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Re: [ST] Remapping
I don't understand how "there is no extra labor".
On my 2000 ST, adjusting the valves does not require the cams to be removed.
I think there would be a fair amount of extra labor to change cams.
David W. Funk
'00 Sprint ST
Pleasanton, CA
> Early 2002 S3 cams are hotter than ST/RS cams with more lift and a bit
> more duration. The Valves, springs, retainers and keepers are the same
> (I checked). Install the S3 cams when adjusting the valves and there is
> no extra labor. They will require the appropriate S3 tune. The cams
> are about $250 each and are good for about 10 more HP at the rear
> wheel. You will give up that 10 HP below about 6K. The S3 tune raises
> the rev limit 600 RPM. Since the peak HP rpm of an ST/RS is at 9500 and
> the bottom end is the same, I compromised and raised my rev limit 300
> RPM. With the lower gears and more revs and a bit leaner on top, I
> don't know what I'd do with 10 more HP!
>
> Andrew F. Kay, Jr. wrote:
>
> >An interesting read, but not something I'm likely to have the time or
> >inclination to implement. On the other hand, while I agree with his
> >thoughts on a Daytona cam in a Tiger, the ones from a Speed Triple might
> >of use. Just a thought.......
> >
> >Andrew F. Kay, Jr.
> >Riders of the Lost Empire, LC, 13355 79th Street, Fellsmere, FL 32948
> >www.lostempire.com andy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> >"One man that has a mind and knows it, can always beat ten men who
> >havent and dont." George Bernard Shaw, 1856-1950. The Applecart, (1929),
> >Act I.
> >
> --
> John Albright
> '02 RS
> '00 748 "Rosetta"
> Chattanooga
> C-RATs
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