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Old 01-24-2010, 08:45 AM
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im looking to do a cam swap but i do not want to change my heads.....any ideas on which cam i should go with looking for somthing pretty agressive that stock heads can handle thanks........
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Old 01-24-2010, 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by jbolo05
im looking to do a cam swap but i do not want to change my heads.....any ideas on which cam i should go with looking for somthing pretty agressive that stock heads can handle thanks........
I am running CMS 2.5 blower cams with my stock heads. Look into their na grinds and recommend CMS stage 2 na cams. Cushman Motor Sports.com
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I'm in the same position as you, and will be going with Modular Head Shop stage 2 n/a cams. They can be installed straight up, and do not require the springs to be changed. Best of all there will be no possible ptv clearence issues with these cams.

These are about as aggressive as you can get with the stock PI valve and pistons without having possible clearence issues.

Give Nick (the owner) a call, and you'll see what i mean. He has done a lot of research in this particular area, and really knows his stuff.
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Why does it seem that every1 is getting cams? I feel left out
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Why does it seem that every1 is getting cams? I feel left out
Then get some already!!! I hear ya, i can't wait till spring, so i can get this going.
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Old 01-25-2010, 06:47 PM
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Originally Posted by mrtstang
Then get some already!!! I hear ya, i can't wait till spring, so i can get this going.
I wanna get some... but i think im gonna wait for u to get yours then ill deside if i wanna get some! lol Plus im gonna have to start saving money!
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Yea ive been waitin for awhile for these lol...but you should get some!...Ik ull love it
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I got the cushman stage 1's because I got them used for an incredible deal. They seem to work great with a stock motor and heads. Most people say the aggressize grind of them is almost a stage 2 as far as numbers go. I used stock springs with no issues! Check sig for a video.
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Alright so any suggestions on what the best cams to use with a stock motor with bolt-ons.. 70mm Tb, intake, pullies, headers back slp? And also stock heads... What do I need to buy besides the cams, valve springs? Injectors? Thanks for the help
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Originally Posted by jbolo05
Alright so any suggestions on what the best cams to use with a stock motor with bolt-ons.. 70mm Tb, intake, pullies, headers back slp? And also stock heads... What do I need to buy besides the cams, valve springs? Injectors? Thanks for the help
I bought cams about 2 months ago but had to sell them due to job loss. I ordered new springs, retainers and picked up some used 24# injectors with them. There are 2 distinct schools of thought on the springs...you either feel you need em or you dont lol.

I am half way glad that I didnt put the cams I ordered in though. I ordered stage 2s after a lot of arm twisting by friends instead of going with my gut and what I knew would work better for my particular application.
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