Cam (No Heads) or Headers?
Aug 5, 2008 | 10:41 PM
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Cam (No Heads) or Headers?
I'm ready for my nexy mod. At first I was thinking of headers (LG). However, I've done some research and now I am thinking of installing a mild cam. I plan on doing both (I think), but not at the same time. Which would you do first?
Aug 5, 2008 | 10:43 PM
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Headers first, then the cam
You can run headers w/o issue on the stock heads/cam. However a cam will be fairly choked on the stock manifolds.
Aug 5, 2008 | 10:52 PM
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Cobra4B
Headers first, then the cam
You can run headers w/o issue on the stock heads/cam. However a cam will be fairly choked on the stock manifolds.
Aug 5, 2008 | 11:17 PM
Burning Brakes
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I vote for camshaft, if it's not too MILD.
Aug 5, 2008 | 11:21 PM
Burning Brakes
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I have a bigger cam on stock heads/headers with no cats on a m12 frc. cam sure will sound good and come with the most hp out of others. expect to spend up to 2k from a vendor.
Aug 6, 2008 | 10:54 AM
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Definitely do the headers first. Start small and work your way up.
Aug 6, 2008 | 12:27 PM
Melting Slicks
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Cobra4B
Headers first, then the cam
You can run headers w/o issue on the stock heads/cam. However a cam will be fairly choked on the stock manifolds.
You'll also be much happier with the increased throttle response and sound. Then when you add a cam you'll gain 70 or so rwhp.
Aug 6, 2008 | 12:58 PM
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Aug 6, 2008 | 01:05 PM
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Cobra4B
Headers first, then the cam
You can run headers w/o issue on the stock heads/cam. However a cam will be fairly choked on the stock manifolds.
Aug 6, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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headers 1st for sure.
You'll need'em for any future engine mods anyway.
JOE
Aug 6, 2008 | 01:54 PM
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Definitely headers first.
Aug 6, 2008 | 02:03 PM
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Headers first for sure.
Aug 6, 2008 | 02:08 PM
Burning Brakes
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Headers first for sure.
I think the quote was installed....
Aug 6, 2008 | 04:54 PM
Burning Brakes
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Headers
Aug 6, 2008 | 04:55 PM
Melting Slicks
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Then when you add a cam you'll gain 70 or so rwhp.
Wow; Good gains from a cam....Mine must have been too small
Aug 6, 2008 | 04:56 PM
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Definitely go with the headers before you go the cam-route.
Aug 6, 2008 | 05:05 PM
Burning Brakes
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i would just save and do it all one time.
You can run headers w/o issue on the stock heads/cam. However a cam will be fairly choked on the stock manifolds.
Cam (No Heads) or Headers?
