BlckBeautyVTEC

Some guy i know is selling a ZEX camshaft for my d16z6 he said itll add about 10-15 HP to the wheels does anyone know about this camshaft and he also said i dont need a camgear with it too does it really work that good and is it worth $150?

Dr. Gonzo

I don't know if you'll seriously see gains that high if the rest of your engine is stock. I had it one my Z6 and it felt a little more powerfull at the low end. But I will say that that is a good price for a cam and a cam-gear. The cam alone is $349, or atleast that's how much I paid for mine, so make the investment now, but don't install it until you upgrade the valvetrain and get it more gas...just a thought.

-ben

Daniel

Do a search for "zex cam" or "59300." I'm assuming what he's selling is the 59300 and not 59100. If so, it's a pretty good cam for the D-series. You will need a cam gear, something to alter the fuel (like a SAFC), and a dyno to get the most out of it, though. Headwork helps, too.

blackeg

headwork always helps. if it is the zex 59300 its an excellent choice for that car. new they are like 250-275. i would reccomend upgradeing valvesprings tho.

clm

I haven't read up on the ZEX camshafts, but I have a hard time believing it'll add 10-15 HP without tuning. But, if it's a good deal and in good condition, and you have the resources to use its full potential, go ahead and snag it.

blackeg

10-15 w/o tuning is hard to believe, i agree with you there. it will give u like 8 or so w/o tuning and can be over 10 with tuning. also remember that other mods that u have will be accentuated with a cam. and headwork like p&p or milling and valvejobs will also help increase your gains. for the price it is still a good buy

BlckBeautyVTEC

yea i didnt think th 10 horses add but for the new valves im new for the all motor seen how much is it to get new valves or do i even need new valves, and also if i were to get a cam gear along with it could i get any camgear or is there a specific one for that camshaft

Daniel

Any cam gear will work, but there are some that are designed better than others. Most don't like AEM's 3-bolt design because there have been instances where it slipped while the engine was being tuned or run on the street, etc. I used the Skunk2 cam gear, which used something like 5 or 6 bolts to ensure no slipping. It was fairly cheap, too.

TABIAS

if it's the 59300 cam, grab it quick, i put one in my d16y8 and i love it, i saw plenty of hp gain after 5000 rpms, it's great product!