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Posted by eastoaklandss (Member # 8011) on
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what are the cam specs on all the 5.0 cams i keep hearing about such as e303 and z303 etc...
Posted by F8LSN8K (Member # 7080) on
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lol....i dont know why u would even wanna know bout those weak ass cams but here goes
B303..... 224/224, 480/480 112
E303..... 220/220, 498/498 110
F303..... 226/226, 512/512 114
X303..... 224/224, 542/542 112
Z303..... 228/228, 552/552 112
anything else?
[ November 20, 2008, 03:28 AM: Message edited by: F8LSN8K ]
Posted by 91MSDFox (Member # 8749) on
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What would be a good cam I've thought about putting one in my gt...what about quality?
Posted by eastoaklandss (Member # 8011) on
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yes lsa??? and why is z303 to big for computer compatibility
[ November 20, 2008, 03:15 AM: Message edited by: eastoaklandss ]
Posted by eastoaklandss (Member # 8011) on
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damn those cams sound small
my cam in my ls2 is 236/242 601/610 lift
Posted by F8LSN8K (Member # 7080) on
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Originally posted by 91MSDFox:
What would be a good cam I've thought about putting one in my gt...what about quality?
none of those.....i can tell u that much
what u have done?
Posted by F8LSN8K (Member # 7080) on
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Originally posted by eastoaklandss:
damn those cams sound small
my cam in my ls2 is 236/242 601/610 lift
ur comparing apples to oranges....u can fit a much bigger cam in a ls motor than in a stock 5.0
Posted by F8LSN8K (Member # 7080) on
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Originally posted by eastoaklandss:
why is z303 to big for computer compatibility
beats me......
Posted by F8LSN8K (Member # 7080) on
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actually for slightly modded 5.0's the f cam aint too bad
tfs1 cam is good too 221/225 499/510 112
both cams pull good to about 5500rpm
Posted by 91MSDFox (Member # 8749) on
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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
[ November 20, 2008, 11:12 AM: Message edited by: 91MSDFox ]
Posted by F8LSN8K (Member # 7080) on
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Originally posted by 91MSDFox:
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
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.
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
i dont know what ur budget is either.
Posted by badazlx (Member # 4899) on
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go custom, it will put down more power than any off the shelf cam, call hi-tech up
Posted by 91MSDFox (Member # 8749) on
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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 =)
THANX for the adviceeeee
Posted by F8LSN8K (Member # 7080) on
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Originally posted by 91MSDFox:
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 =)
THANX for the adviceeeee
the other thing with getting a cam is u can't really just throw it in.
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.
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
[ November 20, 2008, 05:10 PM: Message edited by: F8LSN8K ]
Posted by eastoaklandss (Member # 8011) on
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Originally posted by F8LSN8K:
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Originally posted by 91MSDFox:
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 =)
THANX for the adviceeeee
the other thing with getting a cam is u can really just throw it in.
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.
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
so why have i been hearing that with some cams you need to have a maf conversion if you dont already have one...
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
Posted by F8LSN8K (Member # 7080) on
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Originally posted by eastoaklandss:
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Originally posted by F8LSN8K:
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Originally posted by 91MSDFox:
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 =)
THANX for the adviceeeee
the other thing with getting a cam is u can really just throw it in.
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.
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
so why have i been hearing that with some cams you need to have a maf conversion if you dont already have one...
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
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.
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
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