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Old Nov 9, 2009 | 05:20 PM
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If you dont wanna go custom, i'd go with a comp XE grind.....


EVERYONE has a letter cam / tfs cam. If youre using the same parts as everyone else, howre you supposed to outrun them?????
Old Nov 9, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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Originally Posted by stang8689
well the valve springs are brand new so id rather go with a smaller cam if needed anyone have experience with trick flow stage 1
total lift means nothing when choosing springs..
Old Nov 10, 2009 | 07:19 AM
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Steeda #20

and the matching springs are ony $80
Old Nov 10, 2009 | 07:36 PM
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I have a motor with the TF stage one. I haven't installed it yet, but it ran strong in the donor car. Sounds about like my E303, but had a bit more low end torque.
Old Nov 10, 2009 | 07:59 PM
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I really dont have $300 for a cam I didnt want to spend more then $200 thats why I was looking at the trick flow or another E cam but the trick flow specs looked better then the E cam
Old Nov 10, 2009 | 09:22 PM
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Originally Posted by stang8689
I really dont have $300 for a cam I didnt want to spend more then $200 thats why I was looking at the trick flow or another E cam but the trick flow specs looked better then the E cam
If you already have your mind madeup on what youre buying, why did you ask us what we suggest?


Sounds like you basically just want us to pick between a TF stg1 and an E cam... in that case, flip a coin, they both suck.
Old Nov 11, 2009 | 11:18 AM
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Just seeing what my options are and if anyone was using one
Old Nov 11, 2009 | 11:42 AM
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there good street cam's. cheap, and do the work.

i went with a stage 2 because i dont care about street manors, i wanna make decent power for cheap.
Old Nov 11, 2009 | 05:53 PM
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well how bout this comp cams XE270HR-14 it has

Basic Operating RPM Range 1,800-5,800
Intake Duration at 050 inch Lift 218
Exhaust Duration at 050 inch Lift 224
Duration at 050 inch Lift 218 int./224 exh.
Advertised Intake Duration 270
Advertised Exhaust Duration 276
Advertised Duration 270 int./276 exh.
Intake Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio 0.512 in.
Exhaust Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio 0.512 in.
Valve Lift with Factory Rocker Arm Ratio 0.512 int./0.512 exh. lift
Lobe Separation (degrees) 114

I have 1.7 roller rockers and AFR 165s with 550 max lift springs will this work if I dont go over 5800 rpm sorry I dont understand the spring rates how they work I was never told just trying to learn and make the right choice thanks for your help
Old Nov 12, 2009 | 01:22 AM
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if you really wanna stay with a budget just keep the e cam and spend the money on more performance parts



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