stage 2 cams for D16Y8 engine, any suggestion?

**samyip** · 15-07-2012 02:43 PM

Hey guys, my head gasket is leaking and I'm planning to get it fix and while the head is out I might want to upgrade the camshaft as well, get a little bit more power. so I want to hear all the good opinion from you guys

Cheers!

**VTec1987** · 15-07-2012 04:41 PM

Save for a b series, not worth the money

**EKVTIR-T** · 15-07-2012 04:54 PM

Yeah its no use on a stock engine really

Only going to make it lose torque down low which you hardly have much of anyway

**dougie_504** · 15-07-2012 06:35 PM

If you insist on sticking to your D-series, port it a bit, shave the head a little (discuss with engine builder who will determine how much can be shaved) and STRONGLY consider the Brian Crower stage 3 camshaft and matching cam gear. You will need to upgrade the valvetrain too, springs and retainers a must, oversized valves a possibility to reap the benefits of the VTEC engagement (given that SOHC VTEC only effects intake lift duration, not exhaust lift duration).

But TBH probably not worth it. If you don't wanna go this far then stick to stage 1 or stage 2 with OEM valvetrain. Would still recommend Brian Crower though.

**samyip** · 15-07-2012 10:09 PM

thanks for the opinion guys

I want to keep it the same as when it came from the factory, just want to get little more power out of it while the head is out.
@ dougie_504: do you know where can I get Brian Crower cams in sydney?

**mugen_ctr** · 15-07-2012 10:17 PM

nothing wrong with n/a modded d bangers, its something different here

But to expand more on what dougie said remember to get a aftermarket ecu or at-least minimum a Piggy back ecu, but again to reap the most a full EMS is the go, or if on a budget go chipped OBD1 ECU like P06 or P28 Ecu, Hondata S100 for example would be perfect.