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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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Is it any good or should I get something else.
Looking at the high compression valves, ti retainers and dual springs.
And I'm getting either a skunk2 IM or Edelbrock Victor X + 68-70 MM Throttle body.
And Toda Cams.
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 10:20 AM
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yes skunk2 has not really failed in delivering reliable and quality parts
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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...I have bad experience with skunk2 valves ...it was broken at 7500rpm and motor ...
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by bossm
yes skunk2 has not really failed in delivering reliable and quality parts
Speak for yourself, their Throttle bodies have had issues with parts coming loose and getting sucked into motors and destroying builds as well as having sticking butterflies. Their first line intake manifolds sucked and I've personally seen 2 sets of cams snap in which skunk admitted the cams were defective.
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 11:47 AM
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Originally Posted by KdF
Is it any good or should I get something else.
Looking at the high compression valves, ti retainers and dual springs.
And I'm getting either a skunk2 IM or Edelbrock Victor X + 68-70 MM Throttle body.
And Toda Cams.
Match valvetrain to your cams to ensure you are covered under warranty.
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by ruffrhyder
Match valvetrain to your cams to ensure you are covered under warranty.
Hm, Toda is legit though right?
And brian crower too?
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 03:04 PM
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both are good toda and brian crower
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 03:13 PM
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what cams do u think are the best for semi built mtr, but also best bang 4a1$
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 03:19 PM
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Summit has a good sale on there own brand cams. There 350 TPI cam seems pretty good.
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 03:22 PM
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Summit has a good sale on there own brand cams. There 350 TPI cam seems pretty good.
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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yeah i wanna itrz i thinking of going bigger now, maybe buddyclub or old tomei'z, i just want nasty *** VTEK......
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 03:29 PM
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You can't go wrong with the Toda springs, but be prepared to shell out the bucks for it.

I'm pretty sure the current Skunk2 valvetrain is good stuff as well. a lot of people run them without issues. I personally prefer to match all the parts if possible (ie: cams to springs)
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by aayuub*ef*8-SiR
i just want nasty *** VTEK......





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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 04:01 PM
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c i got a b16a ob2 bottom w/t da p30 pistons, and the mild port on a 94 delsol head w/t stock ctr camz i hate my vtec it too weak with ctrz, itr itz a lil better if i set vtec higher, ps got retainers all dat good sh?ttoo.......
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 04:19 PM
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this thread is exactly like the "blox rating" post a few down from here. The point is, everyone has their own opinion of a company, research the company yourself and form your own opinions and likings.
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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wht do u guyz think wht camz are the best for n/a set up run on 91or a lil+octane, goal is to break hi 12's or low 13's???????????
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by aayuub*ef*8-SiR
c i got a b16a ob2 bottom w/t da p30 pistons, and the mild port on a 94 delsol head w/t stock ctr camz i hate my vtec it too weak with ctrz, itr itz a lil better if i set vtec higher, ps got retainers all dat good sh?ttoo.......
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I seriously pray that english is not your first language, if so, then learn to put together a coherent sentence so that people can understand what you are stating or asking. I.E., what the hell is 'w/t' suppose to mean? Are you thinking of 'w/' which is short for 'with'?
Anyways, installing aftermarket or more aggressive ITR/CTR cams without proper tuning will make your car run poorly. Also, having a quiet or smooth 'vtec' engangement is a good thing. Having vtec that 'kicks, cracks, or whatever' people call it now is a bad thing. That usually is an indication of a drop in power prior to the crossover.
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 04:32 PM
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b18c1 s2 VT and s2s2 cams, 25k miles and still going hard. (199.8whp)
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 04:33 PM
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^^^agreed, aside from that this inst even your thread, mr. "vtek popper". good cams for you would be toda VTEC killers, i hear vtec really pops with these cams.
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by aayuub*ef*8-SiR
c i got a b16a ob2 bottom w/t da p30 pistons, and the mild port on a 94 delsol head w/t stock ctr camz i hate my vtec it too weak with ctrz, itr itz a lil better if i set vtec higher, ps got retainers all dat good sh?ttoo.......
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are u local to me because u sound like it
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 05:22 PM
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sorry dude i didnt know i was being graded on my english!!! look i just want cams that makes power & sounds mean and good for daily driven, and ps w/t "DOES" stand for "with".....
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 05:25 PM
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Originally Posted by 95skunkedgsr
are u local to me because u sound like it
oh yea, i stay in fon-tuna!!! and u...
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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i hate fon-tuna everyone a su-poser "builder" out here.
more like fu*ken haterzz
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by aayuub*ef*8-SiR
i hate fon-tuna everyone a su-poser "builder" out here.
more like fu*ken haterzz
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Old Feb 24, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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Default Re: Skunk 2 Valvetrain Rating

Originally Posted by 98coupe
b18c1 s2 VT and s2s2 cams, 25k miles and still going hard. (199.8whp)
hey have u ever did a 1/4mile with those cams??
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