182/214 vs 188/220 - Competition Diesel.Com

Turbobark · 03-08-2017, 07:53 PM

Made some searches, found some info, but I thought I'd just ask you guys.

I am currently in the process of a rebuild on my engine, and it has a 188/220 Hamilton in it. Since I'm always wanting to buy things, I've been looking at the 182/214 Hamilton.

From what I've gathered:

188/220: Idle-4200 (More efficient on the top end)
182/214: Idle-3700 (More mid-range efficiency)

Now my question is this, could I actually gain some power going with the 182/214? Or would I lose power? They say it is more efficient on the bottom end compared to the one I'm running, and I'll never see 4000rpm on the drag strip. Should I go for this cam? Or, if it isn't broke... you get the idea.

I have a ported head, intercooler, and s472sxe for air.

Any help is appreciated, thanks!

Justappumped24v · 03-08-2017, 08:42 PM

The 182/214 will be your best bet to spool that 472. 188/220 is the biggest drop in cam they recommend and will still improve your performance but if you have a 5.9 with a turbo that big on a vp truck you're better off with the 182. Not too mention a vp won't even fuel to max cam potential of the 188/220

SKYNYRD · 03-08-2017, 08:50 PM

I have one of the older 181/210 hamilton cams that I have been running for years and it spools turbos pretty quickly and there is plenty of bottom end power.

jlbayes · 03-09-2017, 07:56 AM

Casey?

CorneliusRox · 03-09-2017, 08:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Justappumped24v

The 182/214 will be your best bet to spool that 472. 188/220 is the biggest drop in cam they recommend and will still improve your performance but if you have a 5.9 with a turbo that big on a vp truck you're better off with the 182. Not too mention a vp won't even fuel to max cam potential of the 188/220

I think this is spot on. I also think that you're going to spend a decent amount on a pretty similar cam, compared to the one you currently have. I am not sure you're going to notice a difference, and if you do, I think it'll be very slight.

Turbobark · 03-09-2017, 11:36 AM

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Originally Posted by CorneliusRox

I think this is spot on. I also think that you're going to spend a decent amount on a pretty similar cam, compared to the one you currently have. I am not sure you're going to notice a difference, and if you do, I think it'll be very slight.

I agree, I'm going to leave it. Thanks everyone for the replies!

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Originally Posted by jlbayes

Casey?

Jacob?

Justappumped24v · 03-09-2017, 07:57 PM

Casey Dixon?

Turbobark · 03-10-2017, 01:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Justappumped24v

Casey Dixon?

Lmao what is this

yes everyone it is I, back from the dead.

Justappumped24v · 03-10-2017, 05:45 PM

Hahaha haven't seen your truck in ages. Work busy or what?

Turbobark · 03-10-2017, 07:09 PM

Yep, this past year has basically been straight work and no fun. The truck has sat since August and with the NHRDA thing in Sacramento on April 7th, I figured I'd try and get it running again. I went and cracked the damn block so that's why I'm having to rebuild it.

Do you think you will make it out there?

Justappumped24v · 03-10-2017, 08:33 PM

I'll be there. Not racing though. Have to pick up parts and a trailer so I don't want to risk something breaking.

jlbayes · 03-13-2017, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Turbobark

Jacob?

Just making sure mang! Keep getting side tracked and been meaning to get ahold of ya.

03-08-2017, 07:53 PM	#1
Turbobark Name: Turbobark Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Cali Member`s Gallery Posts: 29	182/214 vs 188/220 Made some searches, found some info, but I thought I'd just ask you guys. I am currently in the process of a rebuild on my engine, and it has a 188/220 Hamilton in it. Since I'm always wanting to buy things, I've been looking at the 182/214 Hamilton. From what I've gathered: 188/220: Idle-4200 (More efficient on the top end) 182/214: Idle-3700 (More mid-range efficiency) Now my question is this, could I actually gain some power going with the 182/214? Or would I lose power? They say it is more efficient on the bottom end compared to the one I'm running, and I'll never see 4000rpm on the drag strip. Should I go for this cam? Or, if it isn't broke... you get the idea. I have a ported head, intercooler, and s472sxe for air. Any help is appreciated, thanks! __________________ *Casey* 1999 Cummins VP44 Carli Suspension 3.0 Dominator, Mach 4 Inj, Fenley Turbo HX35R, Goerend Transmission

03-08-2017, 08:42 PM	#2
Justappumped24v Name: Justappumped24v Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Illinois Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,311	The 182/214 will be your best bet to spool that 472. 188/220 is the biggest drop in cam they recommend and will still improve your performance but if you have a 5.9 with a turbo that big on a vp truck you're better off with the 182. Not too mention a vp won't even fuel to max cam potential of the 188/220 __________________ 05 QCSB24v HTD 6.8L, DDP fueling PDD shifted 2011 MCSB 6.7, built 68rfe

03-08-2017, 08:50 PM	#3
SKYNYRD Name: SKYNYRD Title: "Drunkard" Status: Not Here Join Date: May 2007 Location: Harpers Ferry, WV Member`s Gallery Posts: 5,666	I have one of the older 181/210 hamilton cams that I have been running for years and it spools turbos pretty quickly and there is plenty of bottom end power. __________________ Leonard 79 VW rabbit diesel (ALH & 4motion ) 04.5 rclb 4x4 01 & 03 VW Golf TDI 05 rcsb 2wd (in progress) ROSKOE115: "It's ain't avatar material but I'd hit it!"

03-09-2017, 07:56 AM	#4
jlbayes Name: jlbayes Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: michigan Member`s Gallery Posts: 2,399	Casey? __________________ Jacob, 97 rclb

03-09-2017, 07:57 PM	#7
Justappumped24v Name: Justappumped24v Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Illinois Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,311	Casey Dixon? __________________ 05 QCSB24v HTD 6.8L, DDP fueling PDD shifted 2011 MCSB 6.7, built 68rfe

03-10-2017, 05:45 PM	#9
Justappumped24v Name: Justappumped24v Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Illinois Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,311	Hahaha haven't seen your truck in ages. Work busy or what? __________________ 05 QCSB24v HTD 6.8L, DDP fueling PDD shifted 2011 MCSB 6.7, built 68rfe

03-10-2017, 07:09 PM	#10
Turbobark Name: Turbobark Title: Rookie Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Cali Member`s Gallery Posts: 29	Yep, this past year has basically been straight work and no fun. The truck has sat since August and with the NHRDA thing in Sacramento on April 7th, I figured I'd try and get it running again. I went and cracked the damn block so that's why I'm having to rebuild it. Do you think you will make it out there? __________________ *Casey* 1999 Cummins VP44 Carli Suspension 3.0 Dominator, Mach 4 Inj, Fenley Turbo HX35R, Goerend Transmission

03-10-2017, 08:33 PM	#11
Justappumped24v Name: Justappumped24v Title: Too Much Time Status: Not Here Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Illinois Member`s Gallery Posts: 1,311	I'll be there. Not racing though. Have to pick up parts and a trailer so I don't want to risk something breaking. __________________ 05 QCSB24v HTD 6.8L, DDP fueling PDD shifted 2011 MCSB 6.7, built 68rfe