Cams mild v wild

[Winky151]

Manual LS2 VXR8

Starting a few upgrades soon with headers & cats but later will be doing re-map & CAI but am thinking about a cam at the same point. Opinions are divided it seems on whether a wild cam is suitable for daily driving or not. I'm not chasing massive bhp figures but would rather decent driveability - is this still achievable with a wild cam?

[Winky151]

Mud_ said:

What are you calling wild? Do you want to pass an MOT?

Walkinshaw mild or wild cams (sorry don't know the profiles). Both would definitely pass the MOT. I understand the wild is quite lopey but as my normal commute spends a fair bit of time either sat in traffic or 1st/2nd gear I'd rather keep the smooth ride & go mild over rocking about with a wild cam.

[Winky151]

H5V VE said:

If you want some comparison, you can pop over and try the Ute - its an LS3 but running the mild cam if you want?

I can also talk to you about the MF one in the R8 as well if you like.

Edited by H5V VE on Sunday 10th April 22:40

Sounds like a plan. You free next Sat a.m.?

[Winky151]

11ish? Gives us both time for a lazy breakfast especially if you're later getting back unless another time suits you better (I'm free all day).

[Winky151]

Not for definite yet but will more than likely be a Walky mild unit. Trying Phils Ute out at the weekend which has a mild cam.

[Winky151]

Thanks to Phil for the drive of his Ute. Apart from being an LS3 compared to my LS2 the engine spec is what I'm looking for: Walky full exhaust, OTRCAI, remap with a MILD cam. Its got the right amount of noise, power & drive I'm after. Thanks Phil.

[Winky151]

p.s. love the short shifter.