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Old 03-28-2011, 09:10 PM
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It is time for the 212,000 mile 5.0 to come out to be freshen up. The problem I have is money!!(Dont we all) I would like a 350-375hp but no cash for the new heads, intake, injectors. So my question is what can I use as far as cam and pistons but still work well with the stock top end? In time I will be able to finish the top. But for not I just want to get back on the road ASAP.

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Old 03-28-2011, 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by 2Sinful
I would like a 350-375hp but no cash for the new heads, intake, injectors. So my question is what can I use as far as cam and pistons but still work well with the stock top end?
lol....lol....lol and more lol.......you must read to yourself what you wrote....you want power and have no money is what i gather...which = stock cam for stock top end.....a cam is not gonna help your "stock top end" save your money until you can afford the parts that compliment a cam.. and that is the truth
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Old 03-28-2011, 11:37 PM
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MJR is right here, not be be ugly but speed/power costs money.........
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Old 03-29-2011, 04:53 AM
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must be a high school kid... Wants the world, but has nothing to give.

Just go ask mommy and daddy to increase your allowance.
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Old 03-29-2011, 10:59 AM
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the only way to reach your goal is to save up and buy a good h/c/i combo or else you willn't see the power your after
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Old 03-29-2011, 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by AdderMk2
must be a high school kid... Wants the world, but has nothing to give.

Just go ask mommy and daddy to increase your allowance.
Cold. but funny. lol
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Old 03-29-2011, 12:23 PM
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Not a high school kid, maybe I didnt word myself right. Just wanted to know if there were any internal parts that could be added and still work with the stock top end. I will add the top end in later this year.
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Old 03-29-2011, 12:38 PM
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it is about as cheap as u can get i used the kit once was bad

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/FEM-MHP174-311/
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Old 03-29-2011, 02:34 PM
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You can build your bottom as far as Cuin now use your topend then upgrade as your money permits.
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Old 03-29-2011, 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by 2Sinful
Not a high school kid, maybe I didnt word myself right. Just wanted to know if there were any internal parts that could be added and still work with the stock top end. I will add the top end in later this year.
no

you dont understand, the E7 heads are the problem, not the CR or cam.

you can jack the **** out of the CR and all its gonna do is make it more likely to ping and maybe make like 15 more hp...
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