Skunk2 Camshafts

[K20Devil]

Hello fellow 8th gen,

I'm debating on getting camshafts and I was looking thru and came up with two options. I will either choose Skunk2 Stage 1 or 2 tuner camshafts or go with the Toda Vtec Killer cams. Please give me some of your inputs so it can help me decide. Thanks guys

[Strate L O S S]

Pass on both

The Si have 3 lobe VTEC rockers on both cams so no need for "vtec killer" cams, as for skunk2... People have had serious problems running those cams so I'd be weary going to that brand.

[98luder]

Originally Posted by Strate L O S S

Pass on both

The Si have 3 lobe VTEC rockers on both cams so no need for "vtec killer" cams, as for skunk2... People have had serious problems running those cams so I'd be weary going to that brand.

still issues with the skunk2 Version3 cams?

[K20Devil]

Strate L O S S, Thanks for the input guess I will continue my search on camshafts

[Strate L O S S]

Originally Posted by 98luder

still issues with the skunk2 Version3 cams?

IDK but are you willing to find out ?

Personally if a particular cam has had issues I would stay away from it. That's me though.

[allmotorfa5]

I've run over 75 sets of Skunk2 Tuner 3 Version 3's on a couple cars. All we did was what most skip and replace the tensioner with a new honda oem unit.

Haven't had any issues and I beat the living piss out these cars as well. So if the chain was going to jump and send the valves crashing, I would of did it already.

[Strate L O S S]

[k20beast]

Yup i replaced the tensioner with a oem one as well. Im just running s2 stage one tho

[fid3L]

a friend of mine has been running stage2 v3 cams

My skunk2 stage 2 v3 cams after 30k, kudos to skunk2

[cam36]

When you guys say you replaced the tensioner with an OEM one what do you mean? Did Honda make a stronger one available?


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[fid3L]

after market ones...Im going to use Hybrid Racing

[Strate L O S S]

Originally Posted by cam36

When you guys say you replaced the tensioner with an OEM one what do you mean? Did Honda make a stronger one available?


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Sorta but not really, it's just that getting a new one in there instead of the used one on the car.

[cam36]

Originally Posted by Strate L O S S

Sorta but not really, it's just that getting a new one in there instead of the used one on the car.

Okay that makes sense, thanks man, I'm still toying with the idea of going cams or not lol


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[Strate L O S S]

supercharger is a way better value IMO.

Changing valve train ain't cheap, at best I've seen on stock block was 30hp increase.

Supercharger gives you instant 60-70 at the wheels with OEM reliability.

decisions decisions

[cam36]

Originally Posted by Strate L O S S

supercharger is a way better value IMO.

Changing valve train ain't cheap, at best I've seen on stock block was 30hp increase.

Supercharger gives you instant 60-70 at the wheels with OEM reliability.

decisions decisions

Good to know, I gotta play lotto more....hey ya never know


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[willber]

Originally Posted by Strate L O S S

supercharger is a way better value IMO.

Changing valve train ain't cheap, at best I've seen on stock block was 30hp increase.

Supercharger gives you instant 60-70 at the wheels with OEM reliability.

decisions decisions

It all depend on what you like or want.All motor or boost.

[willber]

Originally Posted by Strate L O S S

Pass on both

The Si have 3 lobe VTEC rockers on both cams so no need for "vtec killer" cams, as for skunk2... People have had serious problems running those cams so I'd be weary going to that brand.

skunk2 stage2 cams are tricky.Its all about the tune if you have problems or not.They make good top end power.The low cam doesn't like high cam angles.keep them low and your good. I have sk2 stg2 v 3 cams and they are no joke.Pulls hard!!!!!!!! With all the right bolt on you'll make good power

[Strate L O S S]

Originally Posted by willber

It all depend on what you like or want.All motor or boost.

I agree on that, I was just saying in terms of value ($ per hp).

Something special about NA IMO.

[sofakingfresh]

Originally Posted by allmotorfa5

I've run over 75 sets of Skunk2 Tuner 3 Version 3's on a couple cars. All we did was what most skip and replace the tensioner with a new honda oem unit.

Haven't had any issues and I beat the living piss out these cars as well. So if the chain was going to jump and send the valves crashing, I would of did it already.

why would you run over 75 sets on just a couple cars lol. replacing them monthly?

[willber]

Originally Posted by Strate L O S S

I agree on that, I was just saying in terms of value ($ per hp).

Something special about NA IMO.

True