lplplplp 9 Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 Anybody at all ever seen a cam regrind done on the VTEC engine? I get that its a little bit more specialized but I have search high and low and not even a mention any where on the interballs. maybe there is not much to be had - ports/tracts all need work to take advantage?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Member Contributer TheLimey 56 Posted September 16 Member Contributer Share Posted September 16 I think for the money you'd invest in having the engine work done, most people would just buy a faster bike. If you really want to chase horsepower, the 5th Gen engine can be made to fit with relative ease and the power gains are much more accessible since much of the architecture was based on the RC45. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Member Contributer Skids 644 Posted September 16 Member Contributer Share Posted September 16 3 hours ago, lplplplp said: Anybody at all ever seen a cam regrind done on the VTEC engine? I get that its a little bit more specialized but I have search high and low and not even a mention any where on the interballs. maybe there is not much to be had - ports/tracts all need work to take advantage?? Just supercharge it! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Member Contributer boOZZIE 134 Posted September 16 Member Contributer Share Posted September 16 $ better spent on suspension upgrades Or MBD 🤑 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Member Contributer Cogswell 1328 Posted September 16 Member Contributer Share Posted September 16 The only cam regrind I know of was on a 5th gen - but it included some serious other mods to match the cams - out of the skillset of most of us. The other possibility is a Rapid Bike - for a knowledgeable tuner that can work with the timing as well as fueling, more midrange can be had if you're willing to run premium fuel. Honestly most of us could probably go quicker just by going on a diet . . . Close to 40 pounds can be shaved off the bike if the owner loses 20, another 12 or so with VFRD headers and aftermarket cans and a lithium battery for the rest. Pick up a 40 pound object and then imagine your 781cc not having to lug that around - it's significant! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Baileyrock 836 Posted September 16 Share Posted September 16 2 hours ago, boOZZIE said: $ better spent on suspension upgrades Agreed! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lplplplp 9 Posted September 16 Author Share Posted September 16 The only cam regrind I know of was on a 5th gen - but it included some serious other mods to match the cams - out of the skillset of most of us. The other possibility is a Rapid Bike - for a knowledgeable tuner that can work with the timing as well as fueling, more midrange can be had if you're willing to run premium fuel. Honestly most of us could probably go quicker just by going on a diet . . . Close to 40 pounds can be shaved off the bike if the owner loses 20, another 12 or so with VFRD headers and aftermarket cans and a lithium battery for the rest. Pick up a 40 pound object and then imagine your 781cc not having to lug that around - it's significant! I agree with everything including the suspension mods comments I was just curious because I had never read about it. I do not agree with the comment about losing weight ... lost anymore weight i would literally implode . Probably won't go down the route of doing any serious engine mods But asked simply because of I haven't seen Anything. I plan on installing a rapid bike evo though.Anyway my bike arrives today and there have been waiting 9 months for it!!!! a 2011 With leo vinci's and PC. It had to come from another state so of course with everything that's happened that shall not be mentioned I had a serious waiting marathon !I swore I wouldn't modify this bike but i find myself spending the evenings looking at big bore kits and carbon fibre wheels...But lightness is king And I will be investing most of my efforts into weight reduction. Down the track a plan on making some carbon bits as well and probably machine some nice bracketry to replace the standard stuff.And before anybody chimes in and tries to tell me to leave well enough alone that's just not in my dna and i modify everything Even if it's just for the sake of it! https://drriders.com/my-dr650-sei-pic-heavy-t22031.htmlThere is a link to my last proper project To give you an idea. . I had an r1150r most recently but I didn't really do much to that , didn't really inspired me.Sent from my ASUS_I01WD using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lplplplp 9 Posted September 16 Author Share Posted September 16 Just supercharge it! Seriously been toying with this.....we'll see.Sent from my ASUS_I01WD using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dangeruss 61 Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 40 minutes ago, lplplplp said: Seriously been toying with this.....we'll see. Sent from my ASUS_I01WD using Tapatalk 👀 Please do. When I saw the A&A kit my first thought was 'probably a good thing those aren't available anymore'. Second thought was 'damn I want to do that'. