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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 04:28 PM
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ok so, i have a mini me swap d16 and i was wondering about a cam. what is a decent cam to put in, most bang for the buck. and what goes along with it, new cam seal? new valves? springs? is it necessary or is there a cam i can put in that i dont have to upgrade the valvetrain?
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 05:49 PM
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Anything you can put in without needing to tune isn't worth it.
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 06:53 PM
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well i have an apexi neo and wideband so i can tune it.
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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That doesn't help with ignition.
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Old Jul 14, 2008 | 08:54 PM
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good stuff aquafina..

another thing.. upgrading camshaft's always upgrade valvesprings and retainers..
of the same brand if possible..

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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 04:00 PM
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then what would i need to buy to use a higher lift cam?
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Old Jul 15, 2008 | 04:36 PM
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^^ upgraded springs, retainers, more compression etc etc. search around the archives, there's plenty of info on what you need.
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Old Jul 16, 2008 | 01:13 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by racerxh00 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">then what would i need to buy to use a higher lift cam?</TD></TR></TABLE>

uhm i just stated bfor ur post

"another thing.. upgrading camshaft's always upgrade valvesprings and retainers..
of the same brand if possible."
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