Cam for 03 Cl-s type s or mods
#1
Cam for 03 Cl-s type s or mods
Do we have after market cams? Or anything in the engine we can mod for performance ? Besides CTs suPercharger
I'm new to acurazine but have been readin up on everything and haven't really came across anything. Help?
I'm new to acurazine but have been readin up on everything and haven't really came across anything. Help?
#5
I don't think there are any cams for our cars. I think someone was going to make custom cams for himself and a few others at one point but I don't think it ever happened. I haven't looked at a whole lot of build threads so you might come across someone with aftermarket cams.
#6
Ya I read that thread it was a while back and it jus randomly stopped? But ya I'm going to look into it. I jus keep comin across full injectors from mdx and cbrs or something not to much stuff. I also read those unichips suck? Anyone know if they work ? Jus wondering
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#8
One option is comptech supercharger, or custom turbo or nitrous.
Another option is the 3.5-3.6 liter build.
A third option would be the one I am going with(i think best bang for buck). Get your runners, and manifold ported, bore the tb, p2r tb spacer, plenums or plenum spacers, custom header collectors, 2.5" exhaust.
There are options, they just aren't as easy as they are for other cars who just buy bolt ons.
Another option is the 3.5-3.6 liter build.
A third option would be the one I am going with(i think best bang for buck). Get your runners, and manifold ported, bore the tb, p2r tb spacer, plenums or plenum spacers, custom header collectors, 2.5" exhaust.
There are options, they just aren't as easy as they are for other cars who just buy bolt ons.
#9
I Wanna Beer
Seems for years a thread will pop up about having cams made for the CL and a bunch of people will all jump in saying "YEAH I'LL TAKE SOME CAMS!" and then nothing materializes when it comes time to talking money. They all want cams (even though most have no use for them with the mods they're running) but no one wants to put down the money to have them made. Most of those that want cams are the ones that would see a drop in torque and less than a 15HP increase for the hundreds they'd cost and that'd send them running. Plenty of other mods to look at first before considering custom cams.
#12
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
Those prices are definitely steep because you need to send in a core. Not to mention they dont treat the regrinds properly after they are cut, so they dont last that long.
You can run TL-S cams, but you need to make a custom spacer for them to fit and the minimal gains arent worth the money.
You can run TL-S cams, but you need to make a custom spacer for them to fit and the minimal gains arent worth the money.
#13
Alright thanks guys just wanted to clear that up.
Ill probably do wat brian6 is goin to do but ill research more.
So basically without supercharging it or custom stuff done under the hood there's not much of a choice of afteRmarket for our cars?
I'm not tryin to sound ignorant just trying to learn more.
Ill probably do wat brian6 is goin to do but ill research more.
So basically without supercharging it or custom stuff done under the hood there's not much of a choice of afteRmarket for our cars?
I'm not tryin to sound ignorant just trying to learn more.
#14
Whats up with RDX owners?
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The aftermarket support for the CL, while it has grown over the past year or two due to J swaps, still sucks. Many companies arent willing to devote the time/effort/money to producing parts. When the community (us) try to get a company to manufacture parts, everyone is on board for it, but when it is time to put up the money, everyone backs down.
#16
Weird
Those prices are definitely steep because you need to send in a core. Not to mention they dont treat the regrinds properly after they are cut, so they dont last that long.
You can run TL-S cams, but you need to make a custom spacer for them to fit and the minimal gains arent worth the money.
You can run TL-S cams, but you need to make a custom spacer for them to fit and the minimal gains arent worth the money.
Most people use shitty oils and have problems with Rocker arm wear, or issues with valve clearance due to poor adjustments of the valvetrain during install.
Now after reading and the success I've had in the past with Bisi's products specifically I'm considering getting a level 1 regrind. He sells the blank core for only $220, making it $1000 for new cams, and the best bang for your buck out of any J series parts.
Almost all the online bashing that happens of the Bisimoto J cams are from people Who never owned a set. Not really very objective is it?
Use RP for your oil and I would say from experience you shouldn't have any problems. That being said each regrind is unique but Bisimoto is well known for his camshaft magic.
#17
Whats up with RDX owners?
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My words are directly from someone that has installed AND REPLACED worn out Bisi cams. They are iron-nitrate hardened after they are cut (only if they dont meet specs), not oil hardened O2 grade like the OEMs do. I confirmed this with Bisi after the third phone call because the previous two people that answered had no idea what hardening process was used. They also confirmed that the cams are not cut by them, but an outside company - WEB. Do a search and you'll see the issues people have with WEB regrinds.
#18
Weird
I know they aren't re-ground in house. But Bisi uses the same service for his personal cars.
2 reasons premature camshaft wear occurs on regrinds that aren't the the fault of the regrind:
1. Rocker arms are improperly torqued.
2. Larger regrinds generally require a little shimming or grinding to ensure proper seating. Cams that "rub" will wear out in no time regardless of what oil you use.
I just don't see what you seem to have it out so bad against Bisi's stuff. He's not the most amazing guy ever or anything, I am not a gushing fan, but I always preferred NA build vs boost. That makes the cam the most important upgrade for the whole project. Guess how many reputable people put out camshafts for j32a2 or f22b2.
1: Bisi.
I've owned them. 45,000 DD no issues (USED). Are you suggesting I randomly got a decent cam? Who is the guy who installed the regrind on the J series. Who says he didn't make a mistake? Great mechanics make mistakes. Tim Thomas Doesn't save every goal.
Google turns up many more success stories about Bisi than issues. That being said I'm the only one who has used one here. No issues. And trust me I TORTURED that accord every day.
