stage 2 cam substitution in the trick flow top end kit
02-07-2011, 04:56 PM
#21
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Go with the TFS-1 cam. The TFS-2 is gonna raise your powerband up even higher. You'll lose a lot of low end torque, but make more up top. Depends on how you want your street car to run. But its YOUR call! Remember this is your car. Go online and see how people with "real" experience with the TFS-2 feel about it.
02-07-2011, 05:11 PM
#22
IMO, thats a lot of money to spend to maybe break 300rwhp...
better off piecing it together your self and saving money.
look for a used set of TF's, buy the TFS2 cam and the 1.6's, get a used intake, new gaskets, MEASURE and order some pushrods, 75mm TB, 30#'s, and a full 1 3/4" longtube exhaust
if you take your time this can be done for < $2000
leaves you another $1000 to do things like 4.10's and some other crap...
better off piecing it together your self and saving money.
look for a used set of TF's, buy the TFS2 cam and the 1.6's, get a used intake, new gaskets, MEASURE and order some pushrods, 75mm TB, 30#'s, and a full 1 3/4" longtube exhaust
if you take your time this can be done for < $2000
leaves you another $1000 to do things like 4.10's and some other crap...
02-07-2011, 05:28 PM
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Go with the TFS-1 cam. The TFS-2 is gonna raise your powerband up even higher. You'll lose a lot of low end torque, but make more up top. Depends on how you want your street car to run. But its YOUR call! Remember this is your car. Go online and see how people with "real" experience with the TFS-2 feel about it.
I have the stage 2 cam in my car. why do you think I talked to him so much about it?
its a good cam, "low down torque" thing is garbage.
if you have a auto, you will need a "ok" sized stall, 3000rpms or so. but for a manual the cam is perfect, power starts coming on at 3000, and pulls like hell from 3500-6000.
02-07-2011, 05:51 PM
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I ran the exact setup he wants for 2yr!! With the tfs stage 2 Like said low it wasnt bad but 3500 up it pulled pretty good. And to about the stall 3500 n some 4.10s u wont notice the low end slack! There u go 2 peeps that used the cam!
02-07-2011, 06:13 PM
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302army187, I remember back in the day when I had my white 331 mustang, and i think we talked about the promotion t5, which i got and was great..
EDIT lol reread stuff on here...
okay so im gonna order a trick flow top end kit with stage 2 cam subbed in...
and a pushrod length tester (trick flow the one thats 6.125 up to 7.5) and some kind of clay to to PTV check????
What else? Lube for the cam? (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RED-80312/)? Can someone give me a list of little stuff that i also need to install this kit?
do i need new lifters? or are the stock ones fine?
thanks yall!
EDIT lol reread stuff on here...
okay so im gonna order a trick flow top end kit with stage 2 cam subbed in...
and a pushrod length tester (trick flow the one thats 6.125 up to 7.5) and some kind of clay to to PTV check????
What else? Lube for the cam? (http://www.summitracing.com/parts/RED-80312/)? Can someone give me a list of little stuff that i also need to install this kit?
do i need new lifters? or are the stock ones fine?
thanks yall!
Last edited by mustang283; 02-07-2011 at 09:51 PM.
02-08-2011, 09:44 AM
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yea i would recommend upgrading the lifters. cheap insurance when you are turning another 1000rpm compared to stock.
did you buy ARP head bolts, and such yet? also think about if your valve covers will clear the rockers, or need grinded on like mine did.
ummm, just little things. I replaced all my intake sensors while I was there, I ported my headers for OCD and giggles, haha.
ummm, just little things I can think of. I can't think of anything to shocking that will pop up
did you buy ARP head bolts, and such yet? also think about if your valve covers will clear the rockers, or need grinded on like mine did.
ummm, just little things. I replaced all my intake sensors while I was there, I ported my headers for OCD and giggles, haha.
ummm, just little things I can think of. I can't think of anything to shocking that will pop up
02-08-2011, 12:52 PM
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yea i would recommend upgrading the lifters. cheap insurance when you are turning another 1000rpm compared to stock.
did you buy ARP head bolts, and such yet? also think about if your valve covers will clear the rockers, or need grinded on like mine did.
ummm, just little things. I replaced all my intake sensors while I was there, I ported my headers for OCD and giggles, haha.
ummm, just little things I can think of. I can't think of anything to shocking that will pop up
did you buy ARP head bolts, and such yet? also think about if your valve covers will clear the rockers, or need grinded on like mine did.
ummm, just little things. I replaced all my intake sensors while I was there, I ported my headers for OCD and giggles, haha.
ummm, just little things I can think of. I can't think of anything to shocking that will pop up
Are those fine?
And don't the ARP head bolts come in the top end kit? And the rockers might not clear the valve covers because of the stage 2 cam correct? And what are the intake sensors? Is there any known guide with pics I can look at before doing it to get a great idea before i takle this?
Sorry for all the questions.
02-08-2011, 10:44 PM
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No it isnt the cam again! The vlv covers that come in the kit will clear. Cause of the added heigth of the stud rockers some wont clear on the top corners! Buying stock replacement lifters is a waste unless urs are not working properly!