cam install?

Jucostud · October 8th, 2008, 06:12 PM

does $250 sound like a good price for comp cam stage 2 thumprs with phaser limiters installed? This is the price i was just quoted from my "hook up" at the ford dealership. Also, when we get these installed along with the long tube headers, where should i set my rev limiter? would i be able to wait any longer to shift or am i retarded and this part has nothing to do with that kinda thing?

acmillr · October 8th, 2008, 06:14 PM

$250 is a great price..... I would move the rev limiter up about 500RPM's

PiggySmallz · October 8th, 2008, 06:18 PM

if im not mistaken the thumprs use stock springs so I don't think you would be able to shift much later unless you changed springs...someone correct me if I'm wrong

Jucostud · October 8th, 2008, 06:18 PM

Originally Posted by acmillr

$250 is a great price..... I would move the rev limiter up about 500RPM's

500? so shift at about 6,500rpm?

usafimj · October 8th, 2008, 06:19 PM

$250 is a great price if your not doing it yourself. Not sure about your cams but with mine I set the rev limit at 6500rpms

chad05gt · October