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Old 03-01-2009, 09:09 AM
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ok im getting a ctr intake cam for my gsr is it worth it to get the exhaust cam as well or is the ctr exhaust cam the same as a gsr one, i have heard it is just wanted to no 4 sure
Old 03-01-2009, 09:30 AM
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ctr exhaust cam is better than your gsr ex cam but you must use dual valve springs to run the ctr cam.
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even with only the intake cam? its an oem part i dont think i need to upgrade my valve train...
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If I remember correctly, the Gs-R uses dual valve springs on the intake side and single's on the exhaust side, so to run the ctr exhaust cam, you would need the dual valve springs as stated above
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oo ok so that im just gonna slap in the intake cam only.
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Default Re: ummm ctr cam question!

u dont need to use duel valve springs or at least i didnt.. i revved my b16 with 99 spec ctr cams to 8,500 all day long no problems ! using a itr ecu. good luck ! ctr cams are better then gsr or itr cams..
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Default Re: ummm ctr cam question!

Originally Posted by RED_90TEG
u dont need to use duel valve springs or at least i didnt.. i revved my b16 with 99 spec ctr cams to 8,500 all day long no problems ! using a itr ecu. good luck ! ctr cams are better then gsr or itr cams..
Wrong. 00-01 USDM ITR cams are EXACTLY the same as CTR cams.

CTR cams are only SLIGHTLY better than JDM ITR cams or 97-99 USDM ITR cams.
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Default Re: ummm ctr cam question!

you dont have to change your valve train to run ctr/itr cams. just dont rev pass your stock redline becuz your stock valve train will wear down faster. i'm currently runing 00' itr cams and its fine. also, put in both intake and exhaust because you will get more power that way...
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