Q: aggressive cams with a stock valvetrain

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Aug 8, 2006 | 12:59 PM

geces23

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Q:cams with a stock valvetrain

i drive a 93 integra with a jdm b16a...
and i wanted to start building my head...
my questions is what cam can i go with my stock valvetrain???
would ctr/itr do the job???
or would i need to get the whole valvetrain done???

Aug 8, 2006 | 01:10 PM

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Re: Q:cams with a stock valvetrain (geces23)

Just put in valvesprings so you dont have to worry about it. Age and mileage will play a factor in the springs (Ive seen OEM stock ones fail with alot of wear), so just throw in some new/newer used ones that are up for the task of the bigger cams. Type R springs are $100 or so and not really any extra trouble to replace while you have the cams out.

Aug 8, 2006 | 02:12 PM

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Re: Q:cams with a stock valvetrain (95 integra)

if you run too aggressive of cams with stock valvetrain the valves will not be able to "pop" fast enough causing you to float a valve at higher rpms and cause premature wear on your rocker arms

Aug 8, 2006 | 02:33 PM

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Re: Q:cams with a stock valvetrain (dohcMONSTER)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by dohcMONSTER »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if you run too aggressive of cams with stock valvetrain the valves will not be able to "pop" fast enough causing you to float a valve at higher rpms and cause premature wear on your rocker arms</TD></TR></TABLE>

What If I get 403 crower?

Aug 8, 2006 | 02:44 PM

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if you get any upgraded cams it is recomended to get an upgraded valve train. Some say it is possible to run on stock like skunk2 stage 1 cams. I believe itr cams would need the exhaust side of the itr valve train. But you might as well just upgrade valve train to get a good piece of mind and know your **** wont break because you changed cams.