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Old 12-19-2001, 12:45 PM
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Im going to get my CTR's and valvetrain installed into my GSR next week. is there anything i need to know before i get this done?

i know i need to get a valve adjustment, but is there anything else?

and how much is a good price for the install?

im getting CTR cams, Spoon cam gears, ITR valvetrain, Portflow Retainers and Spoon Headgasket installed. TIA

anyone in Houston wanna get a group dyno going when i break these bad boys in?
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Default Re: Cam & Valvetrain install question (da_rockwilda)

Oh, you're paying somebody to do the work? I'd offer to help if my schedule wasn't hellatious enough.

If I ever get a header for the GS-R, I'd like to dyno and see how much of a difference it made.
Old 12-19-2001, 12:53 PM
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Default Re: Cam & Valvetrain install question (Jesse H)

thanks for the offer, but yeah, im going to end up paying someone.

i dont have a spring compressor nor the experience to use it. im also scared to mess with anything internally because i don't have the proper tools (torque wrench, valve adjustment tool etc.)
Old 12-19-2001, 04:39 PM
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Default Re: Cam & Valvetrain install question (da_rockwilda)

Enjoy:
http://www.c-speedracing.com/howto/caminstall/cam.html
Old 12-19-2001, 05:20 PM
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Default Re: Cam & Valvetrain install question (da_rockwilda)

get all ur gaskets, seals, and grommets replaced with OE stuff

what type of header u using??

i would recommend ITr outer and portflow inner valvesprings

but ur set up sounds good
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Default Re: Cam & Valvetrain install question (da_rockwilda)

sure, let me know when and I'll drive to Houston
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Default Re: Cam & Valvetrain install question (1fastGSR)

as of now, stock header, but ever since the "great header test" got back, im leaning towards a type-one, or a DC JDM. but that wont be for a while cause i have to drop my car....still stock height

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Default Re: Cam & Valvetrain install question (da_rockwilda)

is it possible to change your valve seals when you change your springs / retainers?
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Default Re: Cam & Valvetrain install question (da_rockwilda)

wow....that C-speed site makes it look really easy! i might put in my skunk cams myself
Old 12-20-2001, 01:09 PM
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Looks easy and is easy are two different things.
If you don't have much experience working on an engine, pay someone to do it. I learned that the hard way (it's kind of embarassing to have to tow your car to the shop cause you screwed the pooch on an install).
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