i can get the itrs for 300 but the stage 1s for 400. Do i need cam gears for the itrs? Which one should i get?

 

Cam gears are a good idea when installing any upgraded cams on your car.

Along with cam gears, a fuel pressure regulator, and something like hondata or a VAFC are a good idea in order to draw the most power out of your cams.

Don't just slap cams in there and expect huge gains. If you don't plan to tune them properly on a dyno with the proper parts, you really shouldn't be getting cams in the first place.

Do it right, or don't do it at all.......

If I were you, I'd get the Skunks, they have been known to produce big #'s

Good Luck with whatever you choose,
JP


[Modified by HondaJon, 1:16 PM 2/2/2003]

 

You can use the stock valvetrain with the Skunk stage 1's, right?

 

You can use the stock valvetrain with any setup.

It's just a question of whether you are going to raise your redline to draw the most power out of the cam setup that you bought.

Revving to the stock 8100 RPM (GSR) with either ITR or Skunk cams is not drawing all the power from them. I would plan on upgrading the valvetrain and ECU if you plan to make some good power.

JP

 

I have the obd1!

 

Yeap. I'm running on Stock Valvetrain with my Skunk2 Stage 1's.

 

if the stage 1's are only 100$ more...please go for that!

 

I wasn't referring to OBD1 or OBD2!

You really should get an ITR program or something from kenji depending on what else you plan to do, and raise the redline and revlimiter if you get an upgraded valvetrain to get the most out of your cams.

JP


[Modified by HondaJon, 11:22 AM 2/2/2003]

 

dang.. thats a pretty good price for the skunk 2 cams. Are you gettin this off a friend or somewhere else? Im planning to purchase one.

 

I hate to disagree, but the qoute "stock valvetrain with any set-up" isn't entirely true. In an instance like this where he is trying to decide between ITR's or Skunk Stg. 1's yeah, but for a much more aggressive cam stiffer valvesprings are pretty mandatory.
Raising the rev limiter may help, but with stock compression many motors aren't even making power up to redline. Just a thought.

 

thats a negative ghost rider. P73(ITR) program works w/ higher compression and primary runner manifold of ITR. redline altered via hondata=better choice.


[Modified by _JASON_, 12:35 PM 2/2/2003]

 

Where are you getting Skunk2 I's for $400?

 

i would like to know this to...


[Modified by TeamTooQuick, 8:36 PM 2/2/2003]

 

just get the skunk2 stage 1 cams...theyre basically the same as the itr cams, but resale is better on those cams, and the gains in the top end are supposed to be pretty good if your car is tuned right. Also, get cam gears at the same time......If you want even more gains...like how the other guys have said, raise your rev limit, read my signature below. I can help you out w/ the ecu.
thanks
Jason

 

they are not basically the same buddy, Skunks are a good bit better, read up on it and you'll find out....

 

TeamTooQuick is correct about the Skunk2 stage I cams. They are nowhere near similiar. They are considered a mild setup though. I gained anywhere from 15-20whp and 15 -20wtq with these cams over the ITR's in the midrange. Up top i didn't gain any power at all over the stock cams but I didn't tune it for top end power. I wanted mid range for my hobby of road racing. BTW, you must have cam gears, VAFC, and a FPR to tune these for what you want unless you go Hondata or something similiar. Bottom line they are awesome cams for the $. If you can get them so cheap go for it.