PIPER CAMS

PEUGEOT
106 / 306 1.3 (Rallye) / 1.4 / 1.6 & CITROEN SAXO VTR NON-ROLLER 94 - 97 (BLACK ROCKER COVER)
Valve lifts quoted assume a rocker ratio 1.4:1 No. 1 Journal size: 1.738" / 42.44

POWER LIFT AT TDC VALVE

CAM CODE DURATION VALVE LIFT FULL LIFT
APPLICATION POWER BAND TIMING with clearance CLEARANCE
CAM KIT CODE INCREASE INLET/EXHAUST INLET/EXHAUST INL ATDC EXH BTDC
INLET/EXHAUST INLET/EXHAUST
.350" .350" 21 - 59 .008" .010"
VTRBP270 Fast Road 1500-6500 10BHP 260° 260° 59 - 21
109° N/A N/A
8.89mm 8.89mm .20mm .25mm
.395" .395" 34 - 70 .011" .013"
VTRBP270RAL Fast Road Suit 106 1.3 Rallye 2000-7000 12BHP 284° 284° 70 - 34
108° N/A N/A
10.03mm 10.05mm .25mm .30mm
.400" .400" 32 - 68 .008" .010"
VTRBP285 Ultimate Road 2000-6800 14BHP 280° 280° 68 - 32
108° N/A N/A
10.16mm 10.16mm .20mm .25mm

106 / 206 / 306 & CITROEN SAXO 1.4 & 1.6 VTR ROLLER ROCKER 97 - ON (GREY ROCKER COVER)
Valve lifts quoted assume a rocker rati of 1.75:1 No. 1 Journal size: 1.738" / 42.44
VTRBP270R .422" .422" 15 - 63 .008" .010"
Fast Road 1500-6500 10BHP 258° 258° 63 - 15
114° N/A N/A
KBVTRBP270R 10.71mm 10.71mm .20mm .25mm
VTRBP285R .422" .422" 22 - 62 .008" .010"
Ultimate Road 2000-7000 14BHP 264° 264° 62 - 22
110° N/A N/A
KBVTRBP285R 10.71mm 10.71mm .20mm .25mm

106 GTI & CITROEN SAXO VTS 1.6 16V

Valve lifts quoted assume a rocker ratio of 1:1

SAX16BP270H .380" .380" 20 - 60 .035" .035"

Fast Road 2000-7000 15BHP 260° 260° 60 - 20
110° 110° HYDRAULIC
KBSAX16BP270H 9.65mm 9.65mm 0.90mm 0.90mm
SAX16BP270T .366" .367" 12 - 56 .029" .033"
Fast Road 2000-7000 - 248° 260° 62 - 18
112° 112° HYDRAULIC
KBSAX16BP270T 9.30mm 9.33mm 0.74mm 0.83mm
.350" .350" 18 - 58 .033" .033"
SAX16BP270TR Fast Road 2000-7000 - 256° 256° 58 - 18
110° 110° HYDRAULIC
8.89mm 8.89mm 0.84mm 0.84mm
.380" .378" 20 - 60 .035" .057"
SAX16BP270S Fast Road 2000-7000 - 260° 264° 62 - 22
110° 110° HYDRAULIC
9.65mm 9.60mm 0.89mm 1.47mm
SAX16BP285H .400" .380" 22 - 62 .058" .016"
Ultimate Road 3000-7500 20BHP 264° 260° 64 - 16
110° 114° HYDRAULIC
KBSAX16BP285H 10.16mm 9.65mm 1.47mm 0.40mm
SAX16BP300H .430" .430" 33 - 61 .107" .096"
Rally 3500-8000 - 274° 274° 63 - 31
104° 106° HYDRAULIC
KBSAX16BP300H 10.93mm 10.93mm 2.73mm 2.43mm
SAX16BP300 .450" .448" 36 - 68 .112" .110" .010" .012"
Rally 3600-8000 - 284° 284° 68 - 36
106° 106°
KBSAX16BP300 11.44mm 11.39mm 2.84mm 2.79mm .25mm .30mm
.481" .479" 42 - 70 .169" .167" .010" .012"
SAX16BP320 Race 4200-8500 - 292° 292° 70 - 42
104° 104°
12.21mm 12.16mm 4.29mm 4.24mm .25mm .30mm

Some cams may require pulley nut and bolt 806.16 & 694906 from Citroen

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The rules of successful camshaft installation.

Research shows the majority of camshafts that fail; do so during the first few moments of operation. 7. When installing cams in classic cars, before attempting to start the engine for the first time,
Many camshafts are irreparably damaged even before the engine is started, because the basic rules of fill the carburettor with petrol, prime oil system by manually turning the oil pump and ensure
camshaft break-in are not followed. the ignition timing is correct).

