VW BUG | Selecting a Camshaft? | Factors to Consider | JW Classic VW

JW Classic VW brings you an overview of what factors come into play with selecting a camshaft for your VW project.
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[@smokepeddler]

Application? How big is your budget? How much power do you need? Where do you want to make the power in the curve? Questions that we need to ask ourselves when figuring out a build.

[@JWClassicVW]

Good questions 4 sure!

[@OwhyeeVdub]

92 x 76 with a W125 😮

[@GoodOldMike]

Nice job on the video Jason. Very informative and clearly presented!

[@JWClassicVW]

Thanx Mike... can't wait for my new AV equipment to get here... I'll be doing the 2165 with all my new gear!!

[@ronaldwaller3997]

I’m using a scat c35. Works great with 87mm. Dual lardons

[@busman5429]

CB built the crazy big bore motor that in our Nascar Herbie yes with Large Dellroto's all the good stuff fun to drive. We purchased the car from a guy in town that had CB built the motor over ten years ago, have an excel list of all parts that went into it manual on the Dellroto carbs..

[@JWClassicVW]

Very cool Dan, CB is the best around... no doubt in that

[@Odiniron]

Well my 1835cc has a Ericson racing cam 284 duration x .467 lift. With 1.1 rocker that 513 lift. Running a nice set of AA501 heads 40x35.5 vavle 48cc chambers match ported intake it runs great it wants to cruse at 75mph @3200rpm. Other people might say thats to much cam and I should have stuck with stock vavle. But it runs so good

[@edwardmcmillenjr8443]

My budget 1641 with a eagle 110 cam was fun on the street.always had power off idle to 5000 rpm.everybody that had over cammed vw 's had to constantly rev there motor to get into there powerband..your video was great..👌🤙😎

[@JWClassicVW]

Yes you got it Edward, gotta have that combo right!

[@terryfleming7084]

Nice video. Very informative.

[@JWClassicVW]

Thanx Terry!! Glad you liked it.

[@charlesmartin7347]

Great video I'm building a 1800 with CB performance panchito head's and the Engle cheater cam and Kadrons carbs I'm new to jetting and venturi so these carbs are my training wheels until I get experience and more cash . Then I'll join the big dogs Weber carbs . And possibly a bigger engine the whole 9. As always blessings and more blessings to you and your family and Goose.✌️🙏😃

[@JWClassicVW]

That sounds like a great engine and I'm sure your going to love the power!

[@bluecarlos65]

Thank you I really enjoy your show and all your information I amChuck from Chicago and I have a 1964 ragtop with 1834 done by Primo battleship )1835)

[@JWClassicVW]

Thanks so much for the support brother!

[@masbeetleboy]

Your cam choice would depend on a lot of factors. From motor size, to head work, valve size and compression ratio, to what type of VW you are driving. The cheater cam from CB performance is a great choice for a smaller, milder motor. I have one in my 1699cc motor in my 67 beetle. My 1776, sitting on my garage floor has an Engle110, and my 2007cc motor in my Ghia has a CB 2240 cam. Witch ever motor you choose to build just remember that there is no perfect cam, but you can pick a good one for you.

[@JWClassicVW]

Very good information there brother and this is very true!!

[@bubot17]

good information

[@JWClassicVW]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!

[@jdmeaux]

This video was very uplifting. Top RPMs and Speed are the decisions for what cam to use, PLUS which head and which carb(s) you want to use. Moe

[@JWClassicVW]

Just to let ya know I finally got to this comment...lol Appreciate the support brother!

[@jdmeaux]

@@JWClassicVW Jason, I know you are busy with the family. Goose needs all the love she can get.

[@marceleko.w9910]

How manu cc when crank stroke 69mm and bore pistons 86,96mm? My vw thing use boring kit by kolbenschmidt with size 86,96mm

[@marceleko.w9910]

Can i used empi 34pict3 carb? And how many size for main jets and air correction jet?

