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Old 11-27-2004, 12:34 PM
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Thinking about getting this package for my 99 Si. Anyone know anybody that has this package? Looks like it might be a good alternative to forced induction. this is the specs, pricing, and info they sent me...... tell me what you think.
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Old 11-27-2004, 12:53 PM
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dont attach .doc files, people wont click them because they are afraid of viruses and such.
please just post a google link to the page converted to .html or another html source, thanks.

NOTE:mods: please remove them becuase they may contain viruses
how do i become a moderator?

::edit, sorry if i came off as a dick, didnt mean to
Old 11-27-2004, 12:55 PM
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from what i've heard of gude in the past, they use regrinds for their cams. not really the best option to go with.
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I don't get cam regrinds, if you are grinding the lobes isn't the only thing you can do is reduce lift and duration?
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Originally Posted by Qui Gon Snoop
from what i've heard of gude in the past, they use regrinds for their cams. not really the best option to go with.
I'm quoting "Civic Duty" by Alan Paradise:

Originally Posted by Civic Duty
First, you should know that all aftermarket camshafts begin life as stock Honda cams. In other words, there are no aftermarket manufacturers of Honda performance camshafts. Every engine-builder has his own favorite grind. Some select mild and others choose radical; still others do nothing to the original cams.
Old 11-27-2004, 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by ED9man
I don't get cam regrinds, if you are grinding the lobes isn't the only thing you can do is reduce lift and duration?
material is most likely welded on then ground down
Old 11-28-2004, 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by augy
I'm quoting "Civic Duty" by Alan Paradise:
That's ancient information, and no longer true. Many companies, such as Crower, make new high-performance blanks.
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have a friend who got a cracked TB shipped to him and had a problem getting another. they use regrinds and used parts which isn't a bad thing but...
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Originally Posted by Qbacca
That's ancient information, and no longer true. Many companies, such as Crower, make new high-performance blanks.
Cool, didn't know that. However, the point remains that regrinds aren't bad just because they're regrinds.
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Originally Posted by augy
Cool, didn't know that. However, the point remains that regrinds aren't bad just because they're regrinds.
Billet is better.



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