Adjustable cam sprockets are available for the inline 4s.  Autotech might be
one place to find those or just google around for tuner parts for VW golf
Jetta, rabbit new beetle.  Lots and lots of available aftermarket parts.  I
got a cam for my 1.8liter from Autotech for under $150 that gave me a few
more hp and some torque, but the power comes higher in the rpm range, which
is fine by me.  Not gonna make an inline behave like a WBX motor...thank
goodness, in MHO....
  I think they offer a stroker crank for that motor...that would give you
some "grunt".
  Don Hanson

On Thu, Feb 11, 2010 at 2:22 PM, Scott Daniel - Turbovans <
scottdaniel@turbovans.com> wrote:

> Ever hear of an adjustable cam sprocket ?
> 'Vario-cam' or something close  to that is in the back of my mind.
>
> enables you to advance or retard cam timing in small increments.
> this might be one possibly route to a solution for you.
>
> lowering compression ratio could possibly help, but that's harder to change
> of course.
>
> Scott
> www.turobvans.com
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Chris S" <szpejankowski@GMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Thursday, February 11, 2010 8:20 AM
> Subject: TIICO/ABA engine question
>
>
> Folks,
>>
>> Does anyone know how the TIICO camshaft compare the ABA cam?  Does anyone
>> have the specs, like lift, duration etc?
>>
>> I'm trying to analyze ways to increase torque and bottom end power of the
>> ABA.
>>
>> --
>> Chris S.
>> Disclaimer: "Death and serious injury may occur"
>>
>