was wondering with stock ITR, can u use stage 2 cams on stock retainers, valves, and springs?

someone was tellin me you can, than from another friend saying you have to change valves etc, than have it tuned. so just curious

 

If I use any cam profile that is more agressive than stock cam, I'll change the valve train to match that new cam profile. You can get away with not replacing the valves unless you go boost big time.

 

but goin to stage 2 and updrading valve train. i wont need major tuning or any other upgradin like to my fuel system? cause thought once u go stage 3 ull need fuel rail, bigger CC's, injectors etc..

plan is to go stage 2 for some extra hp, nothing major jus wanna make sure its safe to

 

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What tuning/EMS measurments do you have? I personally wouldn't upgrade cams without some sort of supporting mods, and an EMS system such as hondata or chrome.

 

i have nothing at the moment

 

Upgrade CAMs without bumping up compression and revise the engine management to support the new CAM profile is point-less.

 

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Yep, it's kinda like all or noithing. The bigger cam's really can't be utilized to their full capability without more fuel and the compression to burn that higher volume air/fuel mixture.

I would do the following: (if you want to use your "stage 2 cam's")
Skunk2 Tuner Stage 2's w/ cam gears
Valve springs and retainers (skunk2 or supertech)
RC 310cc Injectors
Hondata S300,Neptune RTP, AEM EMS, Chrome Pro
Port matched manifold, Throttle body
Thin headgasket or JDM ITR pistons
Nice, quality header/exhaust

But the most important thing is the tuning of the motor. I can't emphaize that enough!! Hope that helps!!

 

nah it seriously helped. i jus thought upgrading cams would jus be fine by it self but to get full potential.. makes more sense thanks