Pros
Buddy Club didn't waste any time when it came time to R&D new camshafts exclusively designed for the 4G63 MIVEC family. Buddy Club uses a special process on their camshafts by performing a special steeping press that produces 0.5 to 15 micro millimeter thin of manganese phosphate coating on its surface to prevent direct contact with other metal parts while maintaining smooth operation.
Cons
Installing the MIVEC cams does require some knowledge of the 4G63, and someone with the skill level of an intermediate to a professional mechanic is recommended. If you lack the skills, don't be a hero and try to install the cams yourself. The cam install requires a number of tools, such as a specialized cam tensioner tool. This 50-cent looking piece is crucial when swapping out the cams, along with plenty of sockets and torque wrenches.
Parts
Camshafts
Tools
10- 12-,14-, 17- and 21mm sockets, 24-, 27- and 28mm combination wrenches, 13mm hex head, 14mm Allen socket, 3/8 and 1/2-inch ratchet, screwdriver, needle nose plyers, breaker bar, channel locks, crescent wrench, cam tensioner tool, torque wrench, razor blade, assembly lube and permatex.
Installation Time
180 minutes
Notes
Dyno numbers reveal that from 4000 to 6000rpm, the Buddy Club camshafts helped to improve the overall midrange. While peak horsepower gains look minimal, both power and torque, the numbers improved significantly from 4800 to 6000rpm. The Buddy Club camshafts picked up a horsepower and torque gain of 13 over our previous baseline run. Keep in mind this dyno pull was performed immediately after the cam was broken in and prior to any tuning performed on the vehicle.
Dyno 2: Buddy Club Spec II Evo 9 Camshafts
PEAKHP 301.6 / PEAKTQ 275.8
Horsepower Gain
1500 to 3500 HP range: -1 to 2
3500 to 5500 HP range: 4 to 10
5500 to redline HP range: -3 to 13
Torque Gain
1500 to 3500 TQ range: -1 to 4
3500 to 5500 TQ range: -3 to 12
5500 to redline TQ range: 13 to -3