Cam & Ported intake?
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From: Indianapolis IN
Cam & Ported intake?
OK, I have enough cash right now for either one of the lines below, but not both right now, I can add the remaining items in the winter.
Which would you do now? I am leaning toward the cam and intake package with a tune
1. GT12 or similar Cam & Springs install with a new ported intake & TB
or
2. LT Headers with a newly ported Intake & TB
Which would you do now? I am leaning toward the cam and intake package with a tune
1. GT12 or similar Cam & Springs install with a new ported intake & TB
or
2. LT Headers with a newly ported Intake & TB
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Jacksonville FL
Did you factor in the price for a tune? Also with a cam swap gotta factor in the little things. Gaskets, coolant, oil, random sensor you break on accident.
Is it you're daily driver or fun car? Personally I'd go for option 2. Get your car ready for a cam swap. But it's your car, do what will make you happier.
Is it you're daily driver or fun car? Personally I'd go for option 2. Get your car ready for a cam swap. But it's your car, do what will make you happier.
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Cam info
Camshaft Swap Installed Package $2195
Includes all of the following:
Choice of any 54-000-11 series Comp Cam either shelf or custom ground.
.650" Lift Dual valve spring kit.
Comp 7.400” moly pushrods.
160* Thermostat.
GM timing cover gasket.
GM timing cover seal.
GM water pump gaskets (2).
GM crank bolt.
Complete Installation and Full Chassis Dyno & Road Tune
Camshaft Swap Installed Package $2195
Includes all of the following:
Choice of any 54-000-11 series Comp Cam either shelf or custom ground.
.650" Lift Dual valve spring kit.
Comp 7.400” moly pushrods.
160* Thermostat.
GM timing cover gasket.
GM timing cover seal.
GM water pump gaskets (2).
GM crank bolt.
Complete Installation and Full Chassis Dyno & Road Tune
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2013
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From: Jacksonville FL
You won't get max performance out of the cam swap unless you have the supporting mods. Do the PnP first then cam. You'll be happier.
It sounds like you've already chose cam swap in your head though. Do what will make you happy.
It sounds like you've already chose cam swap in your head though. Do what will make you happy.
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From: Indianapolis IN
I know it won't be complete until the intake and cam can flow enough thru the exhaust, in reality, it should all be done at the same time, I know that.
I will do the intake and TB next weekend then decide on the next step
I will do the intake and TB next weekend then decide on the next step
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ported Fast 102?
do the ported Fast and OBX catted LT headers. $1,800. to $2,000. if you can do the install yourself. if anyone touches your tb nail him between the eyes with a ball peen hammer.this will work without a tune but should be checked on dyno for Air Fuel Ratio before beating on it.
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do the ported Fast and OBX catted LT headers. $1,800. to $2,000. if you can do the install yourself. if anyone touches your tb nail him between the eyes with a ball peen hammer.this will work without a tune but should be checked on dyno for Air Fuel Ratio before beating on it.
Yep, I'll do the install