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HoNda PriNcess
05-21-2007, 05:42 PM
Nothing is really done to my motor yet, but I really want a cam... would it be worthwhile or is it gonna do absolutly nothing?
SOHCinWA
05-21-2007, 05:45 PM
Girl... goto bisimoto.com and they will point you in the right direction
dkid15
05-21-2007, 05:59 PM
Yes some guy on here made 125whp with just crower stage 2 and valvetrain kit.
pnoyboldstar
05-21-2007, 06:28 PM
remember in NA every HP counts!
gimmezell
05-21-2007, 06:32 PM
Yes some guy on here made 125whp with just crower stage 2 and valvetrain kit.

That's the exact number I made with a Crower Stage 2.

http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n52/gimmezell/dyno.jpg
crooked muffla
05-22-2007, 12:11 AM
whatd u use to tune???
gimmezell
05-22-2007, 04:59 AM
Tuned on Crome.
replica
05-22-2007, 08:34 AM
"Worth it" is relative. Look at the cost of the build per hp. You'll need the cam, valves, valvesprings, chrome/hondata, install costs (if applicable)....I wouldn't be suprized if you're close to $1,000 after all is done. Not that I'm advising against it, just costs alot for what it is.
Altyman
05-22-2007, 09:08 AM
If your car is like it is in the link in your sig, I'd go with an IM before! Y8 IM are cheap and it's said they are a good upgrade! I/H/E is a good start, remove the bottle necks before you play in valvetrain things!
Toddnos
05-22-2007, 09:30 AM
get a cam(stage one), cam gear, and fpr....no need for ecu tuning..an hour on the dyno with this style set up on a stock d16y8 yeilded 127 hp, and 110 tq.
riva
05-22-2007, 09:35 AM
No.
MrHalder
05-22-2007, 09:40 AM
go for it, let us know how things worked... but why add a cam if your selling it? (according to your sig)
replica
05-22-2007, 10:02 AM
get a cam(stage one), cam gear, and fpr....no need for ecu tuning..an hour on the dyno with this style set up on a stock d16y8 yeilded 127 hp, and 110 tq.
More info? That's a really high number compared to people with stage 2 and 3 cams...
Toddnos
05-22-2007, 10:08 AM
More info? That's a really high number compared to people with stage 2 and 3 cams...
jg85vt35 cam/skunk2 camgear/ b&M FPR/DC 421 header...dyno at DPR in Gardena Ca. That was before i put a a6 bottom end, and head mill/port from JG.
SOHC_STUDENT
05-22-2007, 11:14 AM
pick a goal for the car and a budget

call me :wink:
gimmezell
05-22-2007, 12:12 PM
I'll be boosting in about a month. Stage 2 was nice for a year or so.
dkid15
05-22-2007, 12:19 PM
My bad gimmezel you are teh one, i just couldnt remember your name.
gimmezell
05-22-2007, 01:19 PM
My bad gimmezel you are teh one, i just couldnt remember your name.
I'm honored that anyone would remember me.
89civicracer
05-22-2007, 02:58 PM
In other words YES. . it would be better then stock with a cam. .
dhetz
05-22-2007, 03:51 PM
guys..
for my d16z6
which is better between crower stage 3 and bisimoto level 2

any suggest and comment about this for you all have experience with that

thx
HoNda PriNcess
05-22-2007, 04:48 PM
go for it, let us know how things worked... but why add a cam if your selling it? (according to your sig)

well i wish i knew. i want to get rid of it but i just keep putting $$ into her. ugh. i guess thats what happens when you get bit by the bug. well i want to go turbo eventually. until then, im just trying to do little things. hey now, no making fun of me either!
leshok
05-22-2007, 05:52 PM
Do you still have the Y7 in your del sol? We could start from there.
HoNda PriNcess
05-22-2007, 06:04 PM
alright. start there. i have all the components for a y8 swap but ugh. i don't know where to start.
builthatch
05-22-2007, 06:11 PM
alright. start there. i have all the components for a y8 swap but ugh. i don't know where to start.

i don't think lower level cams are worth it at all...

you might want to try if anything a delta regrind, because they are so cheap...but the y7 is really a poor platform for a cam upgrade, esp with that intake manifold, intake and stock exhaust manifold!

i'd rather see you get a maybe a vtec head w/ a p28 & blox intake mani, nice "cold air" intake, nice header and appropriate exhaust to match. if you want to boost later, fine, you can sell the good stuff easily.

btw, I can't e-stalk you on myspace because you are private!
builthatch
05-22-2007, 06:19 PM
guys..
for my d16z6
which is better between crower stage 3 and bisimoto level 2

any suggest and comment about this for you all have experience with that

thx

i do not think there is a better cam than the crower 3, period.
sohcvtec420
05-22-2007, 07:21 PM
If you're gonna change cams, have every bolt-on you can get first. I swapped heads for one that has mild port work, crower stg 2 cam and valvetrain and got 127whp with a stock ecu and just a VAFC.

Cams need headwork to be able to really breathe, but in the mean time, have a good bit of other shit done before you start opening the head up.