I was thinking of trying some cam work on my 95 integra LS motor that I have swaped in my 92 civic. I ran into a good deal on some stock JDM cams. I was wondering what the difference was and wether or not it would be logical to even go get them. I know of some type of NO SMOG control overseas so I have head the cams let a little more exhaust out....I was just wondering if that would be even worth doing? what do you guys think. I really dont know the technical end of what I would want to change on my cams so all advice appreciated.

 

People do ok on the Crower cams made for the LS's, but I think for the price you'd probably do better with a mild LS-VTEC. People talk about JDM motors being so different and power-making, it's all legend really. JDM motors are made to take much higher octane gasoline (about 96+ on a US scale), so Honda allows JDM units to have a little more compression; Honda OEM JDM vs. USDM cams are pretty similar if not identical and aren't worth your time to swap.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BerT-hybrid &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I was thinking of trying some cam work on my 95 integra LS motor that I have swaped in my 92 civic. I ran into a good deal on some stock JDM cams. I was wondering what the difference was and wether or not it would be logical to even go get them. I know of some type of NO SMOG control overseas so I have head the cams let a little more exhaust out....I was just wondering if that would be even worth doing? what do you guys think. I really dont know the technical end of what I would want to change on my cams so all advice appreciated.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I dont think there is any difference in USDM and JDM cams.. the JDM b18b just has slightly higher compression ratio thats why it has like 2-3 more HP over the USDM b18b. Even if they are different which i really dont think they are.. you will be lucky if u gained anything at all. If you want cams go with Crower and i reccomend the crower 403 cams or perhaps even the 404 cams.. But with the 404 cams you really should raise your compression ratio to compliment them. With both the 403 and 404 cams will need to get the upgraded valve spring and retainer kit from crower, ESPECIALLY if you plan to rev over the stock red line..

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Dori-U &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">People do ok on the Crower cams made for the LS's, but I think for the price you'd probably do better with a mild LS-VTEC. People talk about JDM motors being so different and power-making, it's all legend really. JDM motors are made to take much higher octane gasoline (about 96+ on a US scale), so Honda allows JDM units to have a little more compression; Honda OEM JDM vs. USDM cams are pretty similar if not identical and aren't worth your time to swap.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I dunno about that. It's going to cost way more to do a LSVTEC setup the right way, then to pick up a set of crower cams and springs.

If you don't mind a lopey idle, f-ck VTEC. There's no advantage to it other than a nice smooth idle.

 

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I dunno about that. It's going to cost way more to do a LSVTEC setup the right way, then to pick up a set of crower cams and springs.

If you don't mind a lopey idle, f-ck VTEC. There's no advantage to it other than a nice smooth idle.</TD></TR></TABLE>

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