Cam Only Question
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Cam Only Question
I have an MN6 02 C5. Currently has an SLP loudmouth and blackwing intake.
I was planning on getting an MS3 cam at 112 LSA, but what else would I need for my stock heads? Im also getting headers and non-catted x-pipe to add.
Looking for good sound(lope), good drive-ability (daily drive it) and a bit of a power increase.
http://www.texas-speed.com/p-1152-te...-camshaft.aspx
I was planning on getting an MS3 cam at 112 LSA, but what else would I need for my stock heads? Im also getting headers and non-catted x-pipe to add.
Looking for good sound(lope), good drive-ability (daily drive it) and a bit of a power increase.
http://www.texas-speed.com/p-1152-te...-camshaft.aspx
Melting Slicks
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If you're getting the cam kit, it should come with valve springs and pushrods, as well as valve seals. They also sell a basic install kit which includes a new balancer bolt, front time chain cover gasket and water pump gaskets.
I'd also upgrade oil pump to a ported LS6 or high flow pump of your choice, as well as an upgraded time chain like an LS2 or C5R chain....
I'd also upgrade oil pump to a ported LS6 or high flow pump of your choice, as well as an upgraded time chain like an LS2 or C5R chain....
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Melting Slicks
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Personally, I got everything from TSP
The springs in the kit are PRC dual valve springs
LS2 time chain
Ported LS6 oil pump.
I went with NK5 Tr555's spark plugs
MSD wires.
Those were my flavors. I know everyone is different
The springs in the kit are PRC dual valve springs
LS2 time chain
Ported LS6 oil pump.
I went with NK5 Tr555's spark plugs
MSD wires.
Those were my flavors. I know everyone is different
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Drifting
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I did Two cam only install. Fun project. What these guys said is right. Now, One more thing, If you ever decide to put a supercharger on it, You will have to pin the pulley. Its better to pin the pulley now while you have everything out then do it later all again. Another thing that is a must on these C5s, Change your pulley out. The stock ones are junk and break on people with less miles then what you have. Check to see if your pulley is bent. Start your car open the hood and shine a flashlight down at your pulley. If its bent, you will see it. Ive had 3 C5s with around 50 000 miles on them and two of them had bent pulleys. There Junk...Ive always bought the powerbond brand........
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In the link I posted originally, I don't think it says it comes with anything but the cam itself unless im wrong.
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Also, would I need to upgrade my clutch?
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I'm not sure what cam specs to get, like I said I was looking for reliability, good amount of lope and a decent power increase
Melting Slicks
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For Daily driving you'll be just fine!
If you plan on getting that gear fixed then would be the time to throw a clutch at it since it's all out...
IMO the Torquer 2 is a great all around cam...
I went with the slightly bigger version cam because I wanted a good chop...again I daily drive my car with zero issues....
If you plan on getting that gear fixed then would be the time to throw a clutch at it since it's all out...
IMO the Torquer 2 is a great all around cam...
I went with the slightly bigger version cam because I wanted a good chop...again I daily drive my car with zero issues....
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I may be a bit off base here... But the car will be more fun, and more usable with a properly working transmission, than one where you have to skip second gear or perfectly rev match.
I vote for fix the problem with your car before modifying it.
I vote for fix the problem with your car before modifying it.
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i'd leaver your self a little extra for just in case, i just did a cam swap once it was all a part i replaced idler pulleys, tension pulleys & valve cover gaskets my cars also around 50k miles didnt plan on swapping them but once every thing was apart seen they was needed
dont forget!
balancer install tool
balancer puller
assembly lube
dont forget!
balancer install tool
balancer puller
assembly lube