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Member Contributer boOZZIE 134 Posted September 17 Member Contributer Share Posted September 17 A good tuning shop may be able to adjust the degree of cams. I looked into this and dyno time a while ago but haven't done anything about it. ...Yet.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lplplplp 9 Posted September 17 Author Share Posted September 17 A good tuning shop may be able to adjust the degree of cams. I looked into this and dyno time a while ago but haven't done anything about it. ...Yet.... Probably not a great deal to be gained i Would assume?you aussie? where are you?Sent from my ASUS_I01WD using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lplplplp 9 Posted September 17 Author Share Posted September 17 woohoo it just arrived!!!Sent from my ASUS_I01WD using Tapatalk 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Member Contributer boOZZIE 134 Posted September 17 Member Contributer Share Posted September 17 3 hours ago, lplplplp said: Probably not a great deal to be gained i Would assume? you aussie? where are you? Sent from my ASUS_I01WD using Tapatalk Every little bit helps I guess OZZIE The state of Disaster, the state of Emergency, the state of Lockdown, the state of Unlawful curfew, the state where its illegal to protest, the state that violently arrests journalists, pregnant women, the mentally ill ... etc..etc. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lplplplp 9 Posted September 17 Author Share Posted September 17 Every little bit helps I guess OZZIE The state of Disaster, the state of Emergency, the state of Lockdown, the state of Unlawful curfew, the state where its illegal to protest, the state that violently arrests journalists, pregnant women, the mentally ill ... etc..etc. you sound like a like minded man!newy here, probably the luckiest place to be ... still filled with idiocy but hey at least i have a new vfr to be grateful for.she arrives today and man, sexy she is. might just ride it for a bit before i start hacking it up Sent from my ASUS_I01WD using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Member Contributer Cogswell 1328 Posted September 17 Member Contributer Share Posted September 17 11 hours ago, boOZZIE said: Every little bit helps I guess OZZIE The state of Disaster, the state of Emergency, the state of Lockdown, the state of Unlawful curfew, the state where its illegal to protest, the state that violently arrests journalists, pregnant women, the mentally ill ... etc..etc. The same here, except that people have taken to wearing masks and mostly ignoring the lockdown, and we have government that openly promotes the daily riots and assaults we've been having in the streets - businesses smashed and looted (repeatedly) and the city turned in to a ghetto - even a murder in the streets and the city / mayor / state / governor says "meh, whatcha gonna do"? and just lets them go at it. Meanwhile, major companies have announced their departure and hopefully soon mine, too. Oregon is a beautiful state but is being run straight to hell by our elected kooks. :( The phrase "the inmates are running the asylum" is patently true here. I wonder if my bikes could be shipped down under if / when I'm able to move there? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DannoXYZ 23 Posted September 17 Share Posted September 17 On 9/16/2020 at 7:15 AM, lplplplp said: Anybody at all ever seen a cam regrind done on the VTEC engine? I get that its a little bit more specialized but I have search high and low and not even a mention any where on the interballs. maybe there is not much to be had - ports/tracts all need work to take advantage?? Elgin Cams (Dema), can custom-grind any profile you want. Just need to send them some cores to start. I suppose it's possible to make high-RPM profile even more aggressive. Some very good tutorials about cams on their website. I've had them custom-grind for my VF500, Toyota MR2 Supercharged and Porsche 951. Stay away from Web Cam, every single cam I've gotten from them has had every single lobe be a different shape with timing completely off (on same stick). 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
lplplplp 9 Posted September 18 Author Share Posted September 18 Elgin Cams (Dema), can custom-grind any profile you want. Just need to send them some cores to start. I suppose it's possible to make high-RPM profile even more aggressive. Some very good tutorials about cams on their website. I've had them custom-grind for my VF500, Toyota MR2 Supercharged and Porsche 951. Stay away from Web Cam, every single cam I've gotten from them has had every single lobe be a different shape with timing completely off (on same stick). I sent an email off to them I'll see what they saySent from my ASUS_I01WD using Tapatalk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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