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Old Nov 13, 2017 | 09:17 PM
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Can anyone advise how I identify the cams fitted to my engine?

As an example, the Part Numbers I can see on one camshaft are:
  • L3IN
  • A9


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Old Nov 13, 2017 | 09:59 PM
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What type of valve clearance adjusting shims are fitted ?
Over bucket/under bucket/under bucket top hat ?

Markings on the cam are similar to STi Version 2 RA and shims would be under bucket top hat shims ( far left in the picture below )


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Old Nov 13, 2017 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by merlin24
What type of valve clearance adjusting shims are fitted ?
Over bucket/under bucket/under bucket top hat ?

Markings on the cam are similar to STi Version 2 RA and shims would be under bucket top hat shims ( far left in the picture below )


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Old Nov 13, 2017 | 10:22 PM
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Good educated guess then - STi Version 2 RA cams

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Old Nov 13, 2017 | 10:41 PM
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Much appreciated - Confirms what I was told

I don’t suppose you know the duration and lift profiles of these? I have been told that they are the best oe Cams for my car which is a gravel spec. Rally Car running a 34mm Restrictor.
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