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]

I called them to ask what they can do and for more info before I sent them out. I asked what grind would be better for my application, they have 2 grinds - the 294 and the 101.

the 194 is for an overall increase in performance made to work with your stock motor and electronics.

the 101 is more for someone who is doing a build and would have larger pistons, borred cylinders, ect (non stock internals)

my choice was the 294.

form ? screw the form

I didn't fill out a form, I was told all I really had to do was include a paper with my info on it when sending the cams - name, make, model, what I wanted for the grind, and billing info. For the billing info I put "credit card payment, call for payment" and listed my phone #. After I tracked the package and knew it was delivered, I called them and they started doing their thing.

for replacing the cam seal and re-shimming the valves, we followed the BGB. There is a link to it here. Read the "valve clearance adjustment" section and you will understand.

edit: also, instead of going through webcams directly like I did, you can send them to import performance parts because they have an account with webcams and can have the cams done by webcams cheaper (about $60 - $75 cheaper).

This post has been edited by Batman722: Jan 19, 2008 - 11:47 PM