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rdmex
08-24-2002, 01:28 PM
i just ordered my hotcam stage 2 and i was wondering if someone could explain how to change it out with my stock cam. i am goin to get a service manual but will i be able to do it myself? is it hard? could someone post pics of step by step changing the cam out?
08-24-2002, 02:00 PM
it's not hard to do butif you feel unsure of yourself it's better to have it done for you. just buy a manual and a new valve cover gasket ...then you'll have to check valve lash after you but it in.
Atomic83
08-24-2002, 02:10 PM
Where did you get the cam and how much was it?
rdmex
08-24-2002, 02:19 PM
it was 136 from atvaddiction
Atomic83
08-24-2002, 02:27 PM
Ok thanks, I don't see it on there website so I assume you have to call them to order it?
rdmex
08-24-2002, 03:42 PM
yea
Sick0
08-24-2002, 04:01 PM
When doing DON'T DROP THE TIMING CHAIN DOWN INTO THE MOTOR WHEN YOU TAKE IT OFF THE CAM.
Dave400ex
08-24-2002, 04:07 PM
If you do it make sure yo Lock Tight the Cam Sprocket Bolts. At our local shop a kid try to rebuild his 400 and he had the Piston in backwards, and the cam sprocket cam loose messing all kinds of things up.
Red00Honda400EX
08-24-2002, 05:13 PM
I just did this with a stage 1 cam it wasnt bad but dropping the chain would be not so good but not all that bad.
RED121572
08-24-2002, 06:43 PM
When I rebuilt mine last winter, the timing chain didnt drop down, but it came off the gear inside the tranny case. If that should happen, not a huge deal. Remove the clutch cover to gain access to the problem.

Im also in the process of gathering parts for another rebuild with rockers, springs, rings and a HotCam stage 2. Anyways, let us know how that cam performs for you.

Good luck and let us know how things turn out!
bansheeguy77
08-24-2002, 07:03 PM
lol u guys would never guess what atv addictions is...its two very small sheds put together its funny....plus its way back in the boonies i about collapsed laughing after seeing big atv addiction....sorry i just hadda say that.
rdmex
08-24-2002, 07:06 PM
thanks for all the feedback
RED121572
08-24-2002, 07:14 PM
Maybe Ive had too much to drink or Im just lost, but what is ATV Addictions?
rdmex
08-24-2002, 07:27 PM
its a store on ebay. www.atvaddictions.com
TRX250XFIRE
08-25-2002, 08:32 AM
hey, im about 5 hours away from ordering a hotcam from dennis kirk but i got looking at them and whats the diff between stage 1 and 2? It sounds pretty dumb of me asking but i just dont want to get one that is not for me, i race MX and do some trail riding. thanks
rdmex
08-25-2002, 09:37 AM
everybody i talked to said to get a stage 2 its faster than stage 1 but still just as reliable and dont need rockers or new springs or anything
Sick0
08-25-2002, 09:57 AM
your best bet is to get the springs and hardfacing the rockers though. How much is the stage two cam is,
rdmex
08-25-2002, 10:17 AM
rockers and springs are too much screw that if i dont need them then why buy them??? the stage 2 was 136 shipped
08-26-2002, 08:50 AM
Why don't you guys order from the site sponsors????:confused: :huh
BadA$$440
08-26-2002, 11:49 AM
The Quad Shop said they dont carry them. I am Racig XC, would a stage 2 be better orwould i need more low end? Does the Stage 2 take low end away?
Atomic83
08-26-2002, 12:56 PM
I just got a pair of Elkas and an axle from the site sponcer, and I'm gonna send them my rear shock pretty soon ;)
rdmex
08-26-2002, 02:53 PM
im not sure if it takes away from low end or not, it shouldnt. i have a t4 which is a great low end pipe so combined with the hotcam that should be a great mix. along with my 14 tooth sprocket