The cause of premature cam and tappet failure is metal to metal contact between the tappet and 8. Do not idle the engine during the first 20 minutes of operation. RPM should be kept at 2500
camshaft lobe. Should this contact occur due to lack of proper lubrication or excessively high pressure or above. In pushrod engines oil throw-off from the crank may not be sufficient to lubricate
due to valve train interference shearing the oil film, then ‘galling’ will take place. When this happens, the followers. Also contact stresses at the nose of the cam are very high at low speed. If
metal is transferred from the tappet to the lobe or vice versa in a process comparable to welding. adjustments are needed during the 20 minute run-in period, shut the engine off completely.
Microscopic high spots, which are present on all machined parts, become overheated due to friction DO NOT IDLE.
and pressure and bond together, tearing sections loose from the tappet or lobe. These pieces of metal
remain attached and create further local overheating during following revolutions of the camshaft and 9. In some overhead cam engines where re-profiled camshafts are being used, you may require
lead to ultimate failure of the affected components. larger than standard shims.

1. New Piper followers and springs are recommended. Piper springs must be used when stated. 10. When modifying engines which utilise finger followers such as the Ford ‘Pinto’ engine, it is
imperative that you ensure the followers sit in the horizontal position. Failure to do so will
2. Coat camshaft(s) & followers in Piper cam lube or a high grade engine oil. alter the rocker geometry.

3. Camshaft retaining cap bolts typically have a low torque wrench setting, therefore when 11. If the lobes of your Piper camshaft(s) are coated with a black phosphorus coating, this must
fitting camshaft retaining caps it is important to observe the following rules. 1. Never use not be removed. All camshafts are coated with a protective oil coating which must be
any power tools to tighten retaining cap bolts. This includes pneumatic or cordless impact removed with a suitable solvent prior to installation, please see separate documentation.
wrenches, cordless impact drivers and drills, pneumatic or cordless ratchets. 2. Torque bolts
to the manufacturers torque wrench settings. 3. Follow manufacturers recommended 12. If your new Piper camshaft came supplied with any of the following, please ensure to fit these
tightening sequences and stages. Camshafts are prone to snap when these rules are ignored after the protective oil coating has been removed. 1. Grub Screw. 2. Core Plug. 3. Ball Bearing
and may render your warranty void. If you are unsure of the correct torque wrench settings, (See note below). 4. Woodruff Key. 5 Bissell Pin / Dowel. Piper strongly recommends using a
tightening sequences and stages for your engine; consult an official workshop manual or ask retaining compound when fitting core plugs, and a thread locking compound when fitting
the workshop of your local dealer for advice. Do not rely on online forums. grub screws.

4. Check entire valve train for interference before starting the engine, i.e. valve to piston Note: With the following Vauxhall camshafts, only fit the supplied ball bearing if the camshaft
contact, for twin-cam engines, valve to valve possible contact and spring boxing. Valve being replaced has a ball fitted. Astra / Nova 1.3 / 1.4 / 1.6 GTE. Astra 1.8 J Series. Astra
springs should show .0.30” clearance between centre coils. Valve should have minimum C20XE 16v exhaust camshaft.
.060” clearance from piston/block. Engines that utilise hydraulic tappets should have at least
one inlet and one exhaust tappet temporarily replaced with mechanical tappets set with A guide to correct camshaft timing
zero clearance. This allows accurate figures to be obtained from the above checks. When all
checks are complete, ensure original hydraulic tappets are refitted. To check your camshaft timing you will need a 360° protractor (Piper Timing Disc or Pro Disc)
and a dial gauge. The engine must be set at TDC and the protractor bolted to the crank pulley.
5. It is essential you check your new Piper camshaft is identical to the camshaft you are Attach the dial gauge so that the foot is resting on the valve spring cap (or follower in OHC
replacing, (except for lobe forms). In the unlikely event you notice any manufacturing engines). Attach the pointer to the engine and zero the protractor. Engine is now at TDC with
defects, stop installation and contact Piper after sales for advice. the protractor reading zero. Turn the engine until full lift is first shown on the dial gauge. Note
number of degrees (e.g. 106° ATDC). Continue to turn the engine and note when lift starts to
6. Ensure coolant level is correct. The engine must start instantly and must not be subjected to reduce (e.g. 110° ATDC). True lift position in this case, will be 108°. Your figures will differ but
a long grind on the starter motor. full lift is at midway point. Correct full lift position for your camshaft is shown in the Piper
timing sheet for your engine.