AEM Cam Gears - Honda Prelude Forum

JJLuDe · 01-30-2003, 11:28 AM

i was wondering if aem cam gears helps alot in performance. and if so, about how many horse power does it increase?

sporttheimport · 01-30-2003, 11:46 AM

of course they will help on any engine. i know my friends GS-R got about 8whp from Skunk2 cam gears once they were tuned, and that was on stock cams too. on the H22 u could expect around the same results if they are tuned.... it all depends on the setting u put them at though.

You will always get better gains if u have aftermarket cams (Skunk2, Crower, Type-S etc...), those are only for the h22 though. If you want cams for the H23 look at Gude, i know a few guys on this board have them. hope that helped a bit.

later,
tim

willmbrk · 01-30-2003, 11:56 AM

AEM cam gears=bad. I would not recommend AEM for cam gears because they have a reputation for breaking. I wouldn't worry about cam gears unless you get a good set of cams, anyway.

Preyluder · 01-30-2003, 04:54 PM

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Originally posted by willmbrk
AEM cam gears=bad. I would not recommend AEM for cam gears because they have a reputation for breaking. I wouldn't worry about cam gears unless you get a good set of cams, anyway.

Oh yeah? I've never heard that. Do you have any proof to back that claim up??

Tim, which member(s) have the Gude regrinds??

sporttheimport · 01-30-2003, 06:55 PM

I have also heard that AEM cam gears only have 3 bolts on them, which makes them slip or something like that while the Skunk2 cam gears have 6 bolts on them making them stronger.

As for people with Gude cams, I dont keep a running list of member's mods, so im not sure

later,
tim

Satan_SRV · 01-30-2003, 07:11 PM

Honestly no one will have a problem with AEM cam gears if you use them like you are supposed to. I love how on the Internet one person's experience becomes everyone's opinion.

I wouldn't expect much from cam gears on stock cams for the H22a.

euforik · 01-30-2003, 08:00 PM

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Originally posted by willmbrk
AEM cam gears=bad. I would not recommend AEM for cam gears because they have a reputation for breaking. I wouldn't worry about cam gears unless you get a good set of cams, anyway.

ive been running the aem cam gears for over two years now, without a problem. my personal experience with them has been fine. i have yet to have them tuned so i can't say much about performance out of them.

Si4WS · 01-31-2003, 12:27 AM

As far as cams go for the H23 I've heard good thins about Web cams. I also agree that the Skunk2 cam gears might be better, after all 6 bolts should be stronger then 3.

willmbrk · 01-31-2003, 01:11 AM

I have spoken with several shops about AEM cam gears, and they said the same thing. Also, my friend had AEM gears, and they slipped and he cracked his cam.

PreludeRacer023 · 01-31-2003, 01:42 AM

ok the skunk2 gears are lighter....also whoever thinks gears dont do much without aftermarket cams?? your kidding yourself, i dropped over 4 tenths of a secon.....but what do i know.... i only run mid to high 13s in my lude, with limited bolt ons...

4bidden · 01-31-2003, 03:10 AM

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Originally posted by PreludeRacer023
i only run mid to high 13s in my lude, with limited bolt ons...

Grrrrr, every post you make has your 1/4 time in it!

Lonely Driver · 01-31-2003, 03:27 AM

I've heard that on stock cams they don't seem to make much of a difference, although you can kinda play with where you want the power in the powerband...

Satan_SRV · 01-31-2003, 06:13 AM

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Originally posted by 4bidden

Grrrrr, every post you make has your 1/4 time in it!

I know! It's Vin Diesel!

PreludeRacer023 · 02-02-2003, 02:48 AM

ok ok ok ....im done

took a while for the excitement to wear off

Preyluder · 02-02-2003, 08:57 AM

Well, the prices aren't much diff. between the skunk and AEM cam gears, so maybe I'll look into the "safer" ones.

concLude · 02-02-2003, 03:06 PM

damn, i love keeping with the same company, too bad skunk doesn't make pullies.