does any one know what would be the best type of cams to use on a JDM H22

 

it depends on your final goals, turbo all motor, 200whp 500whp etc.

 

Anyone try the skunk2's on the h22??? They seem to be the cam to get for the b-series, I know when I get alot of $$$ saved up I will go with the skunk2 stage2's. I would like to see the gains on the h22 though...

 

well I was thinking about going with a 50-75 shot of nitros

 

I have a 50 shot to go in yet, and would be interested in which cams turn out to be the best.. Skunk2? TypeS? Hmm.. All motor, say, 275 WHP?

 

Type S cams feel really good on a H22 motor after 5500 rpms, but you need the Type S valve springs also if you plan to rev high on the motor. This was with a stock JDM H22A with a Spoon P13 program.

I know a guy who tried out Skunk2 cams but blew his motor up because he used oversized valves, when Skunk recommended against it, so he never got the chance to fully utilize or feel how the cams would work in his motor.

 

Type S cams are good for NA and Turbo, and have the reliability just like OEM honda since they come from them.

 

so it sounds like the type s is a good pic. how much do they cost?? and how much for the valve spring, and hardware???

 

I was wondering the same thing and found this from Crower:

Stock Specs from H22 Type SH Int-275 Exh-275 Int-.448 Exh-.415
Stock Specs from H22 JDM-spec Int-271 Exh-277 Int-.446 Exh-.415

Crower Cams:
63420 Stock replacement/Turbo, factory spring OK for street with stock rev limit. Int-275 Exh-270 Int-.450 Exh-.417
63421 Stage 1 - Street Use (12-15 hp)/Turbo Race. Factory spring OK for street with stock rev limit. Int-282 Exh-279 Int-.457 Exh-.426
63421T Stage 2 - Turbo special design. Short duration = low overlap, high lift for increased performance. Spring/Reta63421t iner Kit #68184 required. Int-280 Exh-276 Int-.465 Exh-.445
63422 Stage 2 - Road/Rally & Street/Strip (15-18 hp). Recommend Crower spring/retainer kit. Int-297 Exh-287 Int-.466 Exh-.465
63422A Features #63422 Stage 2 VTEC lobe with stock idle lobes for improved street performance. Recommend spring/retainer kit, but only above stock rev limit. Int-297 Exh-287 Int-.466 Exh-.465
63423 Stage 3 - All-motor Drag profile (22+ hp w/other mods). Most aggressive ramp speeds on the market. Int-295 Exh-297 Int-.472 Exh-.466

And this from Skunk2:
H22A 2.2L DOHC VTEC
Stage I IN. 0.475, 255 EX. 0.436, 255
Stage II IN. 0.505, 270 EX. 0.465, 275

Doesn't look like the USDM Type-SH are that much better than the JDM H22A and the JDM H22A look better than the Skunk2 stage 1 and maybe even better than the stage 2!

 

Don't get crower. My friends have had nothing but bad luck from them.

I would suggest Skunk2 or Type S cams.

or get the ef-1 cams (search for more options)

 

screw aftermarket cams...everyone i know that has them, arent running very good at all....id say stick with the stock cams..theyll make plenty of power believe me...the onlt ones id eve look inot are the JUN ones...but like i said, i think theyre a waste of money, unless your going to build the bottom end up high compression to utilize the aggressive ramp speeds ect..otherwise your wasting your time and money...peace

 

I am running the type-S cams and I am more then happy. They made a huge difference and the price and quality you can't beat. Plus now that I'm going turbo I'm not screwed into having to buy new cams.


[Modified by Alstare, 10:48 AM 2/6/2003]