Shaft cams CATCAMS Sport 4600236 - Opel CIH 8V 1.6-2.4L - 272

The universal sports camshaft for the entire Opel CIH 8-valve engine range

The CATCAMS camshaft reference 4600236 is a versatile sports camshaft specifically developed for all Opel engines with 8-valve CIH (Cam-In-Head) architecture,

from 1.6L to 2.4L

. Made of one-piece chilled cast iron, this camshaft guarantees maximum rigidity and exceptional wear resistance, even in the most demanding competition conditions.

Detailed technical characteristics

Camshaft profile:

Opening time @ 0.1mm:

272 deg intake / 272 deg exhaust

Opening time @ 1.0mm:

231 deg intake / 231 deg exhaust

Maximum valve lift:

11.25mm intake / 11.25mm exhaust

Cam lift:

7.50mm intake / 7.50mm exhaust

Lobe angle:

108 deg intake / 108 deg exhaust

Wedging @ 1.0mm:

7 deg before TDC / 44 deg after TDC (intake) - 43 deg before TDC / 8 deg after TDC (exhaust)

Valve lift at TDC:

1.85mm intake / 1.85mm exhaust

Type of pushers: Hydraulics (hydro) Important:

Valve lift and timing specifications are calculated with a fixed Skirter arm ratio of

RR 1.500

, obtained by replacing the original Skirter arms with CATCAMS Roller Skirter Arms roller Skirters.

Universal compatibility CIH 8V motors

This camshaft is compatible with

all Opel CIH 4-cylinder 8-valve engines from 1.6L to 2.4L

, including engine codes:

15S, 15N, 16S, 16N, 17S, 17N, 19S, 19N, 19E, 19SH, 19HL, 20S, 20E, 20N, 20EH, 22E, 24E, 24

. OPEL KADETT:

Kadett B 1.6 / 1.7 / 1.9 - 1965-1973

Kadett C 1.6S / 1.9 / 1.9E / 2.0 GT/E - 1973-1979 OPEL ASCONA:

Ascona A 1.6 / 1.9 - 1970-1975

Ascona B 1.6 / 1.9 / 2.0 - 1975-1981 OPEL MANTA:

Manta A 1.6 / 1.9 / 1.9 GT/E - 1970-1975

Manta B 1.6 / 1.9 / 2.0 / 2.0 GT/E - 1975-1988 OPEL:

B 1.7 / 1.9 - 1965-1971

C 1.7 / 1.9 - 1966-1971

D 1.7 / 1.9 / 2.0 - 1972-1977

E 1.8 / 1.9 / 2.0 - 1977-1986 OPEL GT:

GT 1.9 - 1968-1973 OPEL COMMODORE:

Commodore A 2.5 (4 cylinder CIH) - 1967-1971

Commodore B 2.5 (4 cylinder CIH) - 1972-1977

OPEL KAPITAN / ADMIRAL / DIPLOMAT:

Kapitan A / Admiral A / Diplomat A 2.8 (6-cylinder CIH) - 1964-1968

Kapitan B / Admiral B / Diplomat B 2.8 (6-cylinder CIH) - 1969-1977

OPEL OLYMPIA:

Olympia A 1.7 / 1.9 - 1967-1970

OPEL:

2.4i (C24) - 1992-1998

OPEL OMEGA:

Omega A 2.4i (C24) - 1987-1994

OPEL SENATOR:

Senator B 2.6 / 3.0 (6-cylinder CIH) - 1987-1993

VAUXHALL equivalent (UK market):

Cavalier Mk1 2.0 S / 2.0 E - 1978-1981

Carlton Mk1 / Mk2 2.0 S - 1978-1986

Carlton Mk3 2.6i / 3.0i - 1987-1993

OPEL BLITZ:

Blitz 1.9 / 2.5 (light utility vehicles) - 1970s

Performance and recommended use

The 272 deg sport profile of the CATCAMS 4600236 camshaft is specifically designed for

sports road use and trackday. This profile offers:

Significant increase in power and torque

thanks to better management of cylindrical filling

Excellent progressiveness

throughout the entire rev range

Steady slow motion

and flexibility at low revs preserved for daily use

Optimal versatility

between performance and usability

This profile provides an excellent first level of preparation to fully exploit the potential of your CIH engine without compromising reliability, whether you are in naturally aspirated or lightly turbo configuration.

Installation and configuration

compatible parts:

Camshaft pulleys:

O.E.M. (possibility of using CATCAMS adjustable pulleys to optimize timing)

Pushers (follower): O.E.M. hydraulic

Latch rests (valve lash): O.E.M.

Valves: O.E.M. Valve locks: O.E.M.

Upper retainers: O.E.M. Lower retainers: O.E.M.

External springs: O.E.M. Inner springs: O.E.M.

IMPORTANT - Original information on valve springs not available:

Original data regarding valve springs is not provided by the manufacturer. He is

imperative to check compatibility

of your current springs with this camshaft profile before installation.

CATCAMS recommendations for optimal performance:

Replacement of the original Skirter arms with

roller Skirter arms CATCAMS Roller Skirter Arms ratio 1.500

to obtain the lifting and setting specifications indicated

Checking and possible replacement of valve springs

depending on your configuration Using

CATCAMS adjustable camshaft pulleys

for optimal setting according to your preparation

Control of spring cups

and keys Spring load and length:

Installed load / length: 0kg @ 0.0mm (intake and exhaust)

Maximum load / lift: 0kg @ 0.0mm (intake and exhaust)

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