Installing a delta reground cam

[93twodoorLX]

there is probably already a thread for this but can anyone in local nj clue me in on how to install a cam, i went to this shop and dude wants $200 for install. good, bad, ridiculous? i dunno. but i want that bad boy in there.lol

-sean

[90AccordSiR]

Sounds a little steep at first but fucken a if you dont know how to do this have him do it.

[Bluejayde]

I'd never done one before and I did it in my driveway in four hours with a friend.

I had some problems though(still do), so you might want to have someone who guarantees their work do it.

Edit: I have several threads on this, do a search for "272 regrind" and you'll find them. They have lots of info. PM me if you have questions, I'll be glad to help you out.

[CBL]

1. lube the shaft
2. place the camshaft on the head with sprocket side facing outwar
3.install the camshaft oil seal
4. loosezn the locknut and adjusting screw for each rocker arm
5.set the rocker arm assembly in place and finger tight bolts
6. seat the camshaft oil seal
7.tighten the bolts starting form the center doing some weird criss cross patherns to 9lb-ft and the very outer side bolts to 19lb-ft
8. install the sprockets
9.install the dizy
there you go

I'm pretty sire delta gives you instuctions...

[90AccordSiR]

wow if only it were that easy, how about not lettig the rocker arm assembly fall apart when you pull it out or adjusting the valve lash a couple times and making sure your timing belt is EXAclty were it was when you pulled it off. Dude im not sure how much expierence you have but i did mine with a chiltons and the factory manual so if your confident in your abilities go for it but seriously if you have 200 bucks it would be worth having someone who can garuntee there work do it so you dont have to fuck with it.

[Nycxeracer]

You should adjust your valve springs also. Delta doesn't recommend it, because it's not completely necessary, but like a friend said, your car will run more efficiently.

[According2Me]

when getting cams like the 272 what if anything should be replaced... i hear that some shit can get messed up if u dont get like new shit.. i Dunno.. but Delta Cam is local here and im thinkin bout doin it.. its only 80 per cam... so 160 later im there... unless more crap is needed then i might have to wait...lol

[Bluejayde]

With most cams you would need to upgrade your rockers and springs. With Delta you don't have to because they're not a different metal than stock. Same shit, just ground down.

[According2Me]

With most cams you would need to upgrade your rockers and springs. With Delta you don't have to because they're not a different metal than stock. Same shit, just ground down.

so ur saying that if i get the delta regrinds(( which are splatter welded then reground to a bigger lobe))
So ur sayin i wouldnt need to replace anything... Any one second that... i just dont want to make a big mistake...

[ZigenBallZ]

I second that...

There was no noticeable wear on the cam or the rockers running it on OE valvetrain on my SOHC... and therer was no noticeable damage to any lobes even after snapping a timing belt at 7k...

As for the install... buy a manual... it will walk you right thru the process... it is prettymuch that easy...

A couple tips... if you are reusing the stock cam sprocket... get some white out and clear nail polish and mark both the timing belt and sprocket befor eyou remove the belt... that way you can just slip it off and when you're done right back on in the right position...

To keep the rocker assembly form falling apart when you remove it, (and I beleive any half ass manual will tell you this too) DON'T REMOVE THE BOLTS FROM THE ASSEMBLY and thta will keep everything together...

You will need to adjust the valve lash.... but hey... the manual will walk you thru it and it's a good learning experience... now you won't have to pay someone $50-100 to do it in the future...

[Nycxeracer]

I honestly have to say, some people on here are all gung ho about doing things on their own. That's all well and good if you have mechanical know how, and by this I mean, some background in working on cars, motors, anything mechanical. If you have no experience in installing a cam, I would absolutely NOT reccomend doing it yourself. That's the fukin truth. There is a lot of things that need to be done exactly right, like setting the timing, the belt, and adjusting the valves. If you just stick the cam in like many people have done w/out adjustments, your car will eventually run like shit. That's the second fukin truth. Spend the $200.00, you'll sleep better @ night.

[According2Me]

i fully agree.. and if not to pay at least get help from someone who knows... as far as it goes ive already had to do timing from when i had the cam gears powdercoated and the cams.. well my father is a toyota spec. and he said hed help me set the lash other than that i guess thats what im doin next then ... First 200 i get im goin 272... BTW any one know the valve lash on the F22b?

[Nycxeracer]

Go 260!! haha, itz teh win 4mah auto y0. lol.

[According2Me]

Go 260!! haha, itz teh win 4mah auto y0. lol.

260 is for a stock motor looking to get a better power curve..272 is sugguested as long as you have intake and exhaust flow...and the same price so y not go with the better Cam.

[Nycxeracer]

The 260 and the 272 both put out power over the stock cam. The 260 puts out 8-10% increase, while the 272 does 10-15%. This is ofcourse depending on other modifications and application. The 260 does have benefits over the 272, first it's much better for an automatic, you won't throw any cels and/or have any idle issues. Secondly, since we lack the low-end, it provides much better low-end to mid-end gains over the 272. I know a lot of people on here went with the 272, because they're running manuals or wanted different gains, but both regrinds have their own perks-so to speak. However, the 260 is hardly just for a stock motor looking for a better power curve, ask the guys @ delta, this cam was specifically designed to give better throttle response and low-mid gains throughout the power curve (one came is definitely not "better" than the other).