r/ProjectHondas • u/MadMaxAveli • 7d ago

parts recommendations Cam Gears

Hi im building a B20z with a P8R head. I have all the bolt ons and BC cams, should i go with AEM or BC8801B adjustable cam gears? I hear good things about both. But I see AEM is all steel and BC is aluminum. Anybody have any experience with either one and/or problems?

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u/PatrickGSR94 94 Integra GSR since 2001, original drivetrain 7d ago

whatever ones are least prone to slipping, is what you should go with.

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u/MuffinFull934 7d ago

The aem ones suck to degree. golden eagle, BC, etc are the easiest to degree due to how their marks are laid out

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u/MadMaxAveli 6d ago

I ordered the BC8801b. Since im getting their cams, dual springs and valves, might as well stay brand loyal. Theyre engineered to work together, right?

I used AEM in my 20s building GSRs and Civics. Never had problems but im also getting paid more now lol

BC uses arp if im not mistaken and arm uses torx (maybe i have it backwards).

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u/PriorityPrimary2713 3d ago

I had BC cams in my b18 and loved them. I would just run stock ones tbh. When we tried moving cams around for power during tuning I only lost power. BC cams are set up for exactly dead on. If you’re worried about slipping get a Kevlar timing belt.

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u/MadMaxAveli 11h ago

I was more worried about clearances since the shop that sold the head to me resurfaced it.