Cams?

nnightingale · 06-25-2008, 09:26 AM

I am really thinking of getting cams soon (30 to 60 days) does anyone have information that would help me decide which set to get? Or which set it right for my setup so far. I am planning on getting a turbo in a few years but I want that extra power now. So I am thinking of getting a stage 1 set but can't decide on which company to got with.

**NitrousG35** · 06-25-2008, 09:32 AM

One of the guys from here in Minnesota got some TSX cams. After installing them, he was quite disappointed. He offered to sell them to me. He plans on getting Skunk2 Stage 2 cams.

I have given serious consideration to Brian Crower cams. They require different springs and retainers.

One of the nice things about the TSX cams is that they are a drop in. You don't need to change the valve springs or retainers.

I probably would go with IPS cams, but I heard they stopped making them. Can someone verify this?

mikehmike · 06-25-2008, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by NitrousG35

One of the guys from here in Minnesota got some TSX cams. After installing them, he was quite disappointed. He offered to sell them to me. He plans on getting Skunk2 Stage 2 cams.

I have given serious consideration to Brian Crower cams. They require different springs and retainers.

One of the nice things about the TSX cams is that they are a drop in. You don't need to change the valve springs or retainers.

I probably would go with IPS cams, but I heard they stopped making them. Can someone verify this?

Guy at my work at IPS cams about 2months ago, I think they still make them...but dont quote me. Also IPS cams made the car have nice gains+sound good but it did bring that MPG down.

Also I BELIEVE people have said brian cower cams are good for n/a cars? I forget the brand which was said to be good for F/I cars

MTuning · 06-25-2008, 09:47 AM

the best thing is to understand lift and duration and go from there.

***Matauz*** · 06-25-2008, 09:49 AM

Im leaning towards skunk2 stage 1 cams for my self, I need to get my computer back first from hondata. Then again the BC cams look promising but im not ready to change springs etc

saiaba · 06-25-2008, 09:50 AM

arent cams mildly not worht it atm, without tuning avail on our cars?

nnightingale · 06-25-2008, 09:51 AM

Ok I looked them up (Google is my friend) I see they make the cams for RSX-S not sure about the k20z3 though. I say that because it was developed with the k-pro installed. Since that is not a option I am not sure about that. I also know that most of the cams suggest that you run a different springs and retainers. I thought about the skunk2 stage1 cams but not sure about them yet. I think I heard someone say they were crap so it is making me rethink my decision. So the ones I have heard about are:

1) Greddy
2) Buddy Club
3) Skunk2
4) Brain Crower
5) Toda
6) IPS Cams - thanks to NitrousG35
7) TSX Cams

So now I am thinking of a stage1 set because I don't want to get too aggressive and I don't want to have to replace all my internals yet. Plus without a real tunning option out for our cars I think the stage2 + set would be too much for the engine.

nnightingale · 06-25-2008, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saiaba

arent cams mildly not worht it atm, without tuning avail on our cars?

That is why I would like to get a stage 1 for now and see what happens.

mikehmike · 06-25-2008, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nnightingale

Ok I looked them up (Google is my friend) I see they make the cams for RSX-S not sure about the k20z3 though. I say that because it was developed with the k-pro installed. Since that is not a option I am not sure about that. I also know that most of the cams suggest that you run a different springs and retainers. I thought about the skunk2 stage1 cams but not sure about them yet. I think I heard someone say they were crap so it is making me rethink my decision. So the ones I have heard about are:

1) Greddy
2) Buddy Club
3) Skunk2
4) Brain Crower
5) Toda
6) IPS Cams - thanks to NitrousG35
7) TSX Cams

So now I am thinking of a stage1 set because I don't want to get too aggressive and I don't want to have to replace all my internals yet. Plus without a real tunning option out for our cars I think the stage2 + set would be too much for the engine.

Personally I am not getting cams until I have:

Exhaust
Header
IMG (have it)
TB spacer/gaskets (have it)
intake (have it)
Torque dampener

Then at the same time as cams (most likely stage1) I will get a new clutch,flywheel and maybe brakes

nnightingale · 06-25-2008, 09:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MTuning

the best thing is to understand lift and duration and go from there.

