Hi im new to the all motor forum and i am goin to have some work done to my 2001 gsr. I am getting itr pistons, portflow valvetrain, and tuned along with i/im/h/e. What would be the best cams to get for a dd setup. Skunk2 stage 1 or 2. Also will i need rods or should i be fine. Thanks

 

The original Skunk2 Stage 1 cams are very mild. A tad bit more aggressive compared to stock ITR/CTR cams.

The original Stage 2's are very consistent power makers. Good topend, mild mid range.

I would look into some newer cams, like the Pro line of Skunk2 cams or Rocket M22X.

 

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The original Stage 2's are very consistent power makers. Good topend, mild mid range.
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This is true! I also think that using Skunk2 valvetrain is the way to go if you're using their cams.

 

really... The shop I am getting the work done at recommened portflow has any one had any experience with that brand. Also I am going to have stock rods is this a problem

 

I do not have any personal experience with Portflow springs or retainers. I've heard good things, but from what I remember, they aren't the stiffest spring on the market.

We run Supertech valvesprings Part Number - SPR-H100DR, they've been good on my car with BC5's and Pro2's spinning to 9500rpm's.

 

ic. so supertech retainers and valves is the way to go?

 

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Choose whichever brand you wish. Just know that we've run SuperTech products in most our builds without any problems...from 280whp N/A motors to 800whp turbo motors.

 

So the skunk2 stage 2 cams are good for dd?

 

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They are fine if they are tuned right.
C'mon Andy, thats what I'm running.

 

cool. what type of header should i go with i still need to buy one. Also which is a better intake manifold for my setup. I was looking at skunk2 also.

 

DTR/SSR B-unit header

Import Builders ported ITR IM.

 

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Import Builders ported ITR IM.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I like how this guy thinks^^^^^^^

DTR/SSR all day.

 

where would i be able to buy these parts besides htmp

 

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Through me!!!!!

 

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http://www.importbuilders.com
http://www.sixsigmaracing.com

 

thanks

 

bro i had skunk2 s.2 on my last set up and they were ill cams, but you're compression might not be high enough to make the most of those cams...if i were you i would get the skunk 2 pro series or buddy clubs IV ...yeah i also had those supertech valve springs and retainers...they were dope no problems...but they do recommend to run skunk products with skunk products...

 

why not stage 3?

 

what would be a good compression ratio to have with stage 2 cams

 

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I remember Rocket testing these and actually them being the second best in his test. I know this was a WHILE ago. Anyone who's been here a while remember the spring test he did a while back and can back me up?

The portflow spring and retainer set-up is a deal at $315 right from them for a good valvetrain.

 

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11.5:1+ ?

 

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I feel like 11.5.1 compression should be written. Every thread I see everyone seems to thrive for that magical number now, a year or two ago everyone was shooting for 12.5.1 compression. I wonder what magical number 2008......will hold.

 

what pistons would bump me up to that compression and would they be reliable for dd?

 

or if i stay with the itr pistons would stage 1 be better

 

i run s2s2's in my all motor R, things are a beast..and i've gone threw 6 cams sets.

itr/ctr , s2s1, bc3,bc3+, toda A's and crower stage 1's and one other one the s2s2's are the best out of them all i semi daily drive this car as well..i spin my car up to 9400rpms, around that area. on the crower full race valvetrain.

my cr is currently 11.8+