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afcbadam 13-03-09 07:20 PM

zt 190 cams
 
will they fit a 180. have heard before that they make a decent difference. obvisually not the gains piper cams make but a noticable difference. as far as im aware that is the only difference between the 2 kv6's. should give the 180 a bit more low down torque.

XPCobra 13-03-09 07:29 PM

the map and airbox are different

Mat C 13-03-09 08:33 PM

Yeah, from what i gather the only differences between the 180 and ZT190 is as mentioned, the mapping and airbox - the 180's standard air set-up is extremely restrictive. No internal differences from what i know and have been told.

afcbadam 13-03-09 08:34 PM

forgot the airbox but that wouldnt make a difference with a performance filter on it, the 180 could be remaped to suit the zt 190 cams

Mat C 13-03-09 08:36 PM

Yes the airbox does make a huge difference - why do you think so many 180 owners run the open cone, inner wing set up ?! It's one of the most effective mods known and for relaively little outlay. :)

afcbadam 13-03-09 08:40 PM

yes thats why i put with a performance filter on it!

XPCobra 13-03-09 09:14 PM

the airflow design on the airbox is restricted ( MGR meant this!)

the cams, mapping and airbox are different, it has also been known for cylinder head castings to be different

afcbadam 13-03-09 09:18 PM

i know the differences. performance filter to me means not the standard air box.

what i was basically saying was: is there a benifit in fitting the 190 cams in to the 180 and having is remapped to suit. would there be a bhp gain, torque gain or just a waste of money

XPCobra 13-03-09 09:26 PM

but the box can only draw in so much air ( no matter what the filter is, or even if it didnt have a filter)

Too much hastle in my opinion, you could spend slightly more money and go for the piper cams, same work required for fitting and remapping each

afcbadam 14-03-09 12:48 PM

im not on about the origional box with a element filter in it. im on about a performance open cone filter. i agree its a better idea to go for the piper cams. but was wondering if it was a good idea to use the zt 190 cams that i can pick up for a few quid at the local scrappy ( they aparentally have a set there) or pay £500+ for piper cams. i would rather go for zt190 cams if the gain was similar bhp wise and save myself a lot of pennies. just wondered what benifits they would have on the zs 180 compared to piper cams. if the zt ones offered 10bhp and the piper offer 14 bhp i would go for the 190 cams and the outlay would be about £400 less


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