here's something else to digest...and yes getting 174 horsepower out of a b16 is definitely impressive. what exactly was done to the motor?
this is a dyno test that was performed by import builders. i know, some of you might be skeptical of their results..etc..etc...but i've read many of their reviews and i'm pretty sure their honest. plus, i've talked with jeff a few times and he seemed like a good guy.
here is a good example of how different cams produce power in different area's of the power curve.
and here is what jeff said upon his review. see if everyone else agrees with these results and understands what i'm trying to say.
RATING: JUN Type 3's 96% Mid range could have been better.
RATING: Toda Spec C's 90% Good Cams, Good peak power.
RATING: Type-R 85% Great cams for the money. The best mid range power in our test, perfect idle, good torque.
Comments: JUN 3 cams, a great choice no matter what kind of head you have. The Toda Spec C's netted the 2nd highest horsepower reading at the wheels of all of the cams we have ever tested. So they are still a very good choice. Type-R cams? Honda knows what they are doing...look at that midrange power!
Jeff
yes, the type r cams came in third, and overall produced less horsepower...however honda could easily design a cam that would perform as well or better than the toda's and jun's in the high end...as their technology and experience far outweighs every aftermarket company...but they aren't interested in just getting the highest numbers...but rather producing a camshaft and a motor that has a nice idle and good mid range torque.
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