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Old Apr 11, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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hey guys let me start off by saying im new here haha. this is my third mustang so im not new to mustangs but this is the first one i have had the money to build. Now i have most of the bolt on parts CAI, 75mm throttle body, 75mm upper intake plenum, under drive pulleys, long tube headers, and flow master 40 series ect. But i want more power but i want to keep it NA. SO i was thinking cams of course and a big cam at that. I was looking at the stage 2 comp cams from american muscle and i was wondering what all other parts would i need to get the most out of my cams. bigger injectors, cam gears valve spring kit??? ect ect. and honestly i have no clue cause this is my first ever build so if you guys could help me out here it would be much appreciated.
Old Apr 11, 2012 | 03:36 PM
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I dont know much about cams tbh, but a lot of people on here like CMS or MHS cams so you might want to look into those. But also how much power are you looking to get? and how much money are you willing to spend? because these cars don't really respond to mods that well, so if your talking ~~315 + whp then you might want to look into a supercharger because it's gonna be difficult to get there n/a. and after reading your op do you have gears and a tune? if not i would do that first. Good luck!!
Old Apr 11, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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yeah i have 373 gears and a tune it put down 265.5 and 289.5 on the dyno and i would love to get 400+ out of it haha. where can i find those cams?
Old Apr 11, 2012 | 04:17 PM
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You're not getting 400+ NA. Sorry, not on a 4.6 2v.
Old Apr 11, 2012 | 04:20 PM
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I wouldnt even consider Comp Cams if I were putting cams in my car
Old Apr 11, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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Go here http://www.modularheadshop.com/
Old Apr 11, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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Stage 3 crower cams sound preety good.. Although don't know anything bout them haha
Old Apr 11, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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You would have to retard the stage 3s so much so the pistons wouldn't hit that it wouldn't be worth it. Get MHS stage 2s and a Tune. You'll be at 300rw or so then
Old Apr 11, 2012 | 05:09 PM
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well thanks guys. i might actually just go with a forced induction set up. theres a local guy who specializes in FI mustangs so ill go talk to him i guess
Old Apr 11, 2012 | 05:11 PM
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No one knows these cars like these meatballs on this site.

Most important question -
What is the budget?



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