I myself have always wondered the advantages of aftermarket cam gears.

I understand the fact that they make timing advacement and retarding easier, but can't this already be done with stock cam gears?

I've also wondered as far as weigh is concerned if these billet aftermarket ones such as AEM are lighter than the stock cam gears? (And if so if this gives any sort of advantage?).

Is the use of aftermarket cam gears with stock manufactured cams a good idea? (I'm running a b16a head with GSR cams)

Another question I have wondered is whether or not a cam gear is a cam gear or if their are brands to go for? I am picking up a set for free for my LS/VTEC that came off a b16a and they area some brand that begins with an H? Never heard of it.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by jedubz &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I understand the fact that they make timing advacement and retarding easier, but can't this already be done with stock cam gears? </TD></TR></TABLE>

No. They make it possible to advance or retard CAM timing; not ignition timing. You have more control over the valve events with cam gears. You can move the opening or close event forward or backwards a few degrees and you can also vary the amount of overlap by moving the cams in opposite directions.

Hope this helps a little.

 

this should answer some questions

http://honda-central.com/techa...s.htm

 

Thank you! Great help!

 

As for the cam gear being a cam gear... I'd be wary of the brand you use. I've heard of certain cam gears slipping ...so make sure those cam gears you got are from a reputable company, or sell those things quick.

 

go with SRR cam gears...

6 bolt's, light, and made by the same ppl as the skunk2...just about half the price brand new.

around $125 a SET shipped...can't beat that


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Modified by Ej6andslow at 2:45 PM 3/13/2004

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ej6andslow &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">go with SRR cam gears...

6 bolt's, light, and made by the same ppl as the skunk2...just about half the price brand new.

around $125 a SET shipped...can't beat that</TD></TR></TABLE>

hey, I've been looking for the SRR cam gears. Can you give me the info leading to them? thanks.

 

what do u guys think of the JG cam gears?

 

ive got a question regarding cam gears too.. ive got skunk stag2 cams going in my h22, do i need aftermarket cam gears? like is it a danger if i use the stocks? harm to the engine i mean

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by es_squared &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ive got a question regarding cam gears too.. ive got skunk stag2 cams going in my h22, do i need aftermarket cam gears? like is it a danger if i use the stocks? harm to the engine i mean</TD></TR></TABLE>
it won't harm the engine but i suggest you get some gears so you can gain the most power with those cams.

 

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it won't harm the engine but i suggest you get some gears so you can gain the most power with those cams.</TD></TR></TABLE>

agreed.