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dv3 02-11-2010 08:21 AM

cam choice
 
what street friendly cam would you recommend for the sn95 computer

AdderMk2 02-11-2010 09:13 AM

cam selection shouldnt be limited by the computer. I'm running a rather aggressive cam in my SN95, and it doesnt give me any problems

sn95_331_GT_ yellow 02-11-2010 10:17 AM

depends on what you have done to the car. a 302 with a mild HCI needs a different cam than a built 347. more info needed.

Venomantidote95 02-11-2010 11:06 AM

Yes you have to give more info like your staying stock everything else or doing a cam and intake or whatever the case may be, and if the car is an auto or 5 speed, and rear gear ratio also!
There are alot of things that have to be considered, but just a suggestion if you just want a camshaft for the awsome sound of having one just get an E cam will be ok with stock heads and springs long as they arent worn out, and the duration will be ok with and auto if you have a afive speed you can choose a b,e, or f cam ( or similar cam specs) and be ok with factory components!
E cam lift is .498 w 1.6 rockers and .529 lift with 1.7 rockers
B cam lift is .480 with 1.6 rocker and .510 with 1.7 (sounds more agressive than the e cam)
F cam lift is .512 with 1.6 and .544 with 1.7
the durations on these cams arent so much you need any other mods but is recommended b and f cam for 5 speed only.
every camshaft will work at a different rpm and better or worse with certain intake and heads!

how to figure out lift of the cam is the grind lift ex: ecam is .311 x rocker ratio 1.6 gives you .498
if you want something cheaper and better sound, if your the sound guy is the tfs stage 1 it is a .499/.510 only with a 5 speed unless you have an aftermarket TQ converter.

dv3 02-11-2010 05:23 PM

thanks guys ...im building a fresh 306 with 190cc/60cc heads, ported stock intake, and shortys ...eventually i will upgrade some of the easier stuff like maf, gears and injectors if needed ...also is 5speed 2.73 :(
i want something that is aggressive as i can and yet be able to sit in stop and go traffic with out problems

AdderMk2 02-11-2010 08:24 PM


Originally Posted by dv3 (Post 6810998)
thanks guys ...im building a fresh 306 with 190cc/60cc heads, ported stock intake, and shortys ...eventually i will upgrade some of the easier stuff like maf, gears and injectors if needed ...also is 5speed 2.73 :(
i want something that is aggressive as i can and yet be able to sit in stop and go traffic with out problems

please please please tell me you DIDNT buy those procomp heads

OnyxCobra 02-11-2010 09:52 PM

a couple mild computer compatible cams are the Crane 2031 and Steeda #19, i like my #19. Adder is right though with a tune you can run pretty much any cam in our cars with good results. How radical you go with the cam will depend on your heads and intake.

dv3 02-12-2010 08:00 AM


Originally Posted by AdderMk2 (Post 6811424)
please please please tell me you DIDNT buy those procomp heads

ok then i wont ...lol
i traded a used t5 for them ...as long as they fit ok i'm sure i'll be happier with them than stock


Originally Posted by OnyxCobra (Post 6811659)
a couple mild computer compatible cams are the Crane 2031 and Steeda #19, i like my #19. Adder is right though with a tune you can run pretty much any cam in our cars with good results. How radical you go with the cam will depend on your heads and intake.

i'm trying to avoid having to get a tune untill i can afford it

AdderMk2 02-12-2010 05:13 PM


Originally Posted by dv3 (Post 6812260)
ok then i wont ...lol
i traded a used t5 for them ...as long as they fit ok i'm sure i'll be happier with them than stock



i'm trying to avoid having to get a tune untill i can afford it

if you cant afford a tune, then you cant afford those heads.. sell them ASAP and save money for something that isnt going to cost you hundreds of dollars, just to get them setup correctly.

FWIW.. there is a reason why someone traded them to you for a broke ass T5

dv3 02-13-2010 07:21 AM


Originally Posted by AdderMk2 (Post 6809841)
cam selection shouldnt be limited by the computer. I'm running a rather aggressive cam in my SN95, and it doesnt give me any problems


Originally Posted by AdderMk2 (Post 6811424)
please please please tell me you DIDNT buy those procomp heads


Originally Posted by AdderMk2 (Post 6813568)
if you cant afford a tune, then you cant afford those heads.. sell them ASAP and save money for something that isnt going to cost you hundreds of dollars, just to get them setup correctly.

FWIW.. there is a reason why someone traded them to you for a broke ass T5

thanks for the cam suggestions


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