Cam change
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Racer
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: Pittston PA
Cam change
I know there have been numerous threads on this topic, but:
im considering a cam swap (Texas speed 224R) and I have a few questions, concerns before moving forward:
is it worth doing just the cam, and not upgrading the heads also?
what’s entailed in a cam swap ( do I need to replace lifters, pushrods, etc…)
any idea of average labor/tuning cost for a cam only swap?
current configuration is a 2000 6 speed, long tube headers, fast intake, B&B cat back, last Dino tune made 365 at the rear wheels, I’d like to get to 400 RWHP
Thanks for any and all input
im considering a cam swap (Texas speed 224R) and I have a few questions, concerns before moving forward:
is it worth doing just the cam, and not upgrading the heads also?
what’s entailed in a cam swap ( do I need to replace lifters, pushrods, etc…)
any idea of average labor/tuning cost for a cam only swap?
current configuration is a 2000 6 speed, long tube headers, fast intake, B&B cat back, last Dino tune made 365 at the rear wheels, I’d like to get to 400 RWHP
Thanks for any and all input
Drifting
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I know there have been numerous threads on this topic, but:
im considering a cam swap (Texas speed 224R) and I have a few questions, concerns before moving forward:
is it worth doing just the cam, and not upgrading the heads also?
what’s entailed in a cam swap ( do I need to replace lifters, pushrods, etc…)
any idea of average labor/tuning cost for a cam only swap?
current configuration is a 2000 6 speed, long tube headers, fast intake, B&B cat back, last Dino tune made 365 at the rear wheels, I’d like to get to 400 RWHP
Thanks for any and all input
im considering a cam swap (Texas speed 224R) and I have a few questions, concerns before moving forward:
is it worth doing just the cam, and not upgrading the heads also?
what’s entailed in a cam swap ( do I need to replace lifters, pushrods, etc…)
any idea of average labor/tuning cost for a cam only swap?
current configuration is a 2000 6 speed, long tube headers, fast intake, B&B cat back, last Dino tune made 365 at the rear wheels, I’d like to get to 400 RWHP
Thanks for any and all input
And, yes, I would do new lifters, like some LS7 lifters, and check to make sure the pushrod length checks out, and maybe think about new rocker arms too since it will be all apart.
A nice set of CNC ported heads along with the cam setup would get you probably in the 80-100+ RWHP range.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 397
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From: Pittston PA
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 397
Likes: 13
From: Pittston PA
yes, I know, but, I like to know exactally what’s involved before I undertake a project, and this fourm is a fantastic source of 1st hand knowledge and experience. It’s so beneficial to have the resources to make informed decisions rather than trial and error.
