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Old 06-03-2006, 02:32 PM
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I have a 91 lx that im tring to get a little faster on a budget.So i have a few questions. 1 what ford racing cam would be the best for my set up. 2 Should i use 1.7 or 1.6 RR's? My current mods are 3:73's,BBk ssi intake,fpr, shortys,o/r h pipe,flows,cai,C&l maf,super chip,and im putting on my gt40p's when i install the cam.Just for fun what kind of hp/1/4 mile times would this set up have?.THANKS!
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Old 06-03-2006, 03:55 PM
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1 what ford racing cam would be the best for my set up.
The best would be a custom cam designed to YOUR engine & car.

2 Should i use 1.7 or 1.6 RR's?
Depends on how the cam designer designs the cam.

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Old 06-03-2006, 05:20 PM
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I want to spend under $200 for a cam.Can i get a custom cam for under $200 and where would i get a custom cam?I was looking at the ford cams because of the price.
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Old 06-03-2006, 05:34 PM
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get a trick flow cam or a comp cam, they dont cost that much and make more power than most ford cams.
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+1 Comp cams....
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Old 06-03-2006, 08:00 PM
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Any suggestion on what duration and lift i should get?Also my buddy has a TF stage 1 for cheap would that be good enough.Thanks guys
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