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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 05:35 PM
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I've got an 82CE All stock including the cross fire setup.I want to leave it that way but would like to put in a different cam for more HP/TQ bottom end TQ.I don't want to go real deep into the engine just want it to breath much better.Thanks
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why don,t you try Comp Cams .454 lift good from 1,500 -5,500 should be able to use a stock converter if you are automatic trans .Makes a small rumble and will not hurt your milage .
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What, you didn't like my suggestions that I posted on the CE registry???
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Originally Posted by copter
I've got an 82CE All stock including the cross fire setup.I want to leave it that way but would like to put in a different cam for more HP/TQ bottom end TQ.I don't want to go real deep into the engine just want it to breath much better.Thanks
Comp 268H.

That and a high flow catalytic converter would be my first move.

-Mark.
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