V6 (1994-2004) Mustangs Technical discussions on the 3.8L and 3.9L V6 torque monsters

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Old Apr 28, 2006 | 04:51 AM
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I have a 1995 3.8L V6 Automatic what is available for this vehicle with respect to Cams? How to know what I should go with or is it not even worth it?
Old Apr 28, 2006 | 01:56 PM
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Deffinitly worth it, if you can afford it with all of the supporting mods, like injectors, maf, and a port and polish job. http://www.rpm-mustangs.com/ has a wide variety of cams, you'll be able to find what's right for you there.
Old Apr 28, 2006 | 02:06 PM
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I don't think its worth it, unless you feel like spending that kind of money on your car....
Old Apr 28, 2006 | 02:07 PM
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Not worth it, it's cheaper than a S/C and can, "POTENTIALY" add a decent bit of hp.
Old Apr 28, 2006 | 07:32 PM
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you also have to tune your computer to adjust for the new cam
Old Apr 28, 2006 | 10:47 PM
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Mik at www.rpm-mustangs.com can help you

also Tom Yentzner of www.supersixmotorsports.com can help too as will Tom Morana of www.moranav6racing.com


yes it is well worth it. a cam alon on a V6 can ad 30rwhp and with ported heads and intakes make up to 70hp over stock depending on setup

contact Justin Starkey at www.vmptuning.com for tuning needs
Old Apr 29, 2006 | 01:29 AM
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I personally dont think its worth it either.
Old May 1, 2006 | 01:50 PM
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Damn, how in the hell is a 20-30 hp increase, with a cheap little $200 cam, with the options of having the entire intake ported and polished, to produce upwards of 50 hp, for under 2K, not worth it, especially considering that s/c and t/cs cost upwards of 3.5K and will only add as much hp as your mods support, which can be anywhere from a 40% increase to 65% or so at best.
Old May 1, 2006 | 02:17 PM
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Well thanks for everyones veiws...but I have been thinking about it and I'm with Jthorn...I think i just gonna do cam for nowand do heads and everything on a later date...I think the stock injectors should be able to handle Just the cam, but will eventualy need changing...Hopefuly I will get this done over the next couple months...I'll let everyone know how it goes
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