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B16a - What cams?

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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 05:01 PM
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Default B16a - What cams?

Sk2 pro1 cams with sk2 valvetrain
On stock b16 block safe?

Or any cams suggestion?
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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Default Re: B16a - What cams?

You would get over cammed. You need more compression.
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 06:20 PM
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Default Re: B16a - What cams?

Leave it stock if the block is going to be stock and you are not going to get it tuned.
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 06:55 PM
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Default Re: B16a - What cams?

^^^Agreed...you could throw some GSR camshafts in there. They are a bit better than the b16's.

If you have the cheese to build the head...turn around and put that into the block. Higher comp pistons (if you're staying all-motor) stronger rods / bearings / etc.
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 07:00 PM
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Default Re: B16a - What cams?

I second the GSR cams if you are wanting to upgrade as they wont require valvetrain upgrades or tuning.
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 07:12 PM
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Default Re: B16a - What cams?

Anymore, you can find a pair of GSR cams for $50. I put a set on a 1999 Si and the guy said it is noticeable, but it's nothing extreme. I didn't get to drive it unfortunately, so I can't attest to exactly how much. Still it's more bang for the buck than most upgrades.
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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If you have a first Gen B16A don't bother swapping GSR cams in it cause they are the same. B16A SiRII cams are better than B16A 1st Gen or GSR cams. I would go with CTR cams or you could use the Pro1 but you won't get as much power as you would if you had more compression.
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 08:37 PM
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Default Re: B16a - What cams?

get cam gears, new seals, a tuning program(hondata, neptune, crome) and you'd be fine with a little lower cam level like sk2 tuners.
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Old Mar 14, 2012 | 08:42 PM
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If you are on a budget you could look into these.

http://www.crower.com/acura-1-8-gsr-...pair-4388.html

I don't have any first hand knowledge of the power they make but it is a CTR profile.
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Old Mar 16, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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DC2 cams with B18C6 valves springs is best for b16 stage 1 setup...
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