1.6 verses 1.9 Camshaft

[ein bora]

Is the 1.6 non turbo cam the same as the one in a 1.9 IDI?? Just wondering as I have one and I'll keep it if it'll interchange.

Any info appreciated. Thanks.

[8v-of-fury]

I believe smokey eddy used his original 1.6td cam in his 1.9 prothe head.. and from what I have read the 1.6td and 1.6n/a are identical.. so all three must be the same..

maybe someone who knows for sure can chime in..

[truckinwagen]

there are subtle differences between the cams, but not enough to affect fitment or performance.
I think it had to do with changes in emissions standards.

[Rabbit on Roids]

the n/a and td 1.6 cams have a profile thats very close to the same. 1.9 cams have less lift.

[smutts]

http://www.vwdiesel.net/forum/index.php?topic=24129.msg184830#msg184830

Here were my findings on the SB idi turbo diesel cams, or follow the links back. 

[ryanp]

might save the 1.6d shaft for the 1Y as i imagine it's a little less strict for emissions purposes!