92hatchLX

Never done a cam swap before but I'm mechanically inclined and I've got the tools to do it. Here's my list:

1. Cam (undecided but I'm thinking about the TFS stage 1), I won't have to do any notching or anything if I go with the TFS stage 1?
2. Ford racing hydraulic roller lifters (I have these already brand new in the box)
3. Gaskets (Fel-Pro timing cover gaskets: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku )
4. Timing chain and gears (This one or something similar: http://store.summitracing.com/partde...0&autoview=sku )

I'm sure that the cam will come with the break-in/assembly lube so I won't need that. I'm questioning the Valve springs though, I don't think that I would need new ones with this small of a cam and the motor doesn't have all that many miles on it (93,000). But if I do need some stiffer springs I'll probably just say forget about it because our valve spring compressor only works if you have the head off and I really don't feel like going through all of that trouble just to change the springs. Any of you guys run a small cam on stock springs??? I'm hoping that it'll work, I don't think that I'll get valve float. Anything else guys????

5speed GT

as posted in your other thread, with the TFS it will float the valves above 5000.
Also a heads up, the TFS cam didnt come with any lube... you can get it at any local autoparts store for around $3

88BlueGT

92hatch.... do you even see 5K in your auto?

92hatchLX

I've got my TV cable set to shift at 5,000 rpms so it won't be a big problemo, but the stage 1 comes alive in 2,000-5500 rpms so I guess that means I'll have to tighten up the TV cable a little more. Are there any cams out there with a power band from like 1500-5000 rpms?

5speed GT

one of the ford 303's(E,B) would probibly work better for you

5speed GT

I gotta ask, if you have a 3000 stall, why are you too worried about a 1500rpm cam?

92hatchLX

I'm not worried, I was just wondering if they made a cam that wouldn't float with the stock springs. But anyways should I just go with the TFS stage 1 and shift at 5000 rpms?

5speed GT

I think yes, especially if you going to change the heads later like you said in your other post.

92hatchLX

Okay, anything besides time and patience that I need to get before I do this?

deadcarnahans

While it's true that you can somewhat tweak the light throttle shift points with the TV linkage, it sounds like you are flirting with disaster, or at least have the worst shifting AOD around.
There are ways to raise the full throttle shift points and not ruin the tranny. You should consider it.