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Old 03-19-2007, 09:54 PM
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I'll make this short and sweet..

18x9 03 Cobra wheels with tires

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V/T Stage 1 n/a cams installed butno dyno tune
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Old 03-19-2007, 09:56 PM
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well, your not gonna see the potential and your drivability will worsen without a dynotune, but i would save a little more and go with the cams, performance over appearance any day
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Old 03-19-2007, 09:59 PM
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What would be done on the dyno besides advancing the timing and running a 93 octane tune? I'm just struggling to find a reason to spend 500 bucks on a dyno tune on my bolt on car. If it was s/c then I wouldn't hesitate to dyno it. I just dont see the need with a stage 1 cam. Maybe somebody can explain why???
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Old 03-19-2007, 10:01 PM
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I don't think a dyno tune is necessary with Stage 1 cams. It wouldn't hurt but is not necessary.

Stage 2's you need a tune for sure.
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Old 03-19-2007, 10:04 PM
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Can't I just get a handheld and do the same? I don't want to beat the never-ending cam thread to death. but I just can't find a clear cut answer.
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Old 03-19-2007, 10:16 PM
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Anybody else??
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Old 03-19-2007, 10:26 PM
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i vote for the cams! but get the dyno tune if you do sinceyou will get more horsepower out of your car.It's worth the extra 250.00 bucks for the dyno time.
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Old 03-19-2007, 11:11 PM
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CAM[sm=gears.gif]over[sm=bling.gif]
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Old 03-19-2007, 11:15 PM
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depends on what wheels you have now. im about performance but i think to appreciate a mustang it has to be rollin on some nice wheels. that is why i am now shopping for some dd bullits.
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Old 03-19-2007, 11:17 PM
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you dont have to get a tune with the cams but you should
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