Just got stage 3 comp cams!
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Just got stage 3 comp cams!
New to this forum. I just wanted to share info on the cam install on my 06 GT. Had the new stage 3 comp cams installed and man they were worth every penny. I have not had it dyno tuned yet. They drive just like stock. The only time you know you have the cams in is when you are idling. It has a nice mild idle, just enough to let others know the car aint stock. But damn, when I hit the throttle the car just takes off. Very hard to describe just how impressive the acceleration is. The only downside was it took the shop damn near three weeks to get them in since the spring change was a b*tch. About $1500 for the install labor and 1000 for the cams and springs. Very worthy mod IMO. I'll post my dyno results in January.
My other mods-- JBA shorty Headers, Diablo 91 octane tune. C&L intake, Bassani catted X-pipe, Bassani cat-back, BBK 62mm throttle body, 3.73 FR gears, steeda UDP's, stage 3 comp cams, more to come
My other mods-- JBA shorty Headers, Diablo 91 octane tune. C&L intake, Bassani catted X-pipe, Bassani cat-back, BBK 62mm throttle body, 3.73 FR gears, steeda UDP's, stage 3 comp cams, more to come
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RE: Just got stage 3 comp cams!
i have heard that the cams dont do much by themselves for stock 05's+ b/c the stock cams are already about as good as it gets for N/A stangs. however, i dont have any evidence to back up what i have heard, just what my shop guy as well as others have told me. i was, however, told that the cams are good for about an extra 25HP+ on S/C applications or if you have a heavy dose of nitrous.
i am wondering if that stall you put on your car at the same time as the cams is what is causing the drastic increase in acceleration. i have always heard that an automatic with a stall is basically the same thing as having a manual, just without having to shift gears manually
i am wondering if that stall you put on your car at the same time as the cams is what is causing the drastic increase in acceleration. i have always heard that an automatic with a stall is basically the same thing as having a manual, just without having to shift gears manually
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RE: Just got stage 3 comp cams!
ORIGINAL: gibsonjb
Forgot to say my stang is auto, so I had to install a 3000 stall TCI torque converter with the cams. Love the converter.
Forgot to say my stang is auto, so I had to install a 3000 stall TCI torque converter with the cams. Love the converter.
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RE: Just got stage 3 comp cams!
ORIGINAL: mac10chap
i am wondering if that stall you put on your car at the same time as the cams is what is causing the drastic increase in acceleration. i have always heard that an automatic with a stall is basically the same thing as having a manual, just without having to shift gears manually
i am wondering if that stall you put on your car at the same time as the cams is what is causing the drastic increase in acceleration. i have always heard that an automatic with a stall is basically the same thing as having a manual, just without having to shift gears manually
Yours very non-argumentatively
-J
#8
RE: Just got stage 3 comp cams!
ORIGINAL: mac10chap
i have heard that the cams dont do much by themselves for stock 05's+ b/c the stock cams are already about as good as it gets for N/A stangs. however, i dont have any evidence to back up what i have heard, just what my shop guy as well as others have told me. i was, however, told that the cams are good for about an extra 25HP+ on S/C applications or if you have a heavy dose of nitrous.
i have heard that the cams dont do much by themselves for stock 05's+ b/c the stock cams are already about as good as it gets for N/A stangs. however, i dont have any evidence to back up what i have heard, just what my shop guy as well as others have told me. i was, however, told that the cams are good for about an extra 25HP+ on S/C applications or if you have a heavy dose of nitrous.
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RE: Just got stage 3 comp cams!
The problem with the stage 3's and forced induction has nothing to do with running lean. (Running lean is ALWAYS an issue of improper tuning) The reason why Stage 3's are a bad idea with FI is becasue the overlap period is too long. That means the cam has both the exhaust and intake valves open simultaneously. That is OK if it's done right on an NA engine, but with FI the blower will just force fuel/air straight out the exhaust, loosing boost and screwing your fuel economy.
By the way, the HP gains from the Stage 3's have been well documented. Visit www.brenspeed.com and click the "Tech" link. Also go to m o d u l a r f o r d s and there's several threads about them. MusiccityGT, who is also a member here, has the stage 3's and posted his dyno charts. He got +38 RWHP I belive.
By the way, the HP gains from the Stage 3's have been well documented. Visit www.brenspeed.com and click the "Tech" link. Also go to m o d u l a r f o r d s and there's several threads about them. MusiccityGT, who is also a member here, has the stage 3's and posted his dyno charts. He got +38 RWHP I belive.