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Got FRPP cams with 3.73's or 3.31's?

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Old Mar 24, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Fullsayl
I have the MT's of course, but from all accounts 3.31's and FRPP's will be just about unbearable. I would recommend at least 3.73's from all I have heard and my own experience.

~Matty

So I guess no matter which cam I chose, I need those 3.73's after all.

But these 3.31's I think are too low anyway. Even with stock cams.
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Vapour Trails
Then why do you want cams? For daily driving all they are going to do is reduce drivability and low end grunt. I know I have cams in a second vehicle that I don't race anymore and I regret them everyday I drive it. I traded nice low and mid range power for power on the high end I never use.
What you're saying is what's been on my mind and I've been trying to discover that it isn't true. :-)

So far I've not convinced myself well enough that I'd be happy with a cam and gear change.

I know a Saleen would be a lot more money - but I'm 100% confident I'd be happy with it.
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 02:49 PM
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i'm 100% confidant you'd be happy with it too




Originally Posted by shanec
I know a Saleen would be a lot more money - but I'm 100% confident I'd be happy with it.
Old Mar 24, 2009 | 02:58 PM
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FWIW, a guy from a well-known speed shop told me all a cam does it redirect power. It subtracts area from one part of the curve and pushes it somewhere else.

I barely every drive my car above 4-5k rpm. But that lopey sound is just so SWEEEET.

I'm now waffling back to a twin screw I guess. No issues there. No complicated tune. No buyer's remorse on losing torque, wondering if I'll ike high-rpm highway driving or any other stuff. Just maybe some wheel hop - maybe - to take care of. Well that and some $$$$.
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