[Z06] Questions about change CAM but do headers later
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Questions about change CAM but do headers later
I just recently got my heads fixed (08Z) with SS exhaust valve,and bronze guide. I do want to do the cam mod since the heads are out. (save some labor money)
But my budget is limited now, so I cant do the long tube headers at the same time, but will do it around Christmas.
I know cam will perform better with long tubes, and yes Stock headers and cat will have a larger back pressure, but is it going to hurt the car? or I could do this step by step? maybe a mild tune will be helpful?
any suggestions and advice will be appreciated
Heads are ported as well as the TB and intake manifold. and has a KN CAI
Thanks
Frank
But my budget is limited now, so I cant do the long tube headers at the same time, but will do it around Christmas.
I know cam will perform better with long tubes, and yes Stock headers and cat will have a larger back pressure, but is it going to hurt the car? or I could do this step by step? maybe a mild tune will be helpful?
any suggestions and advice will be appreciated
Heads are ported as well as the TB and intake manifold. and has a KN CAI
Thanks
Frank
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Le Mans Master
Go for it. It's not going to hurt the car......just leave a few horses to be found latter. A tune will be appreciated by your car.
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thanks for the help, what's the extra parts do I need if I do cam? I know is good to change the timing chain, others small stuff will be good while the car is a part?
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Team Owner
Lots of people running an aftermarket cam with stock exhaust manifolds, no worries with that. A cam will require a tune. You mention the heads were just redone...not sure what springs you wnet with, but that will dictate what cam you can run based on compatabiliy.
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Thanks for the help
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I would get a custom cam spec'd to your car.
Friend has a cam/stock exhaust car. Still makes 550rwhp and runs really really good.
Since you are in Florida, just call up Matt@FSP. He will be able to help.
Friend has a cam/stock exhaust car. Still makes 550rwhp and runs really really good.
Since you are in Florida, just call up Matt@FSP. He will be able to help.
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Drifting
I put in a mild cam at the same time I did my heads this past spring. Stock exhaust manifolds and intake, made 510whp on a mustang dyno and drives just fine (after tuning). My tuner said I should be around 550whp once I put an intake and headers on.
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Racer
I second this. I had a cam that made superior numbers, but the cam I have now drives SO MUCH BETTER! Losing 25 HP never felt so good. The car is far better to drive, really very smooth.
Everyone has a favorite, but I'm gonna toss my vote in for EPS. Have Geoff spec a cam for your car and your needs. It may save you money in the long run...you wont be changing out cams one after the other.
Good luck
Everyone has a favorite, but I'm gonna toss my vote in for EPS. Have Geoff spec a cam for your car and your needs. It may save you money in the long run...you wont be changing out cams one after the other.
Good luck
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I second this. I had a cam that made superior numbers, but the cam I have now drives SO MUCH BETTER! Losing 25 HP never felt so good. The car is far better to drive, really very smooth.
Everyone has a favorite, but I'm gonna toss my vote in for EPS. Have Geoff spec a cam for your car and your needs. It may save you money in the long run...you wont be changing out cams one after the other.
Good luck
Everyone has a favorite, but I'm gonna toss my vote in for EPS. Have Geoff spec a cam for your car and your needs. It may save you money in the long run...you wont be changing out cams one after the other.
Good luck
Im thinking about getting Katech K501
Thanks for the help
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Racer
At a good shop It cost about 2400 in labor and 350 for tune to change out the cam and lifters. At a so-so shop 1500 labor and 500 for a tune, for a lot more things done to include lifters and cam swap...I'm happier with the shop that cost more, the work done was far superior. So, because I went with the cheap chips and didn't research enough it cost me more in the long run. Do your research on parts and shops and go with a place with a good rep, don't cheap out.