I'm putting some supertech valve springs and retainers in my 95 gsr head for $320. Skunk2 Cam gears for 180. And i'm debating in whether or not i should get USED stage 2 Skunk2 Cams for $450 OBO or Stage2 BLOX cams for $500 Brand new. And my car is completely bone stock right now, so would it be smart to go stage 2 or stage 1?

 

heres the problem, competely stock and sk2 st2 dont mate too well..

 

ya true thats not enough compression for those cams. my buddy is running stage 1's in his stock gsr with 2 layer gasket, head milled 20 thous, and the power is nice and smooth. i guess go ahead and do it, increase the rev limit a lil and see what happens if u dont like it step down to the stage 1's GL.

 

in all seriousness...there is no reason to upgrade valve springs/valves/retainers if you are not upgrading the cams...so definitely upgrade. If you are trying to go for the whole setup i would check out Rocket Motorsports cam/valvetrain package, the M22. Check out the all motor forum too and you'll get a lot information about cam and valvetrain options. Hope this helps a little

 

ya, i've gotten different advice about stage1 and stage2 cams....i'm going to have to get some pistons along with the build if i'm gonna go stage 2 just to build the compression, but does anyone know about BLOX cams? I have a buddy selling them for $500 brand new in the box. As good as Skunk2 or no? The Skunk2's are used but in "good" condition for $425. Also, if u have some supertech valve springs and/or retainers installed in ur car, let me know the goods/bads.

P.S. thanks for all the advice ur putting in. i appreciate it