Difference between new CAMS and PI SWAP
12-31-2005, 11:25 PM
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Difference between new CAMS and PI SWAP
I found an auction on ebay for a PI swap kit but I am looking for the relatively cheap internal engine upgrades before I blow my engine with a centrifugal S/C later on in the year.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1996-...QQcmdZViewItem
Is this the kit you would need for a PI Swap? Also would stage 1 cams be included in comething like this?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1996-...QQcmdZViewItem
Is this the kit you would need for a PI Swap? Also would stage 1 cams be included in comething like this?
01-01-2006, 12:18 AM
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RE: Difference between new CAMS and PI SWAP
Nevermind, I feel like an idiot. If I want to S/C it it would be pointless to do a PI head swap. Just looked over some old posts and answered my own question. [&:]
My next question is should you put in stage 1 cams before you S/C a 4.6..............or no internal prep engine work is needed for adding a centrifugal S/C ?
My next question is should you put in stage 1 cams before you S/C a 4.6..............or no internal prep engine work is needed for adding a centrifugal S/C ?
01-01-2006, 07:27 PM
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RE: Difference between new CAMS and PI SWAP
Okay well what if I wasn't looking for a boost that high from 8 to 10 psi, what if I only wanted to boost around 6 or 7psi?
Would I still need to get a blower CAM to be sure I am safe because it will be S/C?
See after I am S/C and add bolt ons and upgrades around 300HP is fine with me I live in the city and I won't be racing it.
Anybody have suggestions? (I know most of you guys are looking for 350+ Horses)
Would I still need to get a blower CAM to be sure I am safe because it will be S/C?
See after I am S/C and add bolt ons and upgrades around 300HP is fine with me I live in the city and I won't be racing it.
Anybody have suggestions? (I know most of you guys are looking for 350+ Horses)
01-02-2006, 04:56 AM
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RE: Difference between new CAMS and PI SWAP
Any suggestions for a 96 GT trying to get 250 to 315HP after all bolt-ons and S/C...............I mean i don't want to pay for something that is mainly gonna be for 350+ HP mustangs
01-02-2006, 05:41 AM
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RE: Difference between new CAMS and PI SWAP
the 96-98 has less compression so you should be fine with that boost level. I don't have a blower though, i just read that in a book. I think with a blower and long tube headers and a midpipe and catback you should definately reach your goal. if you get a cam you would have more power but you can always do that later. my advice is just buy a supercharger kit that comes with everything you need.
01-02-2006, 05:46 AM
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RE: Difference between new CAMS and PI SWAP
The smart/cheapest thing to do to make 300-350 rwhp on the npi engine with around 6-8 psi would be rather then doing a full headswap, just put in a set of pi cams(around $50-100) and then put a pi intake($50-100 used, $200 new) on what you have now. If you want a little more potential out of your engine you could always have the npi heads worked over, but I dont think it will be too tough to get 300+ rwhp out of 6-8 psi with pi cams and a pi intake.
01-02-2006, 09:30 PM
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RE: Difference between new CAMS and PI SWAP
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The smart/cheapest thing to do to make 300-350 rwhp on the npi engine with around 6-8 psi would be rather then doing a full headswap, just put in a set of pi cams(around $50-100) and then put a pi intake($50-100 used, $200 new) on what you have now. If you want a little more potential out of your engine you could always have the npi heads worked over, but I dont think it will be too tough to get 300+ rwhp out of 6-8 psi with pi cams and a pi intake.
The smart/cheapest thing to do to make 300-350 rwhp on the npi engine with around 6-8 psi would be rather then doing a full headswap, just put in a set of pi cams(around $50-100) and then put a pi intake($50-100 used, $200 new) on what you have now. If you want a little more potential out of your engine you could always have the npi heads worked over, but I dont think it will be too tough to get 300+ rwhp out of 6-8 psi with pi cams and a pi intake.