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Zetec blacktop upgrades (piper 285 cams)


lmillin123

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Looking for a set of piper bp285 cams and adjustable pulleys for a Zetec blacktop. Or suggestions of reasonable cam upgrades. Currently run on throttle bodies but looking to achieve 200hp over the winter with head work / cam upgrades.

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I did this upgrade last winter. I bought some nearly new 285s and verniers on here.

A few rough costs.

Cams and venier pulleys £600 new

Head gas flowing £400 -£700 depending where you go

New cam followers (suggested best practice) £300 and or replacement shims ..assumes you do the valves clearances yourself.

Valve seals, head gaskets etc £100

New injectors depends what flow rate injectors you have now 200cc injectors are too small + £300

Rolling road set up £300 ish

Plus labour if you don't build the engine yourself.

Plan on spending £1800 to £2000 if you do most of the work yourself

The engine is still pulls well from low rpm and will give 200 bhp.....if you are prepared to rev it.

Just don't underestimate the costs before you start.

Hth

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