cam questions
12-20-2006, 12:36 PM
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cam questions
how big of an differense will a new cam make in hp/performance talk. im getting roller rockers installed so i was thinkin might as well get a new cam installed while im at it. also what would be a good cam for my mods
12-20-2006, 12:42 PM
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RE: cam questions
If you are still running the stock heads, I would not change cams. You won't notice much benefit.
Your sig says catback exhaust, so I'm presume you're running the stock mid-pipe and headers. I would upgrade those first and then a larger MAF and TB (w/ the intake of course).
People will tell you the intake won't do you much good, which is partially true, but if you increase the amount of air flow (i.e. MAF and TB), then you'll have more velocity. Plus, I don't think you can run a bigger TB on the stocker w/o opening it up a little (60mm opening).
Hope that helps.
Your sig says catback exhaust, so I'm presume you're running the stock mid-pipe and headers. I would upgrade those first and then a larger MAF and TB (w/ the intake of course).
People will tell you the intake won't do you much good, which is partially true, but if you increase the amount of air flow (i.e. MAF and TB), then you'll have more velocity. Plus, I don't think you can run a bigger TB on the stocker w/o opening it up a little (60mm opening).
Hope that helps.
12-20-2006, 12:55 PM
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RE: cam questions
I felt a good performance increase with my TF street heat intake on stock heads and stock cam. Added the TrickFlow Stage 1 cam and I felt apretty bigperformance boost. I'd say if youdon't haveenough cash for headsand you feel like tearing apart your motor, go for it.
12-20-2006, 12:59 PM
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RE: cam questions
It's a good learning experience, I just don't want anyone to think a cam or intake w/ stock heads will give them 50rwhp. It is worth doing just b/c the potential is there....especially if you have the parts and are just waiting. I'm running the E cam, but I ported my E7's w/ my dremmel.
12-20-2006, 01:02 PM
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RE: cam questions
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If you are still running the stock heads, I would not change cams. You won't notice much benefit.
Your sig says catback exhaust, so I'm presume you're running the stock mid-pipe and headers. I would upgrade those first and then a larger MAF and TB (w/ the intake of course).
People will tell you the intake won't do you much good, which is partially true, but if you increase the amount of air flow (i.e. MAF and TB), then you'll have more velocity. Plus, I don't think you can run a bigger TB on the stocker w/o opening it up a little (60mm opening).
Hope that helps.
If you are still running the stock heads, I would not change cams. You won't notice much benefit.
Your sig says catback exhaust, so I'm presume you're running the stock mid-pipe and headers. I would upgrade those first and then a larger MAF and TB (w/ the intake of course).
People will tell you the intake won't do you much good, which is partially true, but if you increase the amount of air flow (i.e. MAF and TB), then you'll have more velocity. Plus, I don't think you can run a bigger TB on the stocker w/o opening it up a little (60mm opening).
Hope that helps.
12-20-2006, 01:04 PM
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RE: cam questions
ORIGINAL: gspfunk
It's a good learning experience, I just don't want anyone to think a cam or intake w/ stock heads will give them 50rwhp. It is worth doing just b/c the potential is there....especially if you have the parts and are just waiting. I'm running the E cam, but I ported my E7's w/ my dremmel.
It's a good learning experience, I just don't want anyone to think a cam or intake w/ stock heads will give them 50rwhp. It is worth doing just b/c the potential is there....especially if you have the parts and are just waiting. I'm running the E cam, but I ported my E7's w/ my dremmel.
12-20-2006, 01:10 PM
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RE: cam questions
ORIGINAL: 92hatchLX
Cough Cough it's a pushrod motor Cough Cough
ORIGINAL: gspfunk
If you are still running the stock heads, I would not change cams. You won't notice much benefit.
Your sig says catback exhaust, so I'm presume you're running the stock mid-pipe and headers. I would upgrade those first and then a larger MAF and TB (w/ the intake of course).
People will tell you the intake won't do you much good, which is partially true, but if you increase the amount of air flow (i.e. MAF and TB), then you'll have more velocity. Plus, I don't think you can run a bigger TB on the stocker w/o opening it up a little (60mm opening).
Hope that helps.
If you are still running the stock heads, I would not change cams. You won't notice much benefit.
Your sig says catback exhaust, so I'm presume you're running the stock mid-pipe and headers. I would upgrade those first and then a larger MAF and TB (w/ the intake of course).
People will tell you the intake won't do you much good, which is partially true, but if you increase the amount of air flow (i.e. MAF and TB), then you'll have more velocity. Plus, I don't think you can run a bigger TB on the stocker w/o opening it up a little (60mm opening).
Hope that helps.
12-20-2006, 01:55 PM
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RE: cam questions
ORIGINAL: 92hatchLX
I wouldn't be surprised ifcam/intake/andgasketmatched E7'swas worth 30-40 ponies.
ORIGINAL: gspfunk
It's a good learning experience, I just don't want anyone to think a cam or intake w/ stock heads will give them 50rwhp. It is worth doing just b/c the potential is there....especially if you have the parts and are just waiting. I'm running the E cam, but I ported my E7's w/ my dremmel.
It's a good learning experience, I just don't want anyone to think a cam or intake w/ stock heads will give them 50rwhp. It is worth doing just b/c the potential is there....especially if you have the parts and are just waiting. I'm running the E cam, but I ported my E7's w/ my dremmel.