[@JWClassicVW]

CB Performance has a calculator for figuring out compression ratio... it's nice to have. Her is one for engine size and the CR. www.thegoldenbug.com/en/vw_technical_articles/d77/engine_displacement_calculator cbperformance.com/v/enginecalc.html

[@JWClassicVW]

As for jetting you may need to adjust your main jet a little but I would just try running through the normal re-tune once you get everything back together. You may be fine with what you have.

[@bigboigusytheboys4]

Hey mate I have a stock 1600 with a 26 or 36 mm Webber with dual port heads with a custom exhaust so was just wondering I heard that a 110 cam can go straight in if I change lifter and rockers is this true or should I ask a vw shop close to me

[@JWClassicVW]

The Engle W110 Classic VW Bug camshaft grind is designed for 1.1 or 1.25 rockers, and it's specs are .392" Cam Lift, .430" Valve Lift (1.1 Rockers), 284 degrees of advertised duration, and 247 degrees of duration at .050", on a 108 Lobe Center. This is the most popular and best all-around street cam ever made for a VW engine. You can not use this with a stock carburetor, you really need at least 2bbls of carb (Centermount 2bbl, dual 1bbls, or dual 2bbls). This cam works "OK" with stock heads, but it's performance is much better with some porting, and especialy if larger valves are used. Expect a powerband of 1500-5800 RPMs, the more headwork and carburetion the better the low end will be. You can get by with HD Single Valve springs and Bolt On Rocker Shafts. Use a compression ratio of 8.25-8.75:1. If you choose to use this cam with 1.25 rockers, you will extend the top end to 6000, but DUAL SPRINGS ARE REQUIRED Yes you'll need new lifters to for the break in of the CAM. I pulled this info from aircooled.net they are an awesome resource.

[@bigboigusytheboys4]

Thanks a lot lucky I have most of what you said

[@bigboigusytheboys4]

Anyway it’s 9 o’clock here in Australia thanks for the info I’ll look around for what I need have a great what ever morning arvo witch ever great vid btw

[@martinharris5017]

@@JWClassicVW "You can not use this with a stock carburetor," wanna bet? You can run it with a Pict 30-2 just fine as long as it's jetted to suit.

[@JWClassicVW]

@@martinharris5017 Most things are possible with these engines, it's all about how they are set up. Yes, you can run a single carb, the info provided above is from aircooled.net. I've seen guys run really big motors on single carbs were the jetting was right. Really come down to preference and I'll always go dual carb on a bigger CAM every time. Guaranteed better performance... lol bet ya!! lol

[@justinwilt3628]

Throw your case in the dishwasher dude. Much more effective. When you change to any larger cam other than stock, all the other components up the line need to be upgraded as well. Pushrods, springs, keepers and retainers. High rev singles up to an Engle 100 type cam. Anything over a "100" grind will work better with dual springs. You will float the valves at high rpm. Biggest problem I see when the DIYer builds an engine. They only do things half way. Another problem with "budget builds"... Aircooled.net has the best recommendations for camshaft selection on the internet, period. Read it if you haven't already. The CB 2280 is a great cam, installed many of them. CB and Webcam have the best grinds out there. I no longer buy from Engle. As stated in the previous comment. Cams will change where the power band is, along with carburetion and head flow. Smaller valves and shorter duration put the power down low. like the stock cam. Torque wins races.

[@JWClassicVW]

Good Info thank you for the comment.

[@evilbeetlekustomscreations4965]

It ain't a real cup of coffee unless a horseshoe will stand up in it!!!🤠 That's what my grandpa used to say anyways, I wonder why he had ulcers 🤔

[@JWClassicVW]

Lol... kinda the same way my Grandpa thinks... if it ain't black coffee it ain't coffee.

[@michaelo1492]

Never tried coffee, but what ever makes your motor run...

[@JWClassicVW]

Just to let ya know I finally got to this comment...lol Appreciate the support brother!

[@bigboigusytheboys4]

Dual port Webber btw

[@JWClassicVW]

1 B in Weber... lol btw lol

[@bigboigusytheboys4]

Yeah i failed year nine and didn’t finish year ten I’m 18

[@JWClassicVW]

No worries brother... just messing with ya! 😎😎😎👍