Hot Cams stage 1

CrazyCanuckGoat · February 18th, 2018, 08:04 PM

Anyone tried the Hot Cams stage 1 (or 2) intake camshafts? I was debating on trying one then using my stock intake on the exhaust side.

Beet/Webcam/DCR too rich for my blood right now.

sharky nrk · February 19th, 2018, 08:05 AM

^^ that is an interesting thought as I know there are some other bikes where it is a common modification

DannoXYZ · February 19th, 2018, 02:30 PM

Give us some specs:

- lift
- duration @ 1mm
- lobe-centres

Stock factory cams are way more aggressive than you think.

CrazyCanuckGoat · February 19th, 2018, 04:27 PM

Specs aren't even listed on the hotcams site, which is why I asked if someone has actually run one. They should have a spec card with it.

I hate "stage 1/2/3/4/706 etc" as well, but responding like you did isn't going to get me to pull some magic numbers out by backside, thus my reason for asking this question from people that have actually run one, or have a spec sheet.

If I had all the specs, this question would not have been asked and I could have made my own decision.

Triple Jim · February 19th, 2018, 06:36 PM

Along the lines of what Jonathan-Philippe posted above, the stock 250s are pretty darned hot engines compared to most stock engines. I would be very leery of going for more power without some specific information and test data, because it would be easy to lose some bottom and midrange torque that I would not want to lose.

Why not ask the manufacturer for details?

CrazyCanuckGoat · February 19th, 2018, 06:50 PM

I have emailed them.......no response yet.

I was hoping to speak with someone directly that has/had purchased one since this is a Ninja forum. Guess that was a mistake.

Triple Jim · February 19th, 2018, 08:19 PM

Because no one has responded that he/she has purchased one yet, it was a mistake? In any case, I get the feeling that my suggestions are not helping, so I'll bow out.

CrazyCanuckGoat · February 19th, 2018, 10:18 PM

I'll figure it out on my own when the manufacturer hopefully responds............

February 18th, 2018, 08:04 PM	#1
CrazyCanuckGoat ninjette.org member Name: Rob Location: Winnipeg Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ZX12R (sold), 2012 250R, 1975 Honda XL250, 1980 XJ650 Posts: 99	Hot Cams stage 1 Anyone tried the Hot Cams stage 1 (or 2) intake camshafts? I was debating on trying one then using my stock intake on the exhaust side. Beet/Webcam/DCR too rich for my blood right now.

February 19th, 2018, 08:05 AM	#2
sharky nrk Fighting Texas Aggie '05 Name: Neil Location: Hutto, TX Join Date: Feb 2009 Motorcycle(s): '07 ZX6R, '08 Versys, '09 250R Track, '93 F2/F3 Track Posts: A lot.	^^ that is an interesting thought as I know there are some other bikes where it is a common modification __________________________________________________ Keep it rubber side down and enjoy the ride Get healthy - Get Fit - Change Your Life Click Here Or PM Me To Find More - Advocare

February 19th, 2018, 02:30 PM	#3
DannoXYZ ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: AKA JacRyann Location: Mesa, AZ Join Date: Dec 2011 Motorcycle(s): CB125T CBR250R-MC19 CBR250RR-MC22 NSR350R-MC21 VF500F CBR600RR SFV650 VFR750F R1M ST1300PA Valkyrie-F6C Posts: A lot. MOTY - 2018, MOTM - Nov '17	Give us some specs: - lift - duration @ 1mm - lobe-centres Stock factory cams are way more aggressive than you think. Last futzed with by DannoXYZ; February 20th, 2018 at 05:10 AM. Reason: Changed tone

February 19th, 2018, 10:18 PM	#8
CrazyCanuckGoat ninjette.org member Name: Rob Location: Winnipeg Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ZX12R (sold), 2012 250R, 1975 Honda XL250, 1980 XJ650 Posts: 99	I'll figure it out on my own when the manufacturer hopefully responds............ Last futzed with by CrazyCanuckGoat; February 20th, 2018 at 04:47 AM.

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February 19th, 2018, 04:27 PM	#4
CrazyCanuckGoat ninjette.org member Name: Rob Location: Winnipeg Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ZX12R (sold), 2012 250R, 1975 Honda XL250, 1980 XJ650 Posts: 99	Specs aren't even listed on the hotcams site, which is why I asked if someone has actually run one. They should have a spec card with it. I hate "stage 1/2/3/4/706 etc" as well, but responding like you did isn't going to get me to pull some magic numbers out by backside, thus my reason for asking this question from people that have actually run one, or have a spec sheet. If I had all the specs, this question would not have been asked and I could have made my own decision.

February 19th, 2018, 06:36 PM	#5
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	Along the lines of what Jonathan-Philippe posted above, the stock 250s are pretty darned hot engines compared to most stock engines. I would be very leery of going for more power without some specific information and test data, because it would be easy to lose some bottom and midrange torque that I would not want to lose. Why not ask the manufacturer for details?

February 19th, 2018, 06:50 PM	#6
CrazyCanuckGoat ninjette.org member Name: Rob Location: Winnipeg Join Date: Oct 2014 Motorcycle(s): 2003 ZX12R (sold), 2012 250R, 1975 Honda XL250, 1980 XJ650 Posts: 99	I have emailed them.......no response yet. I was hoping to speak with someone directly that has/had purchased one since this is a Ninja forum. Guess that was a mistake.

February 19th, 2018, 08:19 PM	#7
Triple Jim Guy Who Enjoys Riding Name: Jim Location: North Carolina Join Date: Jul 2016 Motorcycle(s): Ninja 250 Posts: A lot. MOTM - Oct '18, Aug '17, Aug '16	Because no one has responded that he/she has purchased one yet, it was a mistake? In any case, I get the feeling that my suggestions are not helping, so I'll bow out.