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#1
09-08-2003, 06:05 PM
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+'s and -'s of aftermarket cam gear and installation
I have a 1.6 liter SOHC 2000 Civic EX and was wondering what kind of improvements in HP and torque I could expect if I went with a AEM or OBX aftermarket aftermarket cam gear. i was also wondering if this is a project I could take on myself or if it was something I should leave for the experts. Thanks
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#2
09-09-2003, 01:11 AM
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A cam gear is pretty much useless on a SOHC engine & you will gain very little if anything. You could do it yourself - get a repair manual
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#3
09-09-2003, 02:11 AM
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cam GEAR?
a cam gear will probably not add any hp increase <1% u can change the cam gear yourself easily or acual cams? the cam will add much more difference than a cam gear I dont know what a cam would add on a SOHC ... but on my engine(DOHC vtec) my cams added 25 hp and ~10 lb/ft torque changing cams will not be quite as easy... they require a valve adjustment.. which require some funky tools.. which i dont have.. and you probably dont have either hehe.
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#4
09-10-2003, 12:09 AM
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Yes cam gear . . . . .
Basic tools are needed - what funky tools? Feeler guage?
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#5
09-10-2003, 12:25 AM
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arent cam gears really only a benefit for DOHC so you can adjust exhaust and intake valve timing independantly?
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#6
09-10-2003, 12:39 AM
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Yes, DOHC are better for Cam gear(s) they will actually have a gain when adjusted correctly unlike SOHC.
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#7
09-10-2003, 01:52 AM
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if you have the stock cam in it you will do nothing but screw up you power band and kill you 1/4 mile times.
If you wnat real hp's you should save up and get a motor swap and that will open up a whole new door for potental power.
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#8
09-10-2003, 06:38 AM
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Re: +'s and -'s of aftermarket cam gear and installation
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