Intrinsic Performance Solutions, Inc. is pleased to introduce IPS-KT1 camshafts for Honda K-series forced induction enthusiasts. Fully engineered and designed at the OEM level, IPS-KT1 cams feature extensive valve motion and harmonics analysis. Additionally, IPS-KT1's were specifically designed for turbocharged applications and also provide superior valvetrain stability - a feature common across our entire camshaft lineup.

Specifications:

Intake - duration (lift)

• low speed lobe: 253 (9.25mm)
• high speed lobe: 285 (12.7mm)

Exhaust - duration (lift)

• low speed lobe: 246 (8.10mm)
• high speed lobe: 278 (11.25mm)

2002 Acura RSX-S internally stock K20A(2) engine, Owner: Branden Kelsoe

• IPS-KT1 camshafts
• Eibach EVS w/ Ti retainers
• One-Fab turbo manifold and 3in downpipe
• Autologic Intercooler piping 2" turbo to IC 2.75 IC to throttle body
• Precision 600hp intercooler
• Garret/Precision GT3582R T4 .70A/R compressor, .68A/R Exhaust
• RC 750cc saturated injectors
• Hondata Kpro
• TurboSmart dual stage manual boost controller
• Full Fast-Turbo.com fuel system featuring a Bosch pump and GE fuel rail
• Tial 40mm wastegate
• Tial BOV
• All tuning was done on pump 93 octane by Jason @ Autologic

Jason's tuning notes and data:

We tuned the engine at 15psi, We kept the AFRs at 11.5:1 while in boost. The timing for this test was very conservative. The Cam angles were optimised. The ignition timing was not changed for the initial cam test. Once the stock cam was tuned, they were pulled out and IPS springs, retainers, and Turbo spec cams were installed.

Without making any changes to the Kpro, we immediately saw a gain..

Krpms stkcam whp IPScam whp gain

4.0__ 128__ 131__ +3

4.4__ 149__ 155__ +6

5.0__ 212__ 219__ +7

5.4__ 272__ 284__ +12

6.0__ 325__ 343__ +18

6.4__ 346__ 358__ +12

7.0__ 373__ 385__ +12

7.2__ 380__ 390__ +10

7.4__ 390__ 399__ +9

7.6__ 399__ 409__ +10

7.8__ 406__ 416__ +10

8.0__ 415__ 420__ +5

8.2__ 403__ 418__ +15

8.4__ 397__ 418__ +21

8.6__ 387__ 420__ +33

Once we optimised the cam angle and AFRs, the top end power was really impressive.

5.5__ 278__ 285__ +7

5.7__ 299__ 319__ +20

5.9__ 324__ 348__ +24

6.1__ 328__ 357__ +29

6.3__ 340__ 362__ +22

6.5__ 355__ 367__ +27

6.7__ 363__ 383__ +20

6.9__ 367__ 390__ +23

7.1__ 378__ 403__ +25

7.3__ 381__ 409__ +28

7.5__ 392__ 422__ +30

7.7__ 403__ 432__ +29

7.9__ 410__ 436__ +26

8.1__ 410__ 433__ +23

8.3__ 395__ 430__ +35

That was all done without changing the ignition maps. I found that while tuning these cams they REALLY liked ignition timing. With just 2 degrees of ignition timing added these cams WOKE UP!

KRPMS IPS IPS w/ +2deg ign Gain

6.0__ 354__ 362__ +8

6.2__ 356__ 376__ +24

6.6__ 373__ 393__ +20

6.8__ 389__ 404__ +15

7.0__ 396__ 410__ +14

7.2__ 406__ 425__ +19

7.4__ 416__ 430__ +14

7.6__ 428__ 442__ +14

7.8__ 433__ 453__ +20

8.0__ 437__ 458__ +21

8.2__ 432__ 455__ +23

8.4__ 430__ 452__ +22

In order to maintain true results I ran the car at the same water and air temperatures +/- 3 degrees.

While we were testing we found that the car was making more power with the IPS cams with 1.5-1.0 psi less boost. We kept peak boost at 15.0. Towards the end of the session we were losing power below 5000 rpms, once we pulled the car off the dyno we found a small exhaust leak between the turbo and manifold. This accounts for an approxiamate 10hp loss on the low cam. when we first tuned the low cam it made the same power as the stock cam, which I can only attribute to the lack of airflow at that RPM due to the large turbo we are running (lag).

All in all we are very impressed with the cams. They have proven to be extremely effective.

Thanks for the support:

Stan @ Fast-turbo.com

Matt @ One-Fab

Jim and Rod @ Precision turbo

Bruce and Brad @ Autologic

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