For those making power with a single turbo or a built engine running high boost, exhaust cam drift ("cam walk") is a common limit your tuner will run into. NRW Design's S58 exhaust cam blocks are designed to help prevent cam walk so your tuner can dial in the car without this sporadic issue.
Exhaust cam load: On the S58, the exhaust camshaft drives two high-pressure fuel pumps. When tuned, especially with stiffer valve springs or higher fuel-pressure demands from upgraded HPFPs, the extra mechanical load can exceed what the VANOS system can comfortably control, causing exhaust cam timing drift.
Fuel-pressure variability: As cam timing wanders at high load or RPM, the HPFPs are no longer driven in a stable pattern. Fuel pressure can sag or oscillate, leading to inconsistent AFRs and DME interventions such as timing pulls or throttle closures.
Erratic engine behavior: With cam phasing and fuel pressure both fluctuating, the engine becomes less predictable, which can undermine both performance and long-term reliability at elevated power levels.
Available in 102°, 109°, and Full Lock. Price is for the cam blocks only.