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Old 10-16-2009, 09:19 PM
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Default best cam for stock bottom end SD setup

88GT i got $$ to spend
So far parts sitting are:
75mm t/b+spacer
1 5/8 longtubes
trickflow trackheat intakes

I need to buy a set of heads and a cam should i pickup a timing chain as well?
Will I need to buy pushrods? What kind of rockers etc should i assemble the heads with?
I'm trying to figure out whay im going to need2 spend the car is speed density as well do i bother with getting a compadible cam?
Nothings installed yet car is sitting stock.
I dont want ptv issues
Whew lol
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Old 10-16-2009, 09:27 PM
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push rods are the last thing to buy in a build and are purchased seperate once you get to the point of measuring for such
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Old 10-16-2009, 10:03 PM
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keep the stock cam. it isnt as bad as everyone thinks it is
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Old 10-16-2009, 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by AdderMk2
keep the stock cam. it isnt as bad as everyone thinks it is
so can I intrest you in one for your ride???..lol
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Old 10-16-2009, 10:54 PM
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88GTBlack - where in jersey are you from?
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Old 10-17-2009, 12:09 PM
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I'm located near Trenton, my weekend house is LBI. Stock cam wont make the top end power heads are capable of flowing to im looking for a solid N/A setup thats going to last.
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Old 10-17-2009, 02:08 PM
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the first thing that should be done if your gonna get serious with a h/c/i swap is a conversion from s/d to mass air. im not saying its impossible with s/d but chances are the motor wont be happy. there are lots of good cylinder heads out there now, but if it were me tfs fast as cast heads would be sittin on top. there awsome out of the box and if you decide to boost it theyll handle that too. as mjr already said pushrod length is measured 1st! then they are ordered. on tfs heads dont even think about using the stock pushrods, with there altered valve angles the factory rods wont even be close. as far as rockers well there again lots of good ones out there, ive used comp cams pro mag rockers for years with zero issues. and yes dont reuse your timing set, a good roller set is all you need. as far as cams go well you could go o/t/s and itll run pretty good but to get the most from your combo a custom cam is the way to go for not too much more $$ and also with these mods your gonna need a larger fuel pump, and depending how wild you go injectors as well, remember everything must work hand in hand leave 1 thing out and it will not run to its fullest potential. im sure others will chime in to offer suggestions, lots of guys here with proven combos,listen to em and reap the rewards. good luck
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Old 10-17-2009, 06:06 PM
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I work at Motorworks they specialize in engines there going to give me insight if I need it which I'm going to use, I'll get custom pushrods an a9L will I need to get Tweecer or anytype of tuning to optimize my setup?
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Originally Posted by 88GTBLACK
I work at Motorworks they specialize in engines there going to give me insight if I need it which I'm going to use, I'll get custom pushrods an a9L will I need to get Tweecer or anytype of tuning to optimize my setup?
ask motorworks since you value their insight more
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