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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 10:45 PM
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Default Cams: TODA Spec B vs. Skunk2 Stage 1

Hey guys-
I am interested in upgrading my cams and I have narrowed it down to the TODA Spec B and the Skunk2 Stage 1. I will attach a link to which will show you exactly what I have done to my car so far, so you can give me a suggestion as to what will go best with my setup. Basically, I would like to keep the reliabilty of the car intact. The car is mainly street driven, so I need cams that will enable me to idle smoothly. I know the TODA Spec B are much more race oriented and produce more power, but consequently the reliability and streetability may be suspect on them. Providing the car will be proper tuned, would you pick one cam over the other? If so, why? Thanks.

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PS: Oh yeah, I did a search already and couldn't up with a thread that compared the 2 cams.


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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 10:53 PM
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Default Re: Cams: TODA Spec B vs. Skunk2 Stage 1 (Michael)

I belive you should compar the TODA "a" specs with the skunk2 stage 1's!! Being they both can be used with factory ITR valve train, both maintain a factory like qualitys!!

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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 11:06 PM
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Default Re: Cams: TODA Spec B vs. Skunk2 Stage 1 (rainmanEK)

I see what you mean. But if you had the choice between picking the mid-stage TODA or the entry-stage SKUNK2 cam which one would you pick? Keep in mind that I have an upgraded valvetrain already. Thanks.

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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 11:19 PM
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Default Re: Cams: TODA Spec B vs. Skunk2 Stage 1 (Michael)

I would get skunk2 1 with a kenji's ecu.
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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 11:25 PM
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Default Re: Cams: TODA Spec B vs. Skunk2 Stage 1 (Michael)

if you track get toda B
if you drag get JUN III

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Old Nov 16, 2002 | 11:36 PM
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Default Re: Cams: TODA Spec B vs. Skunk2 Stage 1 (K1R)

This is a car setup for the track, so should I go with the TODA Spec B? Anyone have/been in a car with these TODA or SKUNK2 cams? What is the ride like? How do the idling compare? Many people have told me that TODA are race only and have the tendency to tear timing belts apart. Others swear that with the proper install and tuning, TODA Spec B cams are the way to go. I haven't heard much about the SKUNK2 except that they are the best price-to-performance value.

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Old Nov 17, 2002 | 09:14 AM
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Default Re: Cams: TODA Spec B vs. Skunk2 Stage 1 (Michael)

Go with the TODA's they give you awesome mid-range! Just make sure you get a good ECU to tune them with
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Old Nov 17, 2002 | 10:05 AM
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Default Re: Cams: TODA Spec B vs. Skunk2 Stage 1 (Instg8er)

thats like night and day
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Old Nov 17, 2002 | 10:49 AM
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Default Re: Cams: TODA Spec B vs. Skunk2 Stage 1 (Ferrell)

What is like night and day? Comparing the Spec B and the Skunk 1's? If the TODA is so much better, is it worth it to sacrifice the reliabilty and streetability? Thanks.

Mike
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Old Nov 17, 2002 | 10:51 AM
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