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Competition Cams for 2.2 engines with hydraulic lifters |
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Competition Cams (2.2 engines with hydraulic lifters)
John Basol wrote in the EEK! mailing list:
Competition Cams has a cam for the 2.2L the has 260 degree duration and a .460" lift. produces a power band of 1200-5000 rpm. That's what I need, the best of both worlds. The slightly higher lift to improve low end torque without the loss of high end power, and the slightly longer duration to increase high end horsepower without sacrificing low end torque. With a power band that wide I'll be smoking turbos not only off the line, but even after I shift it will drop right back into the powerband. Cost of the wondrous wand of steel: only $128. I don't think miracles come much cheaper than that! ... As for why the factory did not use this type: all of the cams they have designed have been for race use. In drag and track the long duration short lift provides the power in the high rpm range. In rally racing the cams that they have designed for that purpose provide the torque required. They apparently didn't see a market for modified street use. The cam I found being both high lift and longer duration will require me to use the heavier springs from Mopar. This is due to the "lumpiness" of the cam. It should however maintain the correct idle for the motor. Competition Cams' part number for this particular cam is 22-123-4. They can be reached at 1-800-238-0341.
| High Energy | |
| Powerband: 1200-5000 RPM | 22-123-4 |
| Powerband: 1500-5200 RPM | 22-127-4 |
| Magnum | |
| Powerband: 1800-5500 RPM | 22-131-4 |
| Turbo | |
| Powerband: 3000-6000 RPM | 22-124-4 |
