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That's what I had done in my engine. Yes, when scavenging for hp where ever you can get it this is a modification that will give you a little more. However, the hp gain will only be realized at higher rpm. Using a straight cut gear will also give a smidgen more hp too, but you will gain more engine noise. Toby Erkson air_cooled_nut@pobox.com <-- Please use this address for email '72 VW Squareback 1.6L bored and stroked to 2.0L, Berg five-speed '95 VW Jetta III GL 2.0L, P-Chipped, Jamex sport suspension Portland, Oregon, http://www.icbm.org/ >-----Original Message----- >I'm fixing to tear into the ol type 4 to do a rebuild. I read >somewhere >that having a groove or two cut into the cam gear will give a >decent hp gain >because the gear doesn't have to squish the oil out from >between the gears. >Anyone have any comments? ------------------------------------------------------------------- Too much? Digest! mailto:type3-d-request@vwtype3.org Subj=subscribe