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Old Oct 1, 2003 | 05:14 PM
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what up everyone. i have a 98 acura integra ls and i got about $250. a friend told me to get some cam gears and pulleys, but the problem is that i don't have a clue to what the hell cam gears and pulleys do in performance wise. can someone please explain to me what they do and if they are worth it. later
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Old Oct 1, 2003 | 05:18 PM
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What are your current modifications? If the car is completely stock, neither of those suggestions would be my first choice.

edit: As far as what each does, adjustable cam gears allow you to adjust cam timing as a method of tuning the motor. They aren't just "bolt-on" horsepower, and they need to be tuned on a dyno to provide a benefit. "Pulleys" are lighter pulleys (either crank pulley or accessory pulleys) that also underdrive, which serve to reduce parasitic losses and free up horsepower.
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Old Oct 1, 2003 | 05:43 PM
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current mods are i/h/e.
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Old Oct 1, 2003 | 05:47 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by turbolag98 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">current mods are i/h/e.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Then my next "power-adder" would be a high-flow cat.

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Old Oct 1, 2003 | 05:48 PM
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if you have stock 15" rims then get some good tires. if not save for some good tires/rims.
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Old Oct 1, 2003 | 05:49 PM
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if you do decide to go with some cam gears pm me, i have some brand new ones for sale, see darkstar racing link below
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Old Oct 1, 2003 | 06:05 PM
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you don't need cam gears right now. they wouldn't benefit you at all.
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Old Oct 1, 2003 | 07:10 PM
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They could look perty though...well until you put the valve cover back on.
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Old Oct 1, 2003 | 07:45 PM
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u still got that tb
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