lenny Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 As per title.... Does the APS 300bhp conversion for the mk5 R32 - cams, exhaust, filter, remap really make 300bhp? It seems like a lot of extra power for very little work? Anyone had it done and RR their car? - Thoughts? I have read that some cars with the above have only made 278ish bhp.... My mk5 atm makes 270 with revo map, milltek and CAI - so are the cams worth it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oli Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 I think you'll find that you need a good 20,000 miles on the engine, to get to 300BHP, as these engines are so tight in the first place - Speak to Ed himself, he is very helpful on this matter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark_90 Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Someone mentioned to me that it doesn't based upon the spec they quote, but I've never seen any evidence either way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlhj83 Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 Yes, I can categorically say that the Schrick cams are worth it. Be it 264/260 or the 268/264, both will make a significant difference to mid range to top end power delivery, which is so often asthmatic in OEM form. But, APS's R300 does not make 300bhp and APS will tell you that. Realistically, it more between 280-290ish if your engine is already well run-in. If you really want to extract more than 300bhp from it without going down the forced induction route, then it might be wise to check out HPA's NA program which includes their own custom profiled cams, CVP intake manifold, exhaust system and a custom remap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burble Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 I'm having a set of 268/264's and a custom remap installed at APS on Thursday so I can report back on the changes next week. From talking to a couple of people who have had the Scrick cams in their 3.2 V6 TT, the reports are extremely positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson_R32 Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 If you could burble that would be brilliant as I have been considering cams for the last couple of weeks. How much are you paying for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burble Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 For cams, fitting and the remap I'm paying £1600. Expensive but what the hell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenny Posted October 5, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 For cams, fitting and the remap I'm paying £1600. Expensive but what the hell I'll be watching for your report burble! If it makes 280+ i'm up for a cam install! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burble Posted October 5, 2008 Report Share Posted October 5, 2008 I'll have power figures in a few weeks as the car is going to be dyno'd at the beginning of November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mook Posted October 6, 2008 Report Share Posted October 6, 2008 That's what I never got about the Mk5. The same extras (cams, full Milltek inc cats and a remap), plus a few extra bits saw well over 300bhp on my Mk4, dyno'd by AmD when they originally did the work (as the original AmD when Ed & Co from APS were working there) plus on an independent dyno. The cats bugger up the back-pressure on the Mk5, IIRC. Just stick a supercharger on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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