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AEM Tru-Time Adjustable Cam Gear, D16Y8 Engines
If you’ve ever bolted a cam into a D16Y8 and thought, why does this thing feel a little off, you already get why an adjustable gear matters. The AEM Tru-Time adjustable cam gear (SKU: AEM-23-804BK) gives you straightforward control of cam timing on 1996 to 2000 Honda Civic EX and 1996 to 1997 Honda Del Sol Si. It’s the AEM cam gear D16Y option a lot of us reach for when the head’s been milled, compression’s up, you’re adding boost, or the cam card and reality just don’t line up.
You get true one degree changes, plus laser etched marks you can actually trust when you come back for another pull. That means cam gear precision adjustment Civic guys can repeat, not the usual, I think I moved it a little. Move it a degree or two and you can shift the powerband, calm down a peaky setup, or chase a little more up top. This is the adjustable cam gear Honda Civic and adjustable cam gear Del Sol owners use when they want to tune with intent instead of guessing.
AEM CNC machines the gear from 6061 T6 billet aluminum and hard anodizes it, so it stays light and holds timing where you set it. The teeth are precision cut to help reduce timing belt wear, which matters because chewing belts is a dumb way to ruin a weekend. We run this exact Civic AEM cam gear on our own builds because it makes timing changes quick and repeatable, especially when you’re dialing in a high compression cam gear Civic setup or matching a tune to an aftermarket cam.
The kit comes with grade 8 six point hex bolts with integral washer flanges and AEM includes recommended starting settings. From there, you do what you always do, verify, log, and adjust. If you want an AEM cam gear Honda Civic and AEM cam gear Del Sol part that does the job without drama, this Tru-Time cam gear Civic setup is it. Call it a Civic cam timing gear, a cam gear Honda Civic D16Y, or a Civic D16Y cam gear, it’s the same point, you get control over where the engine actually makes power.
Key Features
- Adjustable cam gear D16Y8 fitment for 1996 to 2000 Honda Civic EX and 1996 to 1997 Honda Del Sol Si
- True one degree adjustment with laser etched timing marks for repeatable changes
- CNC machined 6061 T6 billet aluminum construction with hard anodized finish
- Precision cut teeth help reduce belt wear and keep timing consistent
- Includes grade 8 six point hex bolts with integral washer flanges
- Works well for milled heads, aftermarket cams, boosted setups, and high compression combinations
- Easy, repeatable tuning for midrange shaping and top end tweaks
- AEM Tru-Time cam gear Civic option for enthusiasts who want adjustment without guesswork