[Poita]

Hi guys, tried searching but most of the data was for 1.3 Sierra.

The head is off my 92 vitara and while its off I was wandering what I can do to get more torque.

Cam regrind... Worth it? Any other ideas

[steak_knife]

http://www.tighecams.com.au/

Hell yes!!!!!!

[DMAC]

Best $150 bucks I have ever spent for power.

[Poita]

Is it power top end though or down low??

I would think it would be best down low in the rev range...

What specs did you get??

[Poita]

Also, if I do go ahead with a cam grind, should I get anything else done? Springs etc?
I dont want to spend a fortune though!

[DMAC]

Poita wrote:

Is it power top end though or down low??

I would think it would be best down low in the rev range...

What specs did you get??

Tell who ever you get to do it what type of driving you plan on doing. I basically said, "I need it for 4wding and a bit of towing and would like the power/torque to be between 2000 and 4500 rpm."

Stage 1 or 2 can be done to the original cam.

[zooky08]

If you get a new cam make sure you get new rocker arms

[Poita]

So rocker arms... what about valve springs, seats etc?? I have never done anything like this before, so don't know what should be done and what shouldn't...

[steak_knife]

Poita wrote:

So rocker arms... what about valve springs, seats etc?? I have never done anything like this before, so don't know what should be done and what shouldn't...

May need h/d spring's depending on cam size, but if your only going mild you should be right..
Talk to the guy's at Tighe, they are the bee's knee's when it come's to cam's & have been for many a yr..

[Poita]

Ok, thread revive time!
The head is back on and she has been running sweet. Took us and all or gear on a 10 hour trip and back with no problems. Only hassle I'd that its using oil faster than what I like. So I an thinking it may be a good idea to start slowly collecting the bits needed for a rebuild.
Where is the best place to get this sort stuff?
Cams (tighe?)
Slightly larger pistons and rings

Anything I should do to make it a bit pokier while I am at it?
I know one guy here in a white Vit did something similar but I can't remember who...
Thanks for the help!
Pete

[zooky08]

http://www.aclperformance.com.au/index.html

[Poita]

Thanks mate. I can see stuff for the Sierra, but not the Vitara, I assume they have something, will check. You were recommending them for pistons or rebuild kits or??