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How to make 01-03 ZX 9R cams work.

45K views 34 replies 22 participants last post by  kachiusaph  
#1 ·
As some of us found out, 01-03 ZX9 R cams cant be used because of the "missing" cam sensor "actuator" on the exhaust cam. Since I had a set of 01's laying around and a couple of spare Z cams I decided to try a conversion. Turns out it was very easy.
when you remove the 6mm screw from the Z's actuator, the "button and pin are loosely set in the end of the cam. The pin can be removed by gently tapping the cam upside down on something soft (wood). Once the pin is out, the button falls right out.
On the 9's cam, you must remove the expansion plug from its end. I just drilled a hole in it and pryed it out.
A hole must be drilled in the 9s cam. The specs are: Drill a #24 hole on the back of the lobe .370" from the end of the cam .900" deep. Go back with a 4mm ream to make the hole smooth and true. Then assemble, thats it. The force of the 6mm screw being tight holds the pin from falling out. Use locktite on the 6mm screw.
I know to most this is useless information, but now we can use 98 to 03 cams instead of just 98 - 99's.:blah:
 
#2 ·
sorry about the low res. pics. Its from my phones camera.
 
#6 ·
Use ZX-9R's springs and retainers. See MAD-MAX's recent posts for power increases.
 
#5 ·
Hey anybody got dyno sheets with ZX9 cams in their Z? I would be interested to see how much difference there is.
 
#7 ·
Gotta cheers to Mike for this thread I did this mod and used this sticky to help me and it was right on Z Money... Hahahaha get it Z :buttkick: Anyways someone buy this man a beer..........
 
#9 ·
There is a brand new update to the throttlebody mod. First of all the "06" ZX 10R's TBs are the correct ones. What I have found out is that the stock injectors in the 10's TBs is the best combo. The bike just wouldnt act right with the big injectors. PM me if you need help with this mod. As far as the cams are concerned, I dont know about the "00" model. They will work but Im not sure if they have the actuator on them or not. Either way its still simple to do. Again PM me for help.
 
#11 ·
I recommend ZX 9R springs and retainers but some people have done the cams without them. I definitly would if you extend the rpm range. Look at it as cheap insurance.
 
#13 ·
throttle bodies from the 06 zx10

i would assume you would need the zx10 intake boots since your moving up to a 43 mm throttle body but just wanted to ask for sure and will the wiring and throttle cables hook up the same., also wanted to inquire who did ya porting and polishing on the z's head did u do it yourself or have someone do it
 
#14 ·
Throttle bodies and cams

Hello just asking here because I have been trying to google it. I recently got the zx9 cams from 99 and the 06 zx10 throttle bodies. What are the part numbers for the springs and retainers for the cams that I need to do the mod? If gets over my head I have a friend who can do it, but I need to have all the parts beforehand, so he can get it done all in one sitting. Also, do I need larger boots for the new throttle bodies, or can I just throw the new one in? Also, where do I get a 12,000 rpm limiter? I recently acquired every mod except a pcIII and now just have to put them on. Thanks, I wouldn't ask if I could find it on google. Wheeewww. Sorry I am so long winded....:thud:
 
#21 ·
Gonna bring this old "HOW TO" up.. I'm gonna mill the head down, zx9r cams and zx10r throttlebodies this winter..:agree:
 
#22 ·
Im interested to see what you think. I don't wanna change the character of my z too much, but after the zx10r throttlebodies I feel like the bike is screaming for cams. Welcome back by the way.
 
#24 ·
Speaking of that... Do you still have any cams for sale still?
 
#32 ·
I've managed to do the mod for Z1000 07/09. I needed do an insert for the cam sensor.

Left ZX9R cam with inset.
Right Z1000 07/09 original cam