Why so much cheaper?

ESchwanz · 05-08-2009

Hope I'm not ..

but I probably am...
Why are BC 272 so much less expensive than HKS?? Are HKS really that much better?

**Kracka** · 05-09-2009

Because BC stuff is junk

Not sure about DSM's, but they're really good at losing power on Evo's and S2000's LOL

TkrPerformance · 05-09-2009

craig made good power on the bc 280's. cheap made in mexico. hks gets more because it is HK$ but they have been doing them for ever and work great. my hks 272's have been in 3 cars now

**scheides** · 05-09-2009

Just because the numbers are 'the same' does not mean the cams are the same. Specs are different, manufacture is different, etc. For a DSM, HKS 272s or nothing imho.

ESchwanz · 05-09-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by scheides

Just because the numbers are 'the same' does not mean the cams are the same. Specs are different, manufacture is different, etc. For a DSM, HKS 272s or nothing imho.

so in other words the HKS are worth the extra money....

thanks... I'll keep trolling for a used pair.

Kevin 1G Drummer · 05-10-2009

Also, correct me if I'm wrong, but the BC cams are regrinds, whereas the HKS cams aren't.

**JET** · 05-10-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by scheides

Just because the numbers are 'the same' does not mean the cams are the same. Specs are different, manufacture is different, etc. For a DSM, HKS 272s or nothing imho.

If you are ok with running small cams in your car...

Check out FP's cams.

**v8klla** · 05-11-2009

Brian Crower cams are new camshafts, not regrinds. When installed / degreed properly we have had good luck with the BC cams on the DSM platform as a cost effective upgrade. However, as was mentioned above the numeric designation is almost meaningless as there are several different specs that cannot be determined from the "272" designation. If you are looking for a low cost performance upgrade BC is a good choice, but if you want the best performance I would look to either FP or Kelford...

At-Least-It's-An-Evo · 05-11-2009

It depends on the application. They're not bad for the money. I've not seen them lose any power on Evos in person.

4g63tcrazy · 05-11-2009

I've had them in my car for the passed 2 years. Working great for me. I didn't degree them either.

1QUICK4 · 05-11-2009

The BC's are on par with my WebCams

awd-drifter · 05-11-2009

just put in VTEC camshafts, i hear they work awesome. lol.

OP, I'm getting the BC camshafts for the galant just because i've seen them perform pretty well. once i get an Evo, i'll go to the kelfords or FP camshafts.