I just ordered a set of ITR cams for my B16A2. Ive done my research and come up with a lot of good advice. The one thing I cannot find is what kind of gains i can expect. I know its not gonna be outrageous numbers or anything, but what are your experiences. Does it make any difference? any info is appreciated. Thanks

 

better power band, a lil more up top. Nothin huge. Just a slightly more aggressive cam, good for stock block street apps (even better if you can bump compression)

 

well the engine has newer pistons installed. I dont know anything about them because they were installed before i bought the car. I need to do a compression test. Hopefully the cams will give it a little bump in power. Its my dd so im not doing anything wild with it. But i want it to be more powerful than stock.

 

also, will my stock B16a2 cam gears fit the ITR cams?

 

yes

 

Thanks!!! I cant wait for them to get here

 

let us kno how they are...im in the market for new OEM cams. cant decide on CTR or ITR.

 

VTAK will hit harder y0

 

which are more agressive for the b16a2 the ctr or itr cams...and itr or ctr pistons...?

 

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they are very similar...

 

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they are very similar...</TD></TR></TABLE>
really? i always thought the ctr pistons and cams were more agressive

 

i'm not positive but i think the itr and ctr intake cams are the same if not,similar to each other. and the exhaust cam on the ctr is more aggresive than the itr exhaust cam.

 

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really? i always thought the ctr pistons and cams were more agressive</TD></TR></TABLE>

ITR and CTR cams specifications:

Following Cams Measured at 1mm of lift:
Integra Type-R(Through 1999 Spec)
Int-240 dur. / 11.5mm lift
Exh-235 dur. / 10.5mm lift

Civic Type-R And Integra Type-R(Integra Type R 2000/01 Spec)
Int-243 dur. / 11.5mm lift
Exh-235 dur. / 10.5mm lift

http://hondaswap.com/reference...12660/

 

I have ITR cams in my b16a2. Its going to make your vtec changeover ALOT more noticable. also i noticed that it picked up alot quicker at highway speeds, especially in 5th gear where the b16 was pretty weak before.

 

With OEM cams and stock blocks th difference between the CTR/ITR cams will not be noticeable. And in all honesty on B16 with close to stock compression, don't expect an amazing difference. Like I said before, the power gains are probably minimal but the power band will be improved. I had ITR cams in a b16 head with a b16b block and the gains weren't impressive over stock but the power was more usable if that makes sense.

 

Thanks for the info guys. Hopefully it will be a pretty easy install. Also to all the questions about which one is more agressive....The CTR has 243 duration and ITR has 240 on the intake cam and the lift is the same, and the exhaust cams match.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by ill phil &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">With OEM cams and stock blocks th difference between the CTR/ITR cams will not be noticeable. And in all honesty on B16 with close to stock compression, don't expect an amazing difference. Like I said before, the power gains are probably minimal but the power band will be improved. I had ITR cams in a b16 head with a b16b block and the gains weren't impressive over stock but the power was more usable if that makes sense.</TD></TR></TABLE>

so if i put ctr pistons in my b16 block would that help even more with some type r cams also on the b16 head? or just leave the b16 block alone? thakns in advance

 

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so if i put ctr pistons in my b16 block would that help even more with some type r cams also on the b16 head? or just leave the b16 block alone? thakns in advance</TD></TR></TABLE>

Higher compression

 

i have heard only ITR intake cam and valves make a difference and ITR exhaust cam is almost similar as B16A.

 

You'll notice very minimal gains...

 

ctr pistons FTW thats what i had in my b18c1

ctr cams are better then itr
what year itr cams did you get?

 

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ctr cams are better then itr
what year itr cams did you get?</TD></TR></TABLE>

I seriously doubt you will notice the difference, not worth it to worry IMHO. Thats just keepin it real. Also keep in mind though that CTR pistons in a b16 are not going to give you the drastic rise in C/R that you get outta the 1.8 blocks with CTR pistons. I don't feel like doing the math, but I'll try and find the online calculator for everyone to bookmark when questions like this arise.