2 reasons premature camshaft wear occurs on regrinds that aren't the the fault of the regrind:
1. Rocker arms are improperly torqued.
2. Larger regrinds generally require a little shimming or grinding to ensure proper seating. Cams that "rub" will wear out in no time regardless of what oil you use.
I just don't see what you seem to have it out so bad against Bisi's stuff. He's not the most amazing guy ever or anything, I am not a gushing fan, but I always preferred NA build vs boost. That makes the cam the most important upgrade for the whole project. Guess how many reputable people put out camshafts for j32a2 or f22b2.
1: Bisi.
I've owned them. 45,000 DD no issues (USED). Are you suggesting I randomly got a decent cam? Who is the guy who installed the regrind on the J series. Who says he didn't make a mistake? Great mechanics make mistakes. Tim Thomas Doesn't save every goal.
Google turns up many more success stories about Bisi than issues. That being said I'm the only one who has used one here. No issues. And trust me I TORTURED that accord every day.
#19
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
I have nothing against Bisi himself. I love his EF D-series wagon and his Insight. He just happens to be stuck in the crossfire of my hatred towards regrinds.
Get the Bisi cams, put 100k miles on them, and inspect them. If they are still just as good as the day you bought them, Ill take back everything I said about them.
As for me - when I get cams, theyll be billet blanks milled down to my specs. Not regrinds.
Get the Bisi cams, put 100k miles on them, and inspect them. If they are still just as good as the day you bought them, Ill take back everything I said about them.
As for me - when I get cams, theyll be billet blanks milled down to my specs. Not regrinds.
#20
3.7L Nitrous Breathing CL
iTrader: (7)
Now,Now, civic.
After 100k any cams will have wear and possible flating at lobes peaks.
The people that are having problems with the regrinds I'm saying it has to do with them not correcting the valvetrain for the cams changed size.
Those who just slap them in without going the extra mile will regret their choices.
After 100k any cams will have wear and possible flating at lobes peaks.
The people that are having problems with the regrinds I'm saying it has to do with them not correcting the valvetrain for the cams changed size.
Those who just slap them in without going the extra mile will regret their choices.
#21
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
Theres a very big difference between a worn cam and stress cracks. When regrinding cams, the core becomes softer (thus requiring the hardening process). That can also lead to cracking, which has happened with WEB cams.
And I have to stress, I have nothing against Bisi. I respect the guy for the cars that he has built. From what I can tell his customer service is pretty good as well. My problem is with reground camshafts in general.
And I have to stress, I have nothing against Bisi. I respect the guy for the cars that he has built. From what I can tell his customer service is pretty good as well. My problem is with reground camshafts in general.
Last edited by civicdrivr; 08-04-2011 at 08:10 AM.
#22
3.7L Nitrous Breathing CL
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I don't think re grinds are good for 100-200k in a daily driver either.
They have their place. They give the performance at a cost/reliability.
Those who buy re grinds are the guys who want more now a can not afford to spend.
I dont think anyone upgrading to re grind cams is expecting a high mileage build.
They just want to go faster.
I think I going to do some research about Web because that is who did mine.
#23
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
Sometimes I really dont understand you.
#24
Weird
Theres a very big difference between a worn cam and stress cracks. When regrinding cams, the core becomes softer (thus requiring the hardening process). That can also lead to cracking, which has happened with WEB cams.
And I have to stress, I have nothing against Bisi. I respect the guy for the cars that he has built. From what I can tell his customer service is pretty good as well. My problem is with reground camshafts in general.
And I have to stress, I have nothing against Bisi. I respect the guy for the cars that he has built. From what I can tell his customer service is pretty good as well. My problem is with reground camshafts in general.
Thank you richard for backing me up that often times people installing cams can make mistakes. It is internal work, and not for everybody.
#25
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
I dont think you're stirring the pot. I actually enjoy these debates as it gets more information out there for everyone. Its a win-win.
#26
Weird
I know you probably often see people come along who say sh*t just to contradict others. I respect your opinion and don;t want to appear like one of those guys. I guess I just really have had good success with my Bisi cam that I had to stand up and say something on the matter.
Probably by next spring I will be running Bisi's J cams in my car. That's the plan anyways. I/C/H/Ct/E and a tune should help me meet my 265whp goal.
Of course I will have to be careful as this car is my daily driver.
Civic you did a valve train upgrade when you went larger displacement didn't you?
#28
Whats up with RDX owners?
iTrader: (9)
Good
I know you probably often see people come along who say sh*t just to contradict others. I respect your opinion and don;t want to appear like one of those guys. I guess I just really have had good success with my Bisi cam that I had to stand up and say something on the matter.
Probably by next spring I will be running Bisi's J cams in my car. That's the plan anyways. I/C/H/Ct/E and a tune should help me meet my 265whp goal.
Of course I will have to be careful as this car is my daily driver.
Civic you did a valve train upgrade when you went larger displacement didn't you?
I know you probably often see people come along who say sh*t just to contradict others. I respect your opinion and don;t want to appear like one of those guys. I guess I just really have had good success with my Bisi cam that I had to stand up and say something on the matter.
Probably by next spring I will be running Bisi's J cams in my car. That's the plan anyways. I/C/H/Ct/E and a tune should help me meet my 265whp goal.
Of course I will have to be careful as this car is my daily driver.
Civic you did a valve train upgrade when you went larger displacement didn't you?
#29
Intermediate
been looking at for a while same lift but change in duration
#30
Weird
http://www.andysautosport.com/acura/...e_performance/
been looking at for a while same lift but change in duration
been looking at for a while same lift but change in duration
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