I just bought some skunk 2 stage 1 camshafts.. i jez read about it and it sayd that stage 1 are compatiable with factory valvetrain..so i gez that means i can run these babies with my stock valvetrain components then right???also it says that valvetrain upgrade recommended?? so i dont really no if i should upgrade my valvetrain or not since it says i can run these with my stock valvetrain?? do you think it will be better if i do upgrade the valvetrain or not?? also these camshaft says CARB-EO pending?? what do that mean?? does it mean these camshafts will pass smog emmision??? please reply back if you are familiar with this..?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by IntenseCivicSi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just bought some skunk 2 stage 1 camshafts.. i jez read about it and it sayd that stage 1 are compatiable with factory valvetrain..so i gez that means i can run these babies with my stock valvetrain components then right???also it says that valvetrain upgrade recommended?? so i dont really no if i should upgrade my valvetrain or not since it says i can run these with my stock valvetrain?? do you think it will be better if i do upgrade the valvetrain or not?? also these camshaft says CARB-EO pending?? what do that mean?? does it mean these camshafts will pass smog emmision??? please reply back if you are familiar with this..? </TD></TR></TABLE>
it is recommended to upgrade any valvetrain when installing new camshafts, id suggest titanium valve springs and retainers, carb-oe pending means that the product has not yet been passed through emissions yet but with certain things it will make it through emissions

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by IntenseCivicSi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I just bought some skunk 2 stage 1 camshafts.. i jez read about it and it sayd that stage 1 are compatiable with factory valvetrain..so i gez that means i can run these babies with my stock valvetrain components then right???also it says that valvetrain upgrade recommended?? so i dont really no if i should upgrade my valvetrain or not since it says i can run these with my stock valvetrain?? do you think it will be better if i do upgrade the valvetrain or not?? also these camshaft says CARB-EO pending?? what do that mean?? does it mean these camshafts will pass smog emmision??? please reply back if you are familiar with this..? </TD></TR></TABLE>

You COULD use the factory valvetrain but you shouldnt rev too high. Its reccomended to upgrade your valvetrain when you get a new set of cams that way you can take full advantage and allow them to be used to their full potential. Ive heard of a few people ruining their motors by not upgrading.

 

If you live in Cali, your F***ed. Goodluck passing inspection pal.
lol jk, when it comes time for inspection, put your stock cam(s) back in. Aftermarket cams have big lobes, which let more air+fuel into the cylindar, which means that more emssions will be emitted from your exhaust, which is a big no-no to cali motor vehicle inspections.