Want more high end power - Honda Prelude Forum

SiRCal · 05-15-2002, 12:43 PM

i have i/h/e/pullies. what else is there? dont want head work yet

bgod · 05-15-2002, 01:13 PM

for more high end, go test pipe and tb.

Satan_SRV · 05-15-2002, 01:19 PM

v-afc...tune your i/h/e for maximum hp output, earlier vtec engagement, smoother power curve

bgod · 05-15-2002, 01:40 PM

the vafc really won't do much for you for top end numbers. it is basically to gain some midrange and bits here and there throughout the band.

also, with stock cams, the general rule is the lower the vtec engagement point the rpm where peak hp is reached will be lower. the power band changes.

i'm only referring to your request for top end.

if that's what you're in it for, get an obd1 gsr ecu. your top end will be simply amazing. experienced both and it's a huge change.

euforik · 05-15-2002, 06:07 PM

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Originally posted by SiRCal
i have i/h/e/pullies. what else is there? dont want head work yet

look into a pair of adjustible cam gears. you can shift the power in the powerband to higher rpm.

SiRCal · 05-15-2002, 07:06 PM

thanx for all the replies.

satan: i might just get a vafc. the only thing that is stoping me is that having it dyno tuned is a pain and expensive

Si4WS · 05-15-2002, 07:08 PM

cams all day! they will net you big hp gains on top

SiR-P12eLude · 05-15-2002, 07:17 PM

how much for the cams which is better? and how much to install it...?

euforik · 05-15-2002, 07:25 PM

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Originally posted by Si4WS
cams all day! they will net you big hp gains on top

then look into some cam gears to tune those babies in!

SiRCal · 05-15-2002, 07:29 PM

i want cams but im looking into some 18" wheels for show and maybe cams after.
I recommend the skunk2 cams. heard only good things about them.

vafc
skunk2 camshafts
skunk2 cam sprockets
skunk2 valve springs and retainers
in my case - skunk2 obd2 -obd1 conversion
skunk2 chipped ecu

those are my next mods after wheels

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Originally posted by euforik

then look into some cam gears to tune those babies in!

SiR-P12eLude · 05-15-2002, 07:31 PM

Sircal how much are we looking at there..?

SiRCal · 05-15-2002, 07:38 PM

no clue. havent gotten an estimate yet

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Originally posted by SiR-P12eLude
Sircal how much are we looking at there..?

SiR-P12eLude · 05-15-2002, 07:49 PM

what about AEM isn't that better than skunkz

SuCKaZ · 05-15-2002, 10:07 PM

how does skunk2 compare to like Jun Cams or Crower?
-James

brendon2k · 05-15-2002, 10:17 PM

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Originally posted by SuCKaZ
how does skunk2 compare to like Jun Cams or Crower?
-James

I heard the skunk2 cams are very similair to the crower stage 2 cams.

redlinelude · 05-15-2002, 10:36 PM

go with jun cams

dflipmode · 05-16-2002, 07:14 AM

why dont you just go with the whole jun package....that will give you what you crave for....

dennis

PreludeNYC · 05-16-2002, 09:26 AM

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Originally posted by SiR-P12eLude
what about AEM isn't that better than skunkz

AEM doesn't make camshafts, they make Cam Gears/sprockets and they suck. I would go for Crower Camshafts & Crower Cam Gears. remember for the camshafts you are going to need to upgrade your valvetrain (stiffer springs) and also retainers.

Jose

yellowh23a · 05-16-2002, 09:45 AM

AEM's car gears are **** and a total waste of money, I wouldn't buy anything from crower. I can show you pictures of my friends engine .. he had crower valve springs, retainers, cams and gears ... needless to saw his crower retainer BROKE and his valve hit his pistion! His motor had to be rebuild ... crower is ****. Skunk2 makes high-quality products. Just my 2 cents...

-Mike

PreludeNYC · 05-16-2002, 09:51 AM

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Originally posted by yellowh23a
AEM's car gears are **** and a total waste of money, I wouldn't buy anything from crower. I can show you pictures of my friends engine .. he had crower valve springs, retainers, cams and gears ... needless to saw his crower retainer BROKE and his valve hit his pistion! His motor had to be rebuild ... crower is ****. Skunk2 makes high-quality products. Just my 2 cents...

-Mike

...no company is perfect, and btw most of the time its installation error.

Jose