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Old 02-27-2003, 11:35 AM
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i have a 98 civic ex d16y8, how come cam makes more power? is it because of the design is different than stock? what other parts do i need for a cam. any other additional parts to support it?

also what is a good cam for my car?

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Old 02-27-2003, 03:43 PM
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camshafts control the lift and duration of the valves which draw in/push out air
Old 02-27-2003, 03:45 PM
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If you get a new cam, I highly recommend new valve springs and retainers. A lot of the kits out there now offer those with the package.

*edit: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/camshaft.htm
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Originally posted by westcoaststyle
If you get a new cam, I highly recommend new valve springs and retainers. A lot of the kits out there now offer those with the package.
-only if you go past your stock redline which most cams make more power anyways
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Originally posted by westcoaststyle

*edit: http://auto.howstuffworks.com/camshaft.htm
ding ding, I learned from that too, but I don't tell anyone for fear that I may not be as smart as I would like people to think h: :thumbup:




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