Hot cam stage 1... Is it worth it?

[grassman]

I have a chance to buy one for pretty cheap. ($70) Is it worth doing? I eventually am going to a 426. I already have the cylinder and head ready... just waiting to blow up the stock one first. Any advise would be great.

[sixer3]

one of the best mods i ever did to my bike both stock bore and big bore.

[PaRedneckRiders]

ya id pick it up but if if your looking for more overall power with the 426 i would go with a stage 2.

[99400esex]

I just rode my ex for the first time since I put a stage 1 in it, the difference in low end is very noticeable.

[grassman]

Thanks for the info, I made the call and Im gonna pick it up for $50. I have a +6 timing key in it right now... should I get rid of it and put the stock back in?

[honda400ex2003]

i like mine along with both the 3 degree and 6 degree keys depending on the conditions. it gets my vote just about every time steve

[CJM]

I think either 1 or 2 works best, stage 3 imho only works for a 440 or something.

I find I like my more mid stage 2 b/c I ride alot of open trails and am in 2nd-4th alot. Plus in the sand (pretty much what we got here, they dont call it the NJ pine barrens for nothing lol) you move FAST.

[grassman]

Just picked up the cam today. Im gonna try it with the timing key in it and see what happens...