Jim Wolf Cam testing for the VQ37VHR -- Results inside!

ZKraken22 · 09-23-2015, 06:39 PM

Also will the cams change the idle sound?

Elmo370z · 09-23-2015, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by ZKraken22

Also will the cams change the idle sound?

You know it's about a 2,000 dollar install? So i wouldnt recommend it, unless you're planning on doing some major to end work, or money isnt an option.

that_dude · 09-23-2015, 08:43 PM

There is a bit of cam hickup at idle but nothing stellar...will pass for stock to the untrained ear.

Torque increase is noticeable while driving for sure...especially on the low end, if you look at the graph around 3500rpm there is a bump of about 20ft/lbs; as most daily driving is done from 1000-4000rpm its a nice addition.
I'd expect gains to be larger with a set of proper headers but the goal of this test was to put them in a 'typical street z' and see what they would do... that being said this car still has factory headers, which are shorties.

ZKraken22 · 09-23-2015, 09:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Elmo370z

You know it's about a 2,000 dollar install? So i wouldnt recommend it, unless you're planning on doing some major to end work, or money isnt an option.

Well I've found a shop on this forum to do it for $1600

Heads inspected and cleaned
Heads redecked
Ported exhaust and intake runners
3 angle valve job
New OEM Valve stem seals installed
Valve Stem Heights set
Cold Clearance set for stock cams
Heads prepped and assembled
Cam install.

Money doesnt grow on trees but at the same time i purchased a 2k exhaust, 1k intake. Just gotta save and do what makes you happy.

Elmo370z · 09-23-2015, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by ZKraken22

Well I've found a shop on this forum to do it for $1600

Heads inspected and cleaned
Heads redecked
Ported exhaust and intake runners
3 angle valve job
New OEM Valve stem seals installed
Valve Stem Heights set
Cold Clearance set for stock cams
Heads prepped and assembled
Cam install.

Money doesnt grow on trees but at the same time i purchased a 2k exhaust, 1k intake. Just gotta save and do what makes you happy.

I found the same shop. Im waiting to pull the trigger until i can a better valvetrain installed.

Copes370z · 04-17-2016, 05:21 AM

The gains would be nice, but seems like a tough sell for roughly $3500 dollars ($2500 labor + $1000 gestimate for cams).

DEpointfive0 · 04-17-2016, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Copes370z

The gains would be nice, but seems like a tough sell for roughly $3500 dollars ($2500 labor + $1000 gestimate for cams).

$2500 for labor? Is Jesus himself doing the work?

solidus · 04-17-2016, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

$2500 for labor? Is Jesus himself doing the work?

100.00 an hour shop time is reasonable.

DEpointfive0 · 04-17-2016, 11:35 AM

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Originally Posted by solidus

100.00 an hour shop time is reasonable.

25 hours is completely unreasonable. Any Nissan dealer should be able to drop and reinstall a motor in 8 hours. That's how some dealers and shops install headers.

Not sure why they need 17 extra hours

solidus · 04-17-2016, 04:59 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

25 hours is completely unreasonable. Any Nissan dealer should be able to drop and reinstall a motor in 8 hours. That's how some dealers and shops install headers.

Not sure why they need 17 extra hours

I was'nt referring to the hours but the rate. If they said 25hrs then 2500.00. And installing cams is'nt as simple as dropping the motor and slapping them in. I had JWT S2's in my Titan and that whole process was a nightmare.

Z_ealot · 04-18-2016, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0

$2500 for labor? Is Jesus himself doing the work?

If it's a mexican guy, then the answer is yes

Copes370z · 04-28-2016, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Z_ealot

If it's a mexican guy, then the answer is yes

Hahaha....thats great

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that_dude Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Charm city Posts: 6 Drives: 1995 240sx Rep Power: 14	There is a bit of cam hickup at idle but nothing stellar...will pass for stock to the untrained ear. Torque increase is noticeable while driving for sure...especially on the low end, if you look at the graph around 3500rpm there is a bump of about 20ft/lbs; as most daily driving is done from 1000-4000rpm its a nice addition. I'd expect gains to be larger with a set of proper headers but the goal of this test was to put them in a 'typical street z' and see what they would do... that being said this car still has factory headers, which are shorties. Rusty likes this.

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Copes370z Base Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Huntersville Posts: 5 Drives: 09 Red 370z TS M6 Rep Power: 11	The gains would be nice, but seems like a tough sell for roughly $3500 dollars ($2500 labor + $1000 gestimate for cams).