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Old 03-10-2004, 05:35 PM
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Thanks again. Those articles were helpful. Do you have any idea what kind of performance gains/sound the Comp Cams have (Duration @ .050 is 242int/246exh and .550 lift on int.&exh, rpm range 2200-6200) or (Duration @ .050 is 234int/238exh and .550 lift on int.&exh, rpm range 1800-5800)? They don't give a centerline, but it seems our cam selections are far and few between, so I thought I would go with a brand that I know. I think the lower duration cam would be more usable if you were to stay in the stock limited rpm range, but since I have a programmer I could adjust that limit up a bit to get the most out of the higher duration cam. Sorry for the long posts, and thanks again for the info, it's most helpful.
sound the Comp Cams have (Duration @ .050 is 242int/246exh

Actually Comp Cams has a huge selection. I called them several times and each time I called I was given a different cam grind. For the longest time I thought they had a cam of the day they tried to sell. Then one day I decided to call right back after I got off the phone with them. I gave them 3 different cam grinds that I was given in the past and know what their tech guy said? NONE OF THEM! HAHAHA! So I think they spin a wheel each time you call. Whatever it lands on is the one they try to sell you. This is the reason why I did not go with any of their grinds. Besides I've been hearing about a lot of valve train problems with their cams lately.

Take a look at VT Engines cams.
http://www.modulardepot.com/product_...products_id=61

They'll give you the lopey idle you want and nice gains. Originially they were only suggesting these to people with P&P heads. I read not too long ago that these are great on untouched heads as well. I know there's a sound clip for ths cam.

If you're interested in these cams go to www.modularfordpowerhouse.com You won't find them for a better price anywhere else. You'll find them in Specials.
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Old 03-10-2004, 06:01 PM
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Check this out. You'll see some comments I made about rebuilding my engine, timing the engine and other crap.

http://www.horsepowered.com/forums/s...5&pagenumber=1
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Old 03-11-2004, 01:30 AM
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Snydaleid, you are the man. I appreciate all of your help. What kind of performance gains can I expect from a cam swap and is it worth the troublesome install?
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Old 03-11-2004, 02:56 AM
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I found the sound clip for the VT Engines Stage 2 cams.
http://home.comcast.net/~beardrobert/vt_wild.mp3

This is a dyno sheet of a 00 GT after the cam swap.
The only other mods were comp cams valve springs and Flowmasters.
You tell me if you think it's worth it.


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Old 03-11-2004, 09:46 PM
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Looks like it's definitely worth it. I guess I'll start saving my pennies to get a set. Do you know what the cam specs were on that particular setup?
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Old 03-11-2004, 10:12 PM
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They're the same VT Engines stage 2 cams I showed you. I posted the link to the specs.
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Old 03-11-2004, 10:53 PM
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K, thanks man. You've been a tremendous help.
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Old 03-12-2004, 02:00 AM
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K now i have a question left sorry if I missed it out, But how much r good cams, and how much money are they gonna take me to instal it??
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You can get a good set of cams for $525 from www.modularfordpowerhouse.com That's where I got my VT Engines blower cams. Tim is very knowledgeable and has great customer service. You can expect to pay around $800 for the cam install.
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K, thanks man. You've been a tremendous help.
No problem! Let me know if you get them.
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