H22a cams

[mySICKOcb7]

So i was wondering, would i feel a hole lot of difference in my h22a with just some cams, or do i need more head work in order to feel it? What cams do you suggest, and where can i get it?

[90goldcoupe]

The difference will depend on how aggresive the cams are. The cams from the H22 Type S can provide a nice upgrade, but if you are willing to sacrifice a little idle quality the Skunk2 Pro Series cams can make a big difference according to dyno charts I've seen.

[mySICKOcb7]

Where can i get some at a low price? Not ebay, they go for about 400 to 600 bucks, anywhere cheaper than that?

[quickangel93]

Where can i get some at a low price? Not ebay, they go for about 400 to 600 bucks, anywhere cheaper than that?

gotta pay to play

[deevergote]

H22 cams generally start around $600. You don't want to get anything cheaper than that. OBX makes camshafts that cost less... but it's cheaper to pay a little extra for a cam, and not trash your valvetrain!

[mySICKOcb7]

so i would be fine with my stock valve train, and upgraded cams, it wouldn't damage it? How about Brian Crower cams?

[quickangel93]

so i would be fine with my stock valve train, and upgraded cams, it wouldn't damage it? How about Brian Crower cams?

how about, have you looked into regrinded cams? a little cheaper for you.

[Mr_Doitagain]

I think for the most part you are safe with most stage one cam upgrades.... as far as the VT goes..... I think with any cam that is a stage 2 and above you should upgrade your VT....But I'm no pro on Cams... thats just what I got from other guys....

[deevergote]

so i would be fine with my stock valve train, and upgraded cams, it wouldn't damage it? How about Brian Crower cams?

Most "stage 1" cams are fine with the stock valvetrain. Anything more usually requires an upgrade. I've read things from Gude Performance that said the bottom end failed on them with Honda engines before the valve springs showed any signs of binding, or the valves floated. Regardless, it's not wise to take chances! Smack a piston into a valve, and say goodbye to your engine!

Any quality name brand cam is good. Most will say when a valvetrain upgrade is necessary.


I would personally go with Bisimoto... but only because I know Bisi a bit, and I know just how incredibly smart he really is. His products are very VERY well engineered. Although his reputation is greater than mine, I still put my reputation behind him when I endorse him on this site!



Also, regrinds aren't a great option. Some have luck, but regrinds are know to cause improper wear. It's a risk. If you go with a regrind, go with a quality company like Web.

[rickyduckworth]

i'd not waste my money on type s cams either. they were designed to work with the type s head, which is a lot different than other h22 heads. i've seen dynos comparing a tuned h22 with type s cams to an untuned h22 with regular cams. not fair, when you tune both, there is less than a 2hp gain at any point in the powerband

[deevergote]

Yeah, the H22 Type S has a few different things in addition to the cams that give it just 20hp more at the crank (which is about 17 at the wheels... due to the intake manifold, ECU tune, cams, higher compression, exhaust manifold, and better machine work on the head). They ARE an upgrade, but for the price, it's simply not worth it. Most good aftermarket "stage 1" cams will give at least 8-13hp to the wheels... usually after tuning.

[mySICKOcb7]

So how do i get some Bisimoto cams? How much do they run for?

[rickyduckworth]

http://www.bisimoto.com/

[deevergote]

http://www.bisimoto.com/

I was going to say that you had to go to the graveyard... second section on the right. Push the tombstone in the center, second from the right, and you'll find what you want... but that works too.