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Old 01-15-2004, 02:19 PM
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im deciding on whether or not to use a different cam in my 95 5.0 its a daily driver and i want it to idle almost stock maybe a lil higher. i dont want no 1500 minimum idle crap!
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whats the awevage cost and will it idle smoth?
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www.summitracing.com
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I've got an F303 and it idles great at about 800-850

speaking of that, it's sunny out I might have to go for a drive!
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well put in some 1.7 rockers will help!
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Originally Posted by horatio102
www.summitracing.com
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I've got an F303 and it idles great at about 800-850

speaking of that, it's sunny out I might have to go for a drive!
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it sunny here too, but it is also a -30 degree wind chill. no school today<IMG src=smileys/smiley4.gif border="0">. check out www.summitracing.com. they can help you pick the right cam. </P>
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most people will advise against 1.7 alot of work Vs power Ie: springs pistons
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Originally Posted by mkspeed26


Originally Posted by horatio102
www.summitracing.com
www.jegs.com

I've got an F303 and it idles great at about 800-850

speaking of that, it's sunny out I might have to go for a drive!
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it sunny here too, but it is also a -30 degree wind chill. no school today<IMG src=smileys/smiley4.gif border="0">. check out www.summitracing.com. they can help you pick the right cam. </P>

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yo where r u from? im from long island, ny and its cold as hell with 6 inches of snow outside!</P>
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I have an ELGIAN race cam and it idles choppy and at about 500-550 rpm but i dont think thats what you want.This thing is LOPEY!It really shakes the s**t out of the car and with solid mounts you feel it in your teeth!</P>


But to answer your question the best cam is not the same for everyone it depends on your plans and mods to the engine.If this is a dalily driven car you obviously (UNLESS YOU ARE ME) wouldnt want a choppy idle that lopes real hard.The best cam is the one thats designed to take advantage of your mods to the fullest.</P>


What are your plans for this?Give us more info.To be honest im not personally a big fan of the factory camshafts.Theyre good and all its just that they dont really offer a really radical setup like the aftermarket does.But that again comes down to your personal needs.</P>
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Originally Posted by Paz1986
i dont want no 1500 minimum idle crap!
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The b-303 idles nicely at about 700-800 rpms it just dont like to be lugged down past 1500</P>
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