tito1324

i need help once again from the guys with experience,i'm almost done with the build. i have some new manly rods with 84mm cp pistons 9.1 compression ratio, and also have a new borgwarner s257sxe. going to use gsr crank and upgraded springs . i'm at the point where i'm trying to decide what cams i should buy,i was thinking skunk2 tuner series stage 2 or 1, not to sure, want to get closest ones to oem integra type r. the goal is to be at 450 hp 500 max!

ssmrico

all those goodies for just 500 :O let it eat haha ill do stage 2 that's what im about to put on now

tito1324

yeah just don't want to take all the reliability away that's why i'm shooting for those number and i'm on a sleeved block...do you happen to know which one of the skunk2s are like the itr cams? cuz i been reading and says i need to upgrade valves if i go with stage 2 and i wanted to use my stock gsr valves

ssmrico

the 2 from what I read and been told that's why I got them. and oh ok true at 600 u will be fine I been fine at that with a block guard now going with a sleeved one

TheShodan

iTrader: (14)

No. Stick with the Tuner Stage 1 please. Especially for that size turbocharger. Those running the stage 2 will need to readjust their cam gears to dial out additional valve overlap anyway.

k20z1ej1

tuner 1s are the ITR copy

tito1324

ok so i will be sticking with the skunk2 tuner series stage 1..thanks for the help guys much appreciated,will be ordering those today's then all i need is little stuff water pump,spring etc. i'm sure i'll be on here again asking for help lol almost don't tho, then car going to paint shop

TheShodan

iTrader: (14)

That is not correct. It is slightly larger than the capabilities of the 00-01 ITR / CTR camshaft. Similar to the Edlebrock 4730 camshaft. Still C.A.R.B legal, but it is not identical to a Type R profile. So the word "copy" is not correctly used in this case.

ssmrico

true... me

k20z1ej1

Thats fair. I didnt intend to imply that the lift and duration specs are identical, i was saying that, per the OP's question, tuner 1s are closer to the ITRs than tuner 2s.

dual_turbo30

go with the tuner 2

extremeracer

Tuner 1's or ITR's are the proven candidates for your type of setup. The GSC T1's are another option but may need a bit more turbo to be really effective (this is a point of debate though).

seelback

tuner 1's will suit your needs better.

TheShodan

iTrader: (14)

Unlike the Pro1s, GSCT1s can work with most turbos that are anywhere from 41lbs/min-80lbs/min. So, if he wants to, he can use those as well.

tito1324

yeah so i already ordered the skunk2 tuner 1's... almost have everything to build the motor back up..only need a couple small things..springs water pump etc