. The question now is
1. does FI change things in that I may actually benefit from keeping the 272's and improve my low end/mid range power where the differences between 272 or 264/260 cams become insignificant. ( ie: does FI even out the playing field as far as power numbers produced by either cam)
2. I've heard that FI will help regain some of the rawness of the R exhaust note with the 272's? In that case I wouldn't have to put in the TT cams, but if anyone can confirm that power is about the same but sound is different, i will put in the TT's
Soon to be s/c'd
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I currently have Schrick 272/272 cams with Evoms intake and stock flapper modded exhaust (GIAC software not that it matters for now)
First- I will offer my opinion since I have the cams and it may help someone down the line who may be considering them (Keep in mind, this is only my opinion, based subjectively on my personal observations only, I do not have dyno results or any other method to objectively back up any of my statements)
While I have heard that these cams lose a bit in the lower/mid range (trade off for the high end gains), I personally haven't noticed any significant loss from stock that would make a real difference in everyday driving where you would spend a majority of the time in the lower power band. On the other hand, the cams seriously come alive at the higher end (6k RPM and up) and absolutely scream. I mean these cams pull HARD as far up the tach as you are willing to take them
That said, While I do like how the cams really come alive up high in the RPM range, the noticeable difference in power delivery is not practical since it's not where I typically would be driving around at on a regular basis obviously. Again, no noticeable loss from stock in the lower/mid range, but for me, a good compromise would be something in the middle.
The other part of my opinion is also subjective, but this time has more to do with aesthetics, mainly the sound. I really feel that the 272's flatten out the R gurgle/growl/rookie whatever you want to call it. they almost give it a smoother, more refined tone, and while that may appeal to some, a big part of what makes the R32 to me is that sound aspect. I'm not saying the 272's sound bad by any means, like I said, the rumble is still there but not as "raw" if you will. Now as far as the 6K RPM+ pulls, it absolutely screams, and sounds amazing.
Now here is my dilema. I picked up a set of TT 264/260 cams that I planned to put in, mainly for the 2 reasons I mentioned- more noticeable power in the everyday usable RPM range, and regain the rawness of the R rumble with the split duration cams.
That was the plan until I decided to pick up a VF stage 2 kit. The question now is
1. does FI change things in that I may actually benefit from keeping the 272's and improve my low end/mid range power where the differences between 272 or 264/260 cams become insignificant. ( ie: does FI even out the playing field as far as power numbers produced by either cam)
2. I've heard that FI will help regain some of the rawness of the R exhaust note with the 272's? In that case I wouldn't have to put in the TT cams, but if anyone can confirm that power is about the same but sound is different, i will put in the TT's
Soon to be s/c'd
