What else to compliment cams?
10-25-2009, 08:16 PM
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What else to compliment cams?
So I got my cams and the hardware for them and sniper tuning software and a wideband 02 from innovate. Would larger injectors help or are they not needed? I went with CMS stage 1's. Also would I be able to use an aftermarket intake manifold if running the cams and my other mods or would I need mroe to make use of the power? I'm just looking for a decently fun daily driver and maybe some autox and open track stuff. Not much drag racing really. Later down the road I may get some worked heads but that would be a while. If I went F/I it would be even further down the road.
10-25-2009, 08:41 PM
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using special forces. So you guys think I need to upgrade injectors and possibly fuel pump for my current setup once I get the cams in to really work well? What size injectors? What about fuel pump?
10-25-2009, 09:05 PM
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you're fuel pump is fine. As far as injectors I'm not sure with stage 1's, stock may be fine, if you step up to a bigger injector you won't need bigger than 24's.
I think headers would compliment the cams nicely.
I think headers would compliment the cams nicely.
10-25-2009, 09:08 PM
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Yeah I want long tubes but my next base I PCS to will most likely have emissions so I thought about equal/tunes length headers. Thanks for the replies so far. I think my stock injectors are 19# right?
10-25-2009, 09:16 PM
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with stage 1 cams the PI intake is your BEST option for maximum gains through the powerband. I would look for some 24# injectors. The 19# injectors are already running pretty hard with full bolt ons, most ppl just keep pushing them untill 300hp but that is asking for trouble IMO.
The best thing you can do to compliment the cams(if your staying n/a) is a full exhaust system.
Have fun, cant wait to see what it makes. I would expect to see 280-290 with full bolt ons and a good tune.
The best thing you can do to compliment the cams(if your staying n/a) is a full exhaust system.
Have fun, cant wait to see what it makes. I would expect to see 280-290 with full bolt ons and a good tune.
10-25-2009, 09:53 PM
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Gears would be great if you don't have them already. A full exhaust is good too. Since you are considering heads and possibly some sort of forced induction down the road, i'd get a set of 42# injectors. That way you'll never have to do them twice. I have 42's in mine, and with my tune they run great both n/a and N20, and allow a little more room for growth.