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Old Feb 12, 2010 | 09:56 PM
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ok so i found a deal on skunk 2 stage 3 cams and Supertech titanium spring and retainers both never open from the box for 700 dollars. since my ep has hadd bad cam wear and im replacing the block as soon as i can find one, do you think this is worth it? i gonna need kpro thats for sure right? will the stock valves clear with stock pistons? low compression motor i dont see why not. or am i just wasting money, and go for a2, i still need a clutch and flywheel and throw bearing. and it burns oil so i have get rings... ughh im so lost need some guidance please
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 02:08 AM
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Don't waste your money on those cams, fix your issue's first, or swap out the motor for and A2 motor and transmission that would be your best option and most bang for your buck.
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 07:56 AM
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don't waste your money on that. Buy an a2, z1 or k24
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Old Feb 13, 2010 | 02:45 PM
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okayy thanks i figured i would be wasting my money and regret getting the k20a2. thanks
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 12:34 PM
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This would have been a bad idea for you in more ways than one. Stage 3 cams on a motor that has low compression and a low rev limit is pointless. You will get nothing out of those cams if not making the car slower lol. You need work done to your block, and don't you need a tranny or some tranny components? I think you should focus on one thing at a time bud.
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by josh's ep3
This would have been a bad idea for you in more ways than one. Stage 3 cams on a motor that has low compression and a low rev limit is pointless. You will get nothing out of those cams if not making the car slower lol. You need work done to your block, and don't you need a tranny or some tranny components? I think you should focus on one thing at a time bud.
takin care of. i just got my swap! 2300 for k20a2 with trans and ecu, will post pics when i have time
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 11:56 PM
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That was quick!
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 05:09 AM
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Bada boom, bada bing lol.
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 04:21 PM
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Not tryin to jack your thread but im debating whether to build my a3 or do a swap.
I was thinking to get JE 11.3:1 pistons, Eagle H-Beam rods, ACL race bearings, Brian Crower stage 3 cams, Z1 valves springs and retainers, A2 oil pump, and Kpro.I can get all this for about $2800 .What numbers can i expect? Or would it be smarter to get an A2?
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 04:31 PM
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i dont think crower makes cams for the a3 i saw the k20a2 but not a3s
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 04:46 PM
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Here they are.

http://www.briancrower.com/makes/honda/k20a3k24a.shtml
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Evil-Mpire
wow nice those are better then skunk 2 cams, this is what i was looking at http://crower.com/cat/import/honda/cams/k20a2.shtml



2 diff sites i guess?
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 08:22 PM
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Originally Posted by kobeballer96
takin care of. i just got my swap! 2300 for k20a2 with trans and ecu, will post pics when i have time
swee~~~~t!!! Excellent choice
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