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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 02:54 PM
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I have a b20 bottom end built, looking to get my block sleeved in the near future. My head is stock and I am also gonna build it very soon. I just noticed that Brian crower is a lot cheaper than other popular brands like skunk2 etc. I know crower has been around for a while, just wondering if they are good cams, good quality etc, or is the price the only difference. Thank u
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 03:00 PM
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for boost oem itr cams never dissappoint, and they are not too bad on the pocket book
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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I want something aggressive. I was looking at the stage 2 or 3 bc turbo cams
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 03:58 PM
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avoid "turbo" specific cams. they always seem to disappoint in the top end power department. if you want something a little more aggressive than OEM choose their stage 2 n/a cam. im sure it will spank their turbo grind and the OEM cam in power.

brian crower or crower cams/valve train is good stuff. you wont have any issues using those.
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 05:16 PM
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Thanks. Any more advice? But bringin it back to topic. Are they good quality cams? (Brian crower)
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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yes they are good quality....just make sure you or the person installing them knows what they are doing and you won't have any problems.
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 09:53 AM
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Does anyone else have experience with turbo cams as non-vtec says to go with the n/a stage 2 cams?
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 10:41 AM
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No need for "turbo cams". just stay with the NA OEM. Stage II NA cams like Skunk2 are made for larger turbos (61mm & larger). Not the run of the mill T3/T04 setups. Stick to the OEM
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by TheShodan
No need for "turbo cams". just stay with the NA OEM. Stage II NA cams like Skunk2 are made for larger turbos (61mm & larger). Not the run of the mill T3/T04 setups. Stick to the OEM
x2. I ran OEM type r for a while and they were great with my 35r. when I went with the topmount and GT40R i put in all motor VTEC killers and they have done awesome but def not good for street driving!!! hahahaha. everyone i know who runs turbo cams either has or is switching to GSR or type r OEM's
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by boostedb20ek
I want something aggressive. I was looking at the stage 2 or 3 bc turbo cams
Stay away from the BC cams.IMO
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Old Dec 25, 2009 | 12:07 PM
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Recently a few "Brian Crower" cams have been snapping. Some people think they got a large batch of bad steel, or brought some **** cams out of mothballs.

"Crower" NA cams are usually what people use.
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Old Dec 26, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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Alright, I guess some stage 2 cams will be what I'm gettin. Thanks
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