identifying type-r cams

[HATCHET_HONDA]

so i was wondering how to identify true type r cams.. i see quite a few for bid on ebay but EVERYTHING on ebay says type r so im really skeptical on whats what.. are there any identifying marks to look for? they look the same to me

 

[LS_VTEC]

Depending on the year, and if they are jdm/usdm, the ends have different looks. Just google it, I had to a long time ago. Honda-Tech had something on there with pictures.

 

[eg6sir]

FFS | Tech -- DOHC VTEC CAM ID

 

[HATCHET_HONDA]

FFS | Tech -- DOHC VTEC CAM ID

COOL...so just look for the "rings" on the dizzy side of the cam huh? simple enough...ive seen plenty of "type r" cams for auction that didnt have those

 

[HATCHET_HONDA]

asked a guy sellin some cams on ebay for close up pics of the ends of the cams..he said that they are aftermarket jdm type r cams so they have no markings...does that make sense?

 

[YBLEGAL]

yes it means they are not genuine honda most likely. some imitation design by an off brand

 

[HATCHET_HONDA]

then they could be anything really... lol and hes asking like $250 for international shipping...he lives in valpo which is odd

 

[YBLEGAL]

lol of all places.......

 

[HATCHET_HONDA]

found some cams from A 99 ITR.. they look legit, we'll see how it goes. i want this swap to have the good stuff but i dont have 5-$600 to throw around for cams..ahhh so close!!!after cams, mounts and a clutch and i can bolt er together!

 

[Superwho05]

itr camshafts are awesome in a b16, but you wont get the complete powerband of them unless you get your valvetrain upgraded to redline at 9k. I had 96 jdm cams in my new b16, and it didnt REALLY pull until around 6200-6500, and if you hit your redline at 7900-8200, you wont enjoy them, but thats just my personal experience. (assuming theyre going in a b16 of course)

 

[HATCHET_HONDA]

itr camshafts are awesome in a b16, but you wont get the complete powerband of them unless you get your valvetrain upgraded to redline at 9k. I had 96 jdm cams in my new b16, and it didnt REALLY pull until around 6200-6500, and if you hit your redline at 7900-8200, you wont enjoy them, but thats just my personal experience. (assuming theyre going in a b16 of course)

yea, they are.. b16 block and gsr head with skunk2 springs and retainers...but im having trouble installin all that new stuff. cant find a valve spring compressor tool or a shop that works on honda heads. check my other posts