4.6L (1996-2004 Modular) Mustang Technical discussions on 1996-2004 4.6 Liter Modular Motors (2V and 4V) within.

To cam or not to cam?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 2, 2013 | 02:19 PM
  #1  
MidNightRunner's Avatar
MidNightRunner
Thread Starter
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 213
From: California
Default To cam or not to cam?

If I drop in a new set of cams will I still be able to pass the emissions test in California?

As of now I have to put the stock tune and mid pipe on in order to pass. If these cams can't pass on the stock tune I can't put them in.

For example the "Comp Cams Tri-Power Xtreme Camshaft"

Thanks
Old Jul 3, 2013 | 07:06 AM
  #2  
xx10Gt's Avatar
xx10Gt
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 1,220
From: New York
Default

some cams have a carb number on them to gaurantee a pass.
Old Jul 6, 2013 | 01:09 AM
  #3  
MidNightRunner's Avatar
MidNightRunner
Thread Starter
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 213
From: California
Default

Originally Posted by xx10Gt
some cams have a carb number on them to gaurantee a pass.
Thanks. I just have to find them now and see if they are even worth the swap.
Old Jul 6, 2013 | 03:57 AM
  #4  
xx10Gt's Avatar
xx10Gt
4th Gear Member
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 1,220
From: New York
Default

Originally Posted by MidNightRunner
Thanks. I just have to find them now and see if they are even worth the swap.
im sure they are.Even if you cant have an agressive cam they can still have good gains .

Heck, even if it doesnt have a carb #, if you can get a really good emissions tune and can play it off (no extreme lope) you may be able to pass in this situation as well
Old Jul 6, 2013 | 07:22 PM
  #5  
Cali_Swag's Avatar
Cali_Swag
1st Gear Member
 
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 104
From: California
Default

uhhh i'll let you know in a few weeks lol. I have comp cams 262 in my 03 GT and need to smog it by the 24th. I'm going to raise my idle up to 850 or 900 so that the lope isn't that bad.. it really isn't that aggresive to begin with though. It is at 750 right now.
Old Jul 7, 2013 | 12:19 AM
  #6  
MidNightRunner's Avatar
MidNightRunner
Thread Starter
2nd Gear Member
 
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 213
From: California
Default

Originally Posted by Cali_Swag
uhhh i'll let you know in a few weeks lol. I have comp cams 262 in my 03 GT and need to smog it by the 24th. I'm going to raise my idle up to 850 or 900 so that the lope isn't that bad.. it really isn't that aggresive to begin with though. It is at 750 right now.
Yea, please let me know how it goes... Good luck!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
GimpyHSHS
4.6L (1996-2004 Modular) Mustang
19
Dec 19, 2023 01:12 PM
patchshaffer
Tuner Central
3
Oct 5, 2015 02:24 PM
uedlose
The Racers Bench
4
Oct 1, 2015 08:31 PM
junior04
4.6L (1996-2004 Modular) Mustang
1
Sep 28, 2015 10:53 AM
uberstang1
Classic Mustangs (Tech)
6
Sep 20, 2015 06:42 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:45 PM.