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shorelovr202 · 09-25-2009, 12:44 AM

Okay, I just picked up an obd1 GSR engine that I am about to start building for my 94' Integra LS. As far as the GSR engine goes, I'm building it from the bottom up with the best parts. Its my daily driver, so I need something I'm not gonna have to constantly rip apart and check on. What are good cams to use for the GSR with forced induction, low compression cp pistons, supertech valvetrain, that are great for the street and strip at 15lb of boost and higher? I've been looking at skunk2 turbo stage two cams. Also, turbos are new to me. Right now, I've got a great LS engine that I plan to boost while my engine is being built. I plan on boosting it with all stock internals and re-using the turbo for the GSR motor when its done. I don't want ebay shit and I'm gonna piece it together with money not really being too much of an issue. Don't get me wrong, I don't wanna spend a fortune... I just wanna spend what I need to, do it the right way and not cheap out, in order to have some fun now and a turbo I can use down the road if I get serious. Let me know any combos that have worked well for any of you.

Matts96HB · 09-25-2009, 01:23 PM

If you're trying to make a nice, streetable car, my suggestion is a setup along the lines of this:
Motor - Go with a built bottom end (set of pistons/rods, ARP Rod bolts, new rings, ARP head studs) but keep the compression right around 9.0-9.5:1. Leave the head stock (you won't really need to touch it for a build like this)

Pick up an already built turbo kit. Trust me when I say that it makes things way easier. The components are known to work well together, and you already have the main components for what you're gonna do. For tuning just get an OBD1 ECU if you don't have one already and have it chipped, have a reputable tuner tune it, and you're done.

RoughKnight · 09-25-2009, 09:35 PM

It costs money the way that matt said, but...
you'll have it done quick and easy, and the setup will be fast + reliable.
remember, you can only pick two

Matts96HB · 09-27-2009, 06:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shorelovr202

I just wanna spend what I need to, do it the right way and not cheap out.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoughKnight

It costs money the way that matt said, but...

Doing anything right costs money. Better to spend a little more once, than to spend that amount 3 times before you finally figure it out. Trust me, I know.

RoughKnight · 09-27-2009, 07:00 PM

^ that was my point

SCCAEK21 · 11-04-2009, 09:25 PM

Since your not using an insane amount of boost I would do CTR in. cam, ITR ex. cam with brand new oem TYPE R valvetrain. This setup has been proven time and time again. Just a thought

09-25-2009, 12:44 AM	#1
shorelovr202 Integra Guy Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Latrobe, PA Age: 30 Posts: 56 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 1994 Acura Integra LS Rep Power: 6	cam and turbo question Okay, I just picked up an obd1 GSR engine that I am about to start building for my 94' Integra LS. As far as the GSR engine goes, I'm building it from the bottom up with the best parts. Its my daily driver, so I need something I'm not gonna have to constantly rip apart and check on. What are good cams to use for the GSR with forced induction, low compression cp pistons, supertech valvetrain, that are great for the street and strip at 15lb of boost and higher? I've been looking at skunk2 turbo stage two cams. Also, turbos are new to me. Right now, I've got a great LS engine that I plan to boost while my engine is being built. I plan on boosting it with all stock internals and re-using the turbo for the GSR motor when its done. I don't want ebay shit and I'm gonna piece it together with money not really being too much of an issue. Don't get me wrong, I don't wanna spend a fortune... I just wanna spend what I need to, do it the right way and not cheap out, in order to have some fun now and a turbo I can use down the road if I get serious. Let me know any combos that have worked well for any of you.

09-25-2009, 01:23 PM	#2
Matts96HB F.I. Junkie Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Spokane, WA Age: 19 Posts: 2,658 iTrader: 1 / 100% Ride: 1996 Civic, 1992 Accord Rep Power: 101	If you're trying to make a nice, streetable car, my suggestion is a setup along the lines of this: Motor - Go with a built bottom end (set of pistons/rods, ARP Rod bolts, new rings, ARP head studs) but keep the compression right around 9.0-9.5:1. Leave the head stock (you won't really need to touch it for a build like this) Pick up an already built turbo kit. Trust me when I say that it makes things way easier. The components are known to work well together, and you already have the main components for what you're gonna do. For tuning just get an OBD1 ECU if you don't have one already and have it chipped, have a reputable tuner tune it, and you're done. __________________ XBOX LIVE GT: teb00stcat (00's are zeroes) -320 WHP EJ6-

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09-25-2009, 09:35 PM	#3
RoughKnight Christmas Car Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ont Age: 21 Posts: 350 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 93 4dr D15B, Greddy Short Ram, 4-2-1 Header, 2.5" Exhaust. Rep Power: 8	It costs money the way that matt said, but... you'll have it done quick and easy, and the setup will be fast + reliable. remember, you can only pick two

09-27-2009, 07:00 PM	#5
RoughKnight Christmas Car Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ottawa, Ont Age: 21 Posts: 350 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 93 4dr D15B, Greddy Short Ram, 4-2-1 Header, 2.5" Exhaust. Rep Power: 8	^ that was my point

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SCCAEK21 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: TX Age: 26 Posts: 28 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 99 EK hatch Rep Power: 3	Since your not using an insane amount of boost I would do CTR in. cam, ITR ex. cam with brand new oem TYPE R valvetrain. This setup has been proven time and time again. Just a thought

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