I do understand lift and duration, but not every company was made equal. And for someone that has not installed this before means I have a lot of research to do before I make a final decision on what to get and if I am going to install them or am I going to pay someone to install them.

nnightingale · 06-25-2008, 10:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikehmike

Personally I am not getting cams until I have:

Exhaust
Header
IMG (have it)
TB spacer/gaskets (have it)
intake (have it)
Torque dampener

Then at the same time as cams (most likely stage1) I will get a new clutch,flywheel and maybe brakes

I have all that plus more look at my profile you will see hence why I am looking into cams hehe

***Matauz*** · 06-25-2008, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by saiaba

arent cams mildly not worht it atm, without tuning avail on our cars?

For us guys trying every bit for power, its worth it to us

***Matauz*** · 06-25-2008, 10:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nnightingale

I have all that plus more look at my profile you will see hence why I am looking into cams hehe

Same here

nnightingale · 06-25-2008, 10:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matauz

For us guys trying every bit for power, its worth it to us

I totally agree with you on that I would really like to get Nitrous soon also, but one step at a time.

mikehmike · 06-25-2008, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nnightingale

I have all that plus more look at my profile you will see hence why I am looking into cams hehe

ya I didnt even check! I'm a noob, you do have a good amount of stuff =). I see you have new spark plugs,etc now all you need is to upgrade your fuel system and you are ready for

BOOST!

But I would at this time probably go brian cower cams personally if I were to upgrade.

nnightingale · 06-25-2008, 10:18 AM

^^ Yeah I think I will get the Skunk2 composite fuel rail if I can find one

mikehmike · 06-25-2008, 10:20 AM

^
Go ahead and get like 550cc injectors and a fuel regulator and BAMN slap on that supercharger or turbo...then we can trade cars =)

nnightingale · 06-25-2008, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by mikehmike

^
Go ahead and get like 550cc injectors and a fuel regulator and BAMN slap on that supercharger or turbo...then we can trade cars =)

NO o wait HELL NO

mikehmike · 06-25-2008, 10:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nnightingale

NO o wait HELL NO

quick question, with stage 1 or 2 colder spark plugs it doesnt HURT to add them even if your not pushing enough HP or F/I right? Its bascially like future proofing almost?

***Matauz*** · 06-25-2008, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nnightingale

^^ Yeah I think I will get the Skunk2 composite fuel rail if I can find one

Im thinking the same thing

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NitrousG35 Mr. Cowl Induction Join Date: May 2007 Location: To Infiniti and beyond... Posts: 10,377 Wild VTEC'n Bill iTrader: 3 / 100%	One of the guys from here in Minnesota got some TSX cams. After installing them, he was quite disappointed. He offered to sell them to me. He plans on getting Skunk2 Stage 2 cams. I have given serious consideration to Brian Crower cams. They require different springs and retainers. One of the nice things about the TSX cams is that they are a drop in. You don't need to change the valve springs or retainers. I probably would go with IPS cams, but I heard they stopped making them. Can someone verify this? __________________

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nnightingale Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Towson, MD Posts: 770 Nathan Nightingale iTrader: 0 / 0%	Ok I looked them up (Google is my friend) I see they make the cams for RSX-S not sure about the k20z3 though. I say that because it was developed with the k-pro installed. Since that is not a option I am not sure about that. I also know that most of the cams suggest that you run a different springs and retainers. I thought about the skunk2 stage1 cams but not sure about them yet. I think I heard someone say they were crap so it is making me rethink my decision. So the ones I have heard about are: 1) Greddy 2) Buddy Club 3) Skunk2 4) Brain Crower 5) Toda 6) IPS Cams - thanks to NitrousG35 7) TSX Cams So now I am thinking of a stage1 set because I don't want to get too aggressive and I don't want to have to replace all my internals yet. Plus without a real tunning option out for our cars I think the stage2 + set would be too much for the engine.

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nnightingale Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Towson, MD Posts: 770 Nathan Nightingale iTrader: 0 / 0%	^^ Yeah I think I will get the Skunk2 composite fuel rail if I can find one

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mikehmike Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Fredericksburg,Virginia Age: 24 Posts: 819 Michael iTrader: 0 / 0%	^ Go ahead and get like 550cc injectors and a fuel regulator and BAMN slap on that supercharger or turbo...then we can trade cars =)