Heads / Cam Questions & concerns

[Bigdaddykkz]

I'm building a VG30DETT motor and I am in the process of selecting new camshafts and heads for my build. While I am familiar with most modifications, I'm no expert on this subject. I'm reading a lot to learn, however I have some questions. I am looking at this camshaft http://www.jimwolftechnology.com/custom ... PartID=527
and I know that machine work will have to be done for these cams to fit on aftermarket heads. What I don't know is exactly what machine work needs to be done. Has anyone gone through this process before? What shop did you use for the milling. Is there anything else I should be aware of beforehand?

All help and advice is appreciated

[NolimitZ32]

What aftermarket heads are you referring to? DOHC engines for the most part aren't supported in the aftermarket like OHVs, you don't just go out and buy aftermarket heads for a VG30DE/DETT. Also, the factory heads on these engines are amazingly good. Lastly the cams are built to be direct fit into the factory heads, if your heads require machining (beyond a little clean up at worst) to make these cams work then there is something wrong with your heads, very wrong.

[nissanfreak12]

There is something wrong with your head, very wrong.

Something wrong with your head

[nissanfreak12]

There is something wrong with your head, very wrong.

Something wrong with your head

BTW, congrats on everything Nolimit, glad all worked out for you this past year!

Sorry for the thread jack OP, back to your regularly schedule posting.

[Bigdaddykkz]

What aftermarket heads are you referring to? DOHC engines for the most part aren't supported in the aftermarket like OHVs, you don't just go out and buy aftermarket heads for a VG30DE/DETT. Also, the factory heads on these engines are amazingly good. Lastly the cams are built to be direct fit into the factory heads, if your heads require machining (beyond a little clean up at worst) to make these cams work then there is something wrong with your heads, very wrong.

The heads I'm looking at are from Z1. I suppose they're really not aftermarket, but reworked factory cores. I spoke to Mike from EPR and he said that I would have to have head work for the cams to fit. If anything, could anyone recommend a place to have porting an polishing done. I keep reading about using a dremel and doing it myself, but I am not going down that route.

[itsa300zx]

Why not go with IPP heads? They are built with your choice of JWT cams and Kyle has a great reputation in the z32 community.

[NolimitZ32]

Are you sure he was referring to machine work and not the replacement of some other portions of the valve-train ie. NVCS delete. I would also recommend Kyle, he's a very knowledgeable guy and has been in the Z32 game about as long as the Z32 has been around.