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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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What cams make the most torque with 11:0:1 Compression pistons. Which cams make most torque? The stage 1, Stage 2, Or Stage 3. I want acceleration. Not top End Speed.
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 09:46 AM
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Don't get hung up on stages. One cam manufacturer's "Stage 1" cam can be bigger than another's "Stage 3". Toda (B's & C's), Rocket (some grinds), and Skunk 2 Pro Series cams all have bigger non-VTEC lobes than stock ITR cams, and when properly tuned, will give you more low end torque.
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 10:05 AM
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You will need to look at more than just cams and pistons.
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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Ok i know i have to look for more that just that for acceleration but... if im not mistaken some cams come for low end torque and some for high and whatever else. I want to build a motor with some good cams that will give me low end torque. For a b16/b18 hybrid motor what cams would give me the best low end torque with type r pistons. Does the same cam have differences in power if put in a b16a? Besides the difference of having a b16 head on the first engine. Does the cam work the same in a b16a2 as a b16/b18 hybrid motor? This is hard to ask hehe... What i want to know is that if theres a specific cam that gives the best low end torque power output and if theres one for a hybrid b16/b18 motor. Sorry for my newbiness ahah
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Old Apr 18, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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damn **** maybe u should use that search button there are so so many cam piston combinations out there, you should tell us what u want to use then we can give u feedback on what we think.
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 07:48 AM
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Ok the thing is i need like a start and well if somebody knows, What cam is one of the best combination for low end torque using type r 11:0:1 pistons. Ive heard of JUN cams bbut they are very expensive. I was thinking of getting a Brian Crower Stage 2 with those pistons. They cost around 400 bucks. I just want to know which cam will work best for acceleration (low end torque).
OK and besides this, this will be my daily driven car sooooo... does this cam for best low end torque im seeking be bad for my daily driven car?
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 08:07 AM
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Dude, you want really good low end torque? get a 4.92 final drive, or a closed gear ratio set would be better, search on that because I beleive it is what you are looking for.

you can have the best cam piston combination and maybe you are talking of 5-10whp difference, but changing your gear ratios is moving your powerband to where you want it to be... when driving at same speeds with closer gear ratios or another final drive you have tons of more torque than with stock ratios and fd.
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 08:54 AM
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^^^ he's right. Other than that the only cam I can think of that seems geared towards helping that part of the powerband are the BC 3's.
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Old Apr 19, 2009 | 09:40 AM
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Displacement and/or gearing would be good places to start.
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 08:12 AM
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How can i get a 4.92 final drive for a b16 transmission. how much does it cost.. and is it expensive to get it installed?
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Old Apr 22, 2009 | 08:13 AM
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is it recommended to use a 4.92 final drive on a daily driven car?
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