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Old 07-15-2007, 01:01 AM
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Ok, hauled the ride to my mechanic, I am reluctant on installing the new khi intake cam just because of their past knowledge/experience. Also a first time for them to play with the khi ecu, (I have the adaptor and program). Basically, I want to know all numbers and play a part in the testing. They of course said no prob. I may not install the intake cam, but said bump up compression and lets "play" to them. The beet nassarts, khi kit, head gasket will be installed. After the stock/base run of course. Definitely a learning curve for all.
 
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Old 07-15-2007, 05:41 AM
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Congrats... cant wait to hear the outcome.
 
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Old 07-15-2007, 06:14 AM
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hahaha, I was looking at the curves of the cam differences. Listening to the techs. Thinking of the older h2's trying to make that same corner. hmm. I think that even though I may not make peak hp/tq, I will give it ago.

edit: Bring the ride to me instead of me chasing it! So to speak
 
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Old 08-19-2007, 05:43 AM
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Crap, the engine is still on the bench with the degree wheel attached! They had some other shop issues happen, so am patiently waiting!
 
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Old 08-20-2007, 03:07 PM
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i would say your patiently waiting, it's been over a month now[>:]. did they say how much longer?
 
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Old 08-20-2007, 10:47 PM
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From the sounds of it, probably Sat. for the khi ecu programming/dyno runs.
 
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Old 08-20-2007, 10:49 PM
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beet nassarts exhaus...nice! I have heard a lot of good things about them.
 
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Old 08-20-2007, 11:31 PM
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They look nice too. Will see if the entire package will make the putt putt go faster or not.

 
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Old 08-25-2007, 12:22 AM
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Fired up the ride today at the shop with the shop door open. Had a nice loping rumble(106, 104 stock cam degree) and the exhaust was deeper in tone than I expected. Looked great! ECU is not programmed yet so looked abit on the rich side but will see under a load.Will dyno at the track tomorrow morning. The owner mentioned the cam tensioner/chain noise. I mentioned doing the backward clutch popping to adjust the tensioner. I do not want a manual tensioner at the moment until I see my bill at least. Will take the camcorder with me tomorrow during the test. I think that a wire got pinched for the rear left turn lamp. Constantly on while running. Anyhow, I am abit stoked!
 
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Old 08-25-2007, 12:36 AM
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Hey Dragone, I've been told by some insiders that Kaw's tend to have fairly hot (lift/duration) cams installed stock from the factory, and that going aftermarket probably won't get that much extra punch for the $.
I've also been told that bumping the compression is the way to go, and likely the least expensive. Any thoughts?
Hope your dyno run puts a smile on your face; good luck!
 


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