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<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="99%" align="center"> <tr bgcolor="#000000"><td> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"> <tr bgcolor="#000099"> <td colspan="2" align="left"> <font size="2" color="#ffffff" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>T O P I C R E V I E W</b> </font></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>eastoaklandss</b> <br /><small>Member # 8011</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2008,10,20,2,6,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> what are the cam specs on all the 5.0 cams i keep hearing about such as e303 and z303 etc... <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>F8LSN8K</b> <br /><small>Member # 7080</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2008,10,20,2,16,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> lol....i dont know why u would even wanna know bout those weak ass cams but here goes<br /><br />B303..... 224/224, 480/480 112<br />E303..... 220/220, 498/498 110<br />F303..... 226/226, 512/512 114<br />X303..... 224/224, 542/542 112<br />Z303..... 228/228, 552/552 112<br /><br />anything else?<br /> <br /> <small>[ November 20, 2008, 03:28 AM: Message edited by: F8LSN8K ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>91MSDFox</b> <br /><small>Member # 8749</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2008,10,20,3,2,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> What would be a good cam I've thought about putting one in my gt...what about quality? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>eastoaklandss</b> <br /><small>Member # 8011</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2008,10,20,3,13,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> yes lsa??? and why is z303 to big for computer compatibility<br /> <br /> <small>[ November 20, 2008, 03:15 AM: Message edited by: eastoaklandss ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>eastoaklandss</b> <br /><small>Member # 8011</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2008,10,20,3,14,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> damn those cams sound small<br />my cam in my ls2 is 236/242 601/610 lift <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>F8LSN8K</b> <br /><small>Member # 7080</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2008,10,20,3,23,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 91MSDFox:<br /><strong> What would be a good cam I've thought about putting one in my gt...what about quality? </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">none of those.....i can tell u that much<br /><br />what u have done? <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>F8LSN8K</b> <br /><small>Member # 7080</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2008,10,20,3,24,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by eastoaklandss:<br /><strong> damn those cams sound small<br />my cam in my ls2 is 236/242 601/610 lift </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">ur comparing apples to oranges....u can fit a much bigger cam in a ls motor than in a stock 5.0 <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>F8LSN8K</b> <br /><small>Member # 7080</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2008,10,20,3,28,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by eastoaklandss:<br /><strong>why is z303 to big for computer compatibility </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">beats me...... <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>F8LSN8K</b> <br /><small>Member # 7080</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2008,10,20,3,32,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> actually for slightly modded 5.0's the f cam aint too bad<br /> tfs1 cam is good too 221/225 499/510 112 <br /><br />both cams pull good to about 5500rpm <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>91MSDFox</b> <br /><small>Member # 8749</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2008,10,20,11,10,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I just have msd ignition, cold air, and straight pipe that's basically what is done to the engine....I just got it so idk where to start....lol<br /> <br /> <small>[ November 20, 2008, 11:12 AM: Message edited by: 91MSDFox ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>F8LSN8K</b> <br /><small>Member # 7080</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2008,10,20,12,38,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 91MSDFox:<br /><strong> I just have msd ignition, cold air, and straight pipe that's basically what is done to the engine....I just got it so idk where to start....lol </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">well, a cam will help u a lil, but with stock manifold and heads its gonna hold u back. i would start by doin all the bolt on's first.<br /><br />such as a bigger TB, MAF, pullies, fuel pressure regulator, thats pretty much it for the basic bolt ons.....u can also add headers, and 1.7 roller rockers but i dont consider those basic bolt ons<br /><br />i dont know what ur budget is either. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>badazlx</b> <br /><small>Member # 4899</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2008,10,20,13,55,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> go custom, it will put down more power than any off the shelf cam, call hi-tech up <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>91MSDFox</b> <br /><small>Member # 8749</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2008,10,20,14,38,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> thanks can i just buy one thats just biigger or do i have to get it bored n shit...im new to this racnig type shit im just usually an r&r guy =)<br />THANX for the adviceeeee <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>F8LSN8K</b> <br /><small>Member # 7080</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2008,10,20,16,18,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 91MSDFox:<br /><strong> thanks can i just buy one thats just biigger or do i have to get it bored n shit...im new to this racnig type shit im just usually an r&r guy =)<br />THANX for the adviceeeee </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">the other thing with getting a cam is u can't really just throw it in.<br /><br />regardless of what cam u do, u have to change ur valvetrain like valve springs, seals, locks, retainers, pushrods and rocker arms in order for to make good use of the cam and to not have problems with the motor. <br /><br />also u cannot just throw a big cam in there because u will have piston to valve clearance issues. when u do a cam its best to degree it, u need a degree wheel and know what u are doing and u need a adjustable timing chain set. its a good idea to change ur lifters aswell. im might missing a few small details but those are the key things to keep in mind that should be that last thing u do in my opinion, and by that time i recommend a custom cam<br /> <br /> <small>[ November 20, 2008, 05:10 PM: Message edited by: F8LSN8K ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>eastoaklandss</b> <br /><small>Member # 8011</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2008,10,20,16,39,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by F8LSN8K:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 91MSDFox:<br /><strong> thanks can i just buy one thats just biigger or do i have to get it bored n shit...im new to this racnig type shit im just usually an r&r guy =)<br />THANX for the adviceeeee </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">the other thing with getting a cam is u can really just throw it in.<br /><br />regardless of what cam u do, u have to change ur valvetrain like valve springs, seals, locks, retainers, pushrods and rocker arms in order for to make good use of the cam and to not have problems with the motor. <br /><br />also u cannot just throw a big cam in there because u will have piston to valve clearance issues. when u do a cam its best to degree it, u need a degree wheel and know what u are doing and u need a adjustable timing chain set. its a good idea to change ur lifters aswell. im might missing a few small details but those are the key things to keep in mind that should be that last thing u do in my opinion, and by that time i recommend a custom cam </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">so why have i been hearing that with some cams you need to have a maf conversion if you dont already have one... <br /><br />so with mustangs you cant simply put the cam in dot to dot and be ok? i know that degree'ing a cam is best for optimum performance but usually one can get by with a simple dot to dot install-on most vehicles <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>F8LSN8K</b> <br /><small>Member # 7080</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2008,10,20,17,9,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by eastoaklandss:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by F8LSN8K:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 91MSDFox:<br /><strong> thanks can i just buy one thats just biigger or do i have to get it bored n shit...im new to this racnig type shit im just usually an r&r guy =)<br />THANX for the adviceeeee </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">the other thing with getting a cam is u can really just throw it in.<br /><br />regardless of what cam u do, u have to change ur valvetrain like valve springs, seals, locks, retainers, pushrods and rocker arms in order for to make good use of the cam and to not have problems with the motor. <br /><br />also u cannot just throw a big cam in there because u will have piston to valve clearance issues. when u do a cam its best to degree it, u need a degree wheel and know what u are doing and u need a adjustable timing chain set. its a good idea to change ur lifters aswell. im might missing a few small details but those are the key things to keep in mind that should be that last thing u do in my opinion, and by that time i recommend a custom cam </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">so why have i been hearing that with some cams you need to have a maf conversion if you dont already have one... <br /><br />so with mustangs you cant simply put the cam in dot to dot and be ok? i know that degree'ing a cam is best for optimum performance but usually one can get by with a simple dot to dot install-on most vehicles </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">thats why i said "it is best to degree it" ya u can put it straight in. just depends on the cam aswell. i believe retarding it moves the powerband up and advancing it, does the opposite im assuming. so people also retard the cam to get it to fit. <br /><br />the maf thing....well, im guessing depending on the cam it wont run right if u dont have a maf. if ur car doesnt have a maf i suggest either way u covert to it <br /> </font> </td></tr> </table></td></tr></table> <br /> <br />
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