J-SPec Intake Cam
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If you have never done it before, it is a daunting task... the hardest things are removing the timing belt and being able to properly align it when finished, and adjusting valve lash (you need a feeler gauge, micrometer, and properly sized shims). Other than that, it is just following instractions.
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ScottPro5 said:
I didn't know what your mechanical abilities were, so I had to assume that changing oil was a stretch 
With the proper tools, I think you could do it just fine. The hardest part for me was adjusting the valves. The way I had to do it was like this:
1. Install new cams
2. Measure valve clearance
3. Remove cams
4. Measure shims (a micrometer required)
5. Calculate required shim size
6. Install new shims
7. Install new cams
8. Re-measure valve clearance
9. Repeat if necessary
With the proper tools, I think you could do it just fine. The hardest part for me was adjusting the valves. The way I had to do it was like this:1. Install new cams
2. Measure valve clearance
3. Remove cams
4. Measure shims (a micrometer required)
5. Calculate required shim size
6. Install new shims
7. Install new cams
8. Re-measure valve clearance
9. Repeat if necessary
ScottPro5 said:
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i've done up a how to in the how-to section.
twilightprotege
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idle is same as stock
twilightprotege
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- 2001 323 Astina SP20 (P5)
if you have ok mechanical knowledge it's quite easy to do, but otherwise $200 ish i guess
twilightprotege
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- 2001 323 Astina SP20 (P5)
12hp is bs.
a couple of whp at best
a couple of whp at best
