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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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b18b1 block b18 crank rods pr3 pistons. b16a head new flat top valves skunk2 pro intake str 70mm tb str fuel rail stock injectors hytech 4-1 header to 3 in greddy exhaust. chipped socketed p30 ecu. what set of cams and springs would yall recommend that i wouldnt have to worry about bending valves with to large of lift. also has itr hydro tranny with stage 3 clutch and pressure plate going to tune on whatever my tuner recommends. just looking to make some killer power out of a ls/vtec with out breaking the bank
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 12:32 PM
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I recommend u search, read, digest, repeat.
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 12:43 PM
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ill be honest i work to much and dont have the time to get on the computer and as u say search,read,digest and repeat. i just need black and white answers
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 12:52 PM
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Daily driver? Street strip? Autocross?
Check out the dyno registry and see what powerbands you like.
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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street strip
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 12:54 PM
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Default Re: ls/vtec best cams?

i really dont like power past 8500 8700 just to many rpm for me
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 12:58 PM
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Well skunk2 stage2's then, because if u ain't got time to read u ain't got time to degree in a set of more aggressive cams like pro1's. Also please tell me you already got springs and retainers when you put in those heavy flat faced valves in...
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 12:59 PM
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Default Re: ls/vtec best cams?

Originally Posted by PyroProblem
Daily driver? Street strip? Autocross?
Check out the dyno registry and see what powerbands you like.
He told me he has no time to read so yeah.....bout that
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 01:11 PM
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im on break from work no reason to be a pr$$k. i have time to sh#t eat sleep work and work on the car thats all
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 01:12 PM
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Default Re: ls/vtec best cams?

and im just gunna buy a kit with springs locks retainers and cams
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 01:17 PM
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Default Re: ls/vtec best cams?

yes it already has springs but i want to go ahead and do a fresh spring up head
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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Gotta multi-task man, **** and read, eat and read
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 01:27 PM
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Default Re: ls/vtec best cams?

yah u got me there lol but honestly pro stg1 or tuner stg 3 or 2 im lost on these motors as far as cams go
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 01:29 PM
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Default Re: ls/vtec best cams?

just want to be able to run 91 to 93 octane gas and not have to worry about detonation to bad in upper rpm range
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 01:32 PM
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no...yes....ummmm maybe?
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 01:32 PM
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Theres literally dozens and dozens of grinds out there for our cars. Whats your budget?
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 01:39 PM
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Default Re: ls/vtec best cams?

1500 springs locks cams retainers. found a bunch under that price range from s2
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 02:07 PM
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tuner stage 2 or 3 all imput is greatly appreciated
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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2's
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 04:47 PM
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I dont know why you would build this motor with stock injectors... GL making power w/ any cams you put in.
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 10:04 AM
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Default Re: ls/vtec best cams?

Look into skunk2 stage 2 tuner series cams. Appropriate valvetrain should also be sourced.
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 10:10 AM
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Default Re: ls/vtec best cams?

before the pro series camshaft came out, people was making crazy power with the skunk2 stage 2 tuner series cams. Engine ranging from 1.8-2.0L was making anywhere from 200-250whp on it, this cam is by far one of the easiest cam to work with and make very good power in alot of engines. good luck.
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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Default Re: ls/vtec best cams?

Pro1 or Tuners Stage 2 cams.
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 08:10 PM
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Toda B or Pro1
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