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Old 09-13-2009, 09:26 PM
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hi i have a 95 cobra i got a e303 cam sitting in my garage i was thinkin on istalling it but some friends say its not compatible with my computer or roller rockers ...since i have 1.7 rockers....has anyone install this cam on their cobra and how is it in performance wise? or should i sell it thanks ......
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Old 09-13-2009, 10:16 PM
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I've seen people install the e-cam on sn-95's and use 1.7's, the guy I bought my current 306 from had such on it, but look at it, with the cobra cam and 1.7's switching to a e-cam won't yield you any power increase or at least any noticable butt-o-meter feel as it won't be a huge increase over what you have currently in stock form
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Old 09-13-2009, 10:19 PM
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Install that cam into your garbage can
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Old 09-13-2009, 10:22 PM
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so its not worth it...what cam would be good for my cobra i dont want something to big ...i want something thats streetable.... it is my daily driver
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Old 09-13-2009, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 95cobrasaleen95
so its not worth it...what cam would be good for my cobra i dont want something to big ...i want something thats streetable.... it is my daily driver
My buddy has this cam with full bolt ons, and Trick Flow heads and intake on his 95 Cobra, and puts down 305 rwhp and 325 rwtq. I'm not sure how much of that power is from his cam, but the car has decent power down low, great mid range, and will pull to about 6k, where it starts to drop off.

To be honest it feels about like my 4.6 2 valve with bolt ons with another 30 hp. I think it has great overall drivability.

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Old 09-14-2009, 03:32 AM
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if you have the stock heads just keep the stock cam. no cam swap will net you any noticeable power with the stock heads
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Old 09-14-2009, 07:47 AM
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Not worth it. What other mods do you have?
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Old 09-14-2009, 08:45 AM
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stock heads + cam swap = waste o time.


trust me, i had B cam on stock heads, i've had friends with E cam, F cam, X cam's on stock heads, they all feel the same just the rpms where the power kicks in changes. like the B cam feels lame as all hell until 3500rpms+ then you get a kick in the *** with power. there is absolutely no low end on it.

here is a comparison. you'll see with the B cam and stock heads it even has trouble tachin itself out because the heads dont allow for it and the car has no low end because of the cam. but in the other video, the car has no issues with jumping straight to the redline, i lost a ton of power in 3rd gear in the first video cause a few roller rockers loosened themself up to the point they werent opening the valve.

comp cam xe270hr-14/ 66 '289 heads(cast iron head)

http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t...t=MVI_2206.flv


B cam/stock heads

http://s157.photobucket.com/albums/t...t=MVI_0967.flv

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Old 09-14-2009, 11:54 AM
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you guys need to remember that he has a cobra. the GT40 package isnt nearly as restrictive as the E7 setup.

OP look into the Steeda #20 cam. you WILL need to upgrade your valve springs, which will involve some machine work. while you have the heads off you should have a valve job done and grind the thermactor bumps out of the exhaust ports.

also, a 70mm tb would be to your advantage
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Originally Posted by AdderMk2
you guys need to remember that he has a cobra. the GT40 package isnt nearly as restrictive as the E7 setup.

OP look into the Steeda #20 cam. you WILL need to upgrade your valve springs, which will involve some machine work. while you have the heads off you should have a valve job done and grind the thermactor bumps out of the exhaust ports.

also, a 70mm tb would be to your advantage
lol, for some reason i always look over when people say "cobra" since many dont have them. good catch adder.
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