IMHO
Step one: Road going car
Step Two: Track day car
We all want lots of horses but it’s not the “ be all and end all” as they are not always quite where we want them to be! From my experience, (not of Cain’s version) even though the remap delivers more power and torque, it only really appears at 3.5k revs and above. So spirited road driving will see results, but its not exactly going to blow your socks off! Fuel consumption should remain much the same.
Going cammy, seems to conflict with the original elements that were deemed critical. Depending on choice of cam of course, generally idle becomes more lumpy and needs higher revs. Low down torque may be sacrificed somewhat in exchange for top end. Fuel consumption is bound to falter.
If in pursuit of more useable power, I would be looking to drop a 2.5 motor in, as has been done successfully by one of out TMers down in Cornwall.
