Spike_africa
Veteran Member
So there seems to be a few choices now for cams. I know many of us are at the point were it needs to be changed or will need to be changed again as a OEM one was used before aftermarket stepped in. I figured this would be a good place to gather our scatered knowledge of the cam choices as of now.
OEM VW: Terrible idea and will wear out again
Colt stage 1: Better then stock power? won't wear out
Colt Stage 2: Even better power, won't wear out
Frank06 Stage 1:Better then stock, won't wear out
Frank06 stage 2: Even better power, won't wear out
Here is where the questions come in. What are the gains, if any, from these aftermarket cams? I have looked and looked and didn't find much info on them. Or how they affect the power band or drive ability of the car. Something you really worry about on a DSG equipped car. Will a tune need to be done to address the extra lift and duration?
I think I saw one person with a Frank06 stage 2 say he made 5hp more then without it. Didn't see a graph or anything else on it.
Like many of you I am over 80k miles on mine now. I know it will need to be replaced soon. I always do my research before getting into the motor incase there is better info out there then what I know currently.
Lets get into it....
OEM VW: Terrible idea and will wear out again
Colt stage 1: Better then stock power? won't wear out
Colt Stage 2: Even better power, won't wear out
Frank06 Stage 1:Better then stock, won't wear out
Frank06 stage 2: Even better power, won't wear out
Here is where the questions come in. What are the gains, if any, from these aftermarket cams? I have looked and looked and didn't find much info on them. Or how they affect the power band or drive ability of the car. Something you really worry about on a DSG equipped car. Will a tune need to be done to address the extra lift and duration?
I think I saw one person with a Frank06 stage 2 say he made 5hp more then without it. Didn't see a graph or anything else on it.
Like many of you I am over 80k miles on mine now. I know it will need to be replaced soon. I always do my research before getting into the motor incase there is better info out there then what I know currently.
Lets get into it....