Web Cams Link and Questions, For 5SFE Options

[Celicav]

As you know, Dustin appears to have pioneered the install of this performance camshaft set for the 5SFE. And he has the dyno results to show that it is one of the most kick-ass N/A mods to date. I will probably do it, b/c I'm not so sure I want to hassle with a motor swap or turbo. Just doing this and supplementing with intake, exhaust, headers, and light tuning will probably make me happy.

It is interesting, b/c this part is in the Parts Database on this site, but how long has it been there? In other words, has this option been around for a while and I just did not notice it in the Parts Database (I did a search too)? Or did web cams just develop this for us?

Also, I want to clarify:

Do we actually have to send in our stock cams to Web Cam for them to modify them, or apply the "grind"?? I guess I was a little confused by Dustin's post, b/c he has the pics comparing the stock cams VS the web cams. I guess Dustin just happened to have an extra set of stock cams to compare the web cams with (meaning the two cams are from two different cars). Or, are we actually ordering a new set of performance 294 grind camshafts?? I guess if you have to send them into the company, you will have a down car and you have to know how to get them out.

Web Cams

Once you get on the site, click the "Automotive" link and then go to "Toyota" link. There are no branching links on the site, so that is why I explain.

Thanks for the help!

[Batman722]

the camry cams are the same also (up to 01 5s)

I got mine form another member who parted out their 5s when they swapped.

let's just be aware of the cost on this...

to have cams welded/reground $600 from webcams
to re-shim the valves (I would guess you need about 10-12 new shims - about $7 each from toyota) about $70
special tools needed - feeler gauges, dial caliper

[Celicav]

the camry cams are the same also (up to 01 5s)

I got mine form another member who parted out their 5s when they swapped.

let's just be aware of the cost on this...

to have cams welded/reground $600 from webcams
to re-shim the valves (I would guess you need about 10-12 new shims - about $7 each from toyota) about $70
special tools needed - feeler gauges, dial caliper

I appreciate the help, and no, the $ is not a problem for me. I think I want to stick N/A, and this sounds like a fairly low risk mod for about 20% gain in HP, which I'm guessing converts to about 165HP at the crank (140HP*1.2)? I only have a catback exhaust and K&N drop in filter at the moment.

I mean, it sounds to me that your car has not changed much except for the power band and fun factor once past 4K RPM, right? I'm sure I may be up around spending one grand or more since I may get a shop to install them, but we shall see. May not be too much bang for the buck. I'm just trying to do my research now, and help anyone else out who may be reading this.

This post has been edited by Celicav: Jan 23, 2008 - 12:04 AM