Comp 200 Vs Comp 400

Blue02 · Post by **Blue02** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 9:06 pm

Does anyone know what the differences as far as gains with these two are? Any insite would be helpful.

ZeroChad · Post by **ZeroChad** » Fri Aug 21, 2009 9:40 pm

The 400 is made optimally for the magnum head whereas the 200 is for the standard head. I'd still recommend the 400 for the standard head. Its been done before on stock valve springs w/o an issue.

Blue02 · Post by **Blue02** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 7:25 am

What i meant was what does the 400 offer that the 200 does not? or vice versa?

bstc00 · Post by **bstc00** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 8:13 am

more power.

Post by **occasional demons** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 9:17 am

The 200 is close to the Magnum cam, the 400 is an upgrade for the Magnum.
Hence ZeroChad's statment.

http://www.compcams.com/Cam_Specs/Browse.aspx

Blue02 · Post by **Blue02** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 8:41 pm

So if yall had to pick one which would you pick......I can get the 200 for $65 shipped Used and the 400 cost about $260 shipped new.

SlvrACR · Post by **SlvrACR** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 8:58 pm

Your better off getting a Magnum one then the 200

neonslg09 · Post by **neonslg09** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 9:06 pm

poop.

i have a 200 uninstalled, i guess ill be looking for a magnum or 400

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 9:22 pm

The 200 is an alright cam, it's an upgrade from the stock cam. It's on par with being equal with the magnum cam. If you have one, throw it in the car, it's easy to do.

neonslg09 · Post by **neonslg09** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 9:26 pm

invujerry wrote:The 200 is an alright cam, it's an upgrade from the stock cam. It's on par with being equal with the magnum cam. If you have one, throw it in the car, it's easy to do.

would i see sustantial gains from the 400 in a non mag, compared to the 200?

INVUJerry · Post by **INVUJerry** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 9:34 pm

Oh yes. Big gains. You don't even need upgraded valve springs with the 400 either. The comp 400 has more lift, more overlap, it's a harder cam.

neonslg09 · Post by **neonslg09** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 9:38 pm

invujerry wrote:Oh yes. Big gains. You don't even need upgraded valve springs with the 400 either. The comp 400 has more lift, more overlap, it's a harder cam.

ill try and sell the 200 for some cash. they get the 400.

id rather what to get something better, than do it twice.

because by that time i plain on having the AMM manifold. so it would reap better benefits with the 400 than 200

Blue02 · Post by **Blue02** » Sat Aug 22, 2009 10:32 pm

yeh same here ill wait and try to find a 400 even though i can get that 200 for cheap as hell

NeonNick925 · Post by **NeonNick925** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 5:56 pm

i have the 200 installed in my 05'. Its a nice cam,but i still kick myself for not gettin the 400. If your gonna buy a cam get the 400 FORSURE!!

DR. GONZO · Post by **DR. GONZO** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 3:02 pm

just got my 400 from summit 277 including shipping it's beefy as hell can't wait til i get s achance to install it just waitin on my findaza cam gear so i only have to do it once

NeonNick925 · Post by **NeonNick925** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:44 pm

Dr Gonzo,you shoulda check out ebay, they have them for like 236$ shipped

Post by **occasional demons** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 8:48 pm

But he was supporting my local economy.

neonslg09 · Post by **neonslg09** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 9:43 pm

honduhHunter wrote:Dr Gonzo,you shoulda check out ebay, they have them for like 236$ shipped

more like 260 out the door.

and woo supporting local economy!

DR. GONZO · Post by **DR. GONZO** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:07 am

eh i'm not a huge fan of ebay i have gotten some stuff off their don't get me wrong but a yeah i'll pay the few extra buck and buy from someone that's been in business for ever instead of someone in china. especially when it comes to my motor

Post by **occasional demons** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 7:20 am

And try getting a 90 day "Hand Shake" garantee from ebay.

Not kissing Summit or anything, but it is much easier than returnng some stuff on ebay, some ebay companies are pretty decent too tho. You just have to do a bit of research on return policies, and feedback.
IDK if any of them would accept a return as long as 90 days tho.

DR. GONZO · Post by **DR. GONZO** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 1:51 pm

yeah i by electronics off ebay motor stuff i'll pay a lil extra for the peace of mind

NeonNick925 · Post by **NeonNick925** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 2:14 pm

Regardless where you got it,post up a video(soundclip) of the cam after install

There's a great write up on how to install it on here,that's what I used to install mine

ragek23 · Post by **ragek23** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 5:07 pm

GONZO-

Make sure you use the correct timming mark and don't make the same mistake i made with the fidanza

. Also you will have to cut a moon shape out of the timming belt cover so that u will be able to tune and use the gear. Not to mention that if you don't cut away part of the timing cover the fidanza will eat away at it anyway.

DR. GONZO · Post by **DR. GONZO** » Sat Sep 12, 2009 3:02 am

anychance you gotta pic of where i need to cut or will it be obvious where it should be?

ragek23 · Post by **ragek23** » Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:29 pm

it will be kinda of obvious, the slot adjusting screws on the cam gear are in the way plus you want to be able to tune the came gear and if you were to look at your car now obviously you can't see the cam gear with the cover on so you will have to cut it so that you will be able to tune it for the future.

DR. GONZO · Post by **DR. GONZO** » Sat Sep 12, 2009 11:59 pm

ok thanks

hardlivinlow · Post by **hardlivinlow** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 12:37 pm

can u just install the 400 without a adjustable cam gear? i have a 00 with a 99 block im rebuilding. will this be just a plug and play type thing?

bstc00 · Post by **bstc00** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 1:50 pm

yes. you dont need an adjustable cam gear to put the 400 in your car. i have the 400 and dont have an adjustable cam gear

hardlivinlow · Post by **hardlivinlow** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 1:58 pm

bstc00 wrote:yes. you dont need an adjustable cam gear to put the 400 in your car. i have the 400 and dont have an adjustable cam gear

you look to have a 00. was it a big performance increase? noticeable?

DR. GONZO · Post by **DR. GONZO** » Thu Sep 17, 2009 2:09 pm

the only reason why i'm doing the cam gear is i plan on either going turbo or nitrous and it will be easier to set the timing