VA19X Camshaft V6

[plasticpig72]

Well it's in the title Burton VA19X Camshaft in V6.
I'd like to know your opinions guys and if you have fitted one. It is rated as 1500-6000 rpm but what extra power could be expected.
I'm all ears for the comments
Alan

[anonymous-user]

What else have done with the engine, carburation and exhaust?

[plasticpig72]

Some work was done by Burtons, rebored +.040", fully balanced, valves done and seats cut 3 angles + guides. Exhaust is JP including manifolds in stainless, Piranha Ignition.
I just wondered about the VA19X camshaft compared to the standard camshaft.
Also if anyone has fitted one and their opinions
Alan

[alanbarker]

The VA19X camshaft from Burton is rated 1500rpm-6000rpm which i find is tiring to drive.
Is it possible to change the Camshaft without removing the Engine.
Alan

[anonymous-user]

Two Alan Barkers?

Not sure why a cam that works between 1500 and 6000 would be hard to live with, it looks perfect to me for a road car - guess we all vary in what we feel is acceptable

In terms of additional power output, with the work you note, I'd be surprised if you would see more than 5-6 bhp improvement over a standard cam functioning as intended.

[plasticpig72]

Sorry for the 2 alan barkers, i logged in on the wrong one and not plasticpig.

With the camshaft what i mean is below 1500rpm the engine seems to be trying to clear it's throat a little.
At 1500rpm it starts to get better then at 2000rpm upwards it runs 100%.
I think i need to check the timing advance at tickover with my strobe.
The engine is fitted with "Piranha electronic ignition" which i understand is an old system.

Has someone here fitted a "VA19X Burton Kent" Camshaft.
Alan

[the other tim]

It might be a good idea to make sure the cam is timed in correctly, the factory marks are seldom right unless it's a standard factory cam. It's also possible to tweak the power band a little with advance and retard of the cam timing but probably wise to do a bit of research first.

[plasticpig72]

The Engine was done by Burton so i think it will be right.
On my 3000M it is standard and pulls nice and smooth from tickover.
I think the owner before of my 3000S was a bit of a boy racer because he also fitted 4 pot calipers at the front with ventilated discs. Which imho are not needed for the road, you can just fit better pads from Adrian.
I must say the 5 speed gearbox he fitted is very nice.
I will learn to live with the sporty cam.
I'm surprised nobody else has fitted a VA19X to their Essex V6.
Alan