[pinoysi06]

also having tsx cams in my z3 will this pass me with emission. taking my time to upgrade everything will be a pain in ass to switch back come emission time. swapping valve springs,retainers,and tensioner back and fort just seems crazy and time staking. i use my z3 for DD.with all these swaps if i just switch back si cams on top of aftermarket valve spring,retainers and tentioner. will this work

 

[Vantage]

You are confusing me Pinoy.

Use the OEM valvetrain with the TSX cams, and they will pass emissions inspections just fime.

Thats the best part about TSX cams. They are a swap in and leave mod, all positive's and no negatives.

 

[Kenny311]

Kenny...

Less emissions chat, more TSX cam review!

:wigglesmiley:

also having tsx cams in my z3 will this pass me with emission. taking my time to upgrade everything will be a pain in ass to switch back come emission time. swapping valve springs,retainers,and tensioner back and fort just seems crazy and time staking. i use my z3 for DD.with all these swaps if i just switch back si cams on top of aftermarket valve spring,retainers and tentioner. will this work

I just got tsx cams for my DD, im pretty sure they would pass emissions with a stock catalytic converter. I for sure am not going to swap cams again for a smog check. tsx cams are your safest bet for a cam upgrade that would pass.

Thats the best part about TSX cams. They are a swap in and leave mod, all positive's and no negatives.

:yeahthat:

 

[PanamaSi2007]

You are confusing me Pinoy.

Use the OEM valvetrain with the TSX cams, and they will pass emissions inspections just fime.

Thats the best part about TSX cams. They are a swap in and leave mod, all positive's and no negatives.

Question: If emission is not a concern, then, the advisable would be to upgrade the valvetrain as well even with TSX cams, correct?

Thanks to anybody in anticipation for the reply.

 

[Kenny311]

cams alter emissions not valvetrain.

you can have a fully upgraded valvetrain on a stock motor, wouldn't alter emissions at all.

the cams change lift and duration, which changes the amount of fuel the motor consumers, which raises emission levels.

more aggressive cams are more polluting

 

[PanamaSi2007]

cams alter emissions not valvetrain.

you can have a fully upgraded valvetrain on a stock motor, wouldn't alter emissions at all.

the cams change lift and duration, which changes the amount of fuel the motor consumers, which raises emission levels.

more aggressive cams are more polluting

thanks for your reply.

 

[kris5597]

no need to change the factory valvetrain on the si with just drop in cams like tsx. the valvetrain on the si is stronger than the tsx valvetrain anyways. tsx does not use as much lift as we do. hence the reason why we gain power from increasing the valve lift on the tsx cams.

 

[PanamaSi2007]

This issue of looking for the "right" cams for a supercharged civic is so....confusing?

First, I was suggested to change only the intake cam for a TSX 06-08. I was already convinced. This was a suggestion from a well-known company.

Now, I received from another well-known tuner a suggestion to use Brian Crower, or BluePrint cams either a stage 2 or stage 3 cam dependind on HP desire and tuning options.

I've read lots of thread about this topic. And as I said before, I was almost convinced of the TSX cam setting. Off course, I want the highest HPs but limited to not losing good daily driving experience and reliability.

S.O.S.

 

[fightcity]

will i fail smog with these cams?

 

[Kenny311]

nope, as long as you have the stock cat in place.

 

[fightcity]

i'll buy some tsx cams. i'll post up videos and all that.
however i'm not buying these cams for a few months so don't hold your breath

 

[PanamaSi2007]

i'll buy some tsx cams. i'll post up videos and all that.
however i'm not buying these cams for a few months so don't hold your breath

i've ordered the tsx intake cam, but will install, tune, and dyno in february.

 

[Vantage]

ordered !?!? Wow, buying these through honda is 300+ per cam!

Most of us are getting both cams for that price.

 

[PanamaSi2007]

ordered !?!? Wow, buying these through honda is 300+ per cam!

Most of us are getting both cams for that price.

ebay brand new 300 each from an acura dealer. i just need the intake cam. i dont like to play around buying used items. it's just my way of thinking.

 

[Kenny311]

ill get videos as soon as i can fix my 2nd gear. i feel like a noob when i can't speed shift from 1st to 2nd up past 8k. i know its not me but still.

from what i've heard TSX cams are great for supercharged applications because of the intake cam, but too much exhaust overlap for turbocharged applications.

 

[TwIsTeD joel]

hsnap:



:vtec:

 

[kris5597]

from what ive been told tsx exhaust cam and jdm type r intake cam is the way to go for supercharged applications. because of the sweet duration.

 

[PanamaSi2007]

ill get videos as soon as i can fix my 2nd gear. i feel like a noob when i can't speed shift from 1st to 2nd up past 8k. i know its not me but still.

from what i've heard TSX cams are great for supercharged applications because of the intake cam, but too much exhaust overlap for turbocharged applications.

Yes, video please. Fix it soon. We like videos.

 

[PanamaSi2007]

from what ive been told tsx exhaust cam and jdm type r intake cam is the way to go for supercharged applications. because of the sweet duration.

the setting that you are referring to was with a RSX exhaust cam (not a TSX) and a JDM Typer R intake cam. It was for swap using a TSX engine supercharged, so the company that did this setting was looking for a smaller exhaust cam (for not lossing boost) and apparently the RSX exhaust cam is smaller than TSX, and did the opposite with the intake cam; that is, looking for a more aggresive intake cam than the TSX.

The world of cams, which I don't understand, but follow recommendations from sucessful experiences.

 

[Kenny311]

well the TSX cam is the most aggressive intake cam there is. unless you go aftermarket there arent any other options.

i believe with superchargers blow-through is an issue, which make OVERLAP the biggest issue. If the intake and exhaust are open at the same time, the supercharger forces the intake charge into the engine with so much force the charge goes straight through the block without combustion and you lose power for this small fraction of a second when this happens.

no matter what cams you get if they have overlap you are losing power. thats why it is so hard to get the correct cams for superchargers. i'd ask around to the aftermarket companies and get their opinions. They may end up recommending Turbo cams, who knows. I haven't seen many threads on this. IMO for F/I TSX cams as a straight drop in are not the best idea, although I have heard they are great.