My 9A runs Newman 290`s - solid lifters - kjet - won`t idle at all until warm then ticks over OK at 1100 / 1200 - pulls very easily up to self imposed limit of 5k for running in - ISV and overrun cut off not connected. Car is a Mk1 GTI for sprinting / hillclimbing with low ratio Gemini gearset.
I have done, think back to the MK2 16v 'diesel'. Was an 1800 on Kent 296's, came on cam at something stoopid like 5-6K and revved like a fukka. Had the ECU rev limit crystal changed and never did find the ceiling. I know that I saw 8200 on the odd occasion A decent amount of power, but in a very narrow band. Vince couldnt get enough fuel in from K-jet, but it wasnt so bad. The worst bit was the intercam verniers, Kent made ones were a PoS! Recommend not to fit them, unless you want a headache
I am going with bike throttle bodies but couldnt be arsed with changing cams all the time(lazy) Thats why i wondered if they would run att all because k-jet is not staying for long! Looks like i'l have to stick with my 264-s for now Cheers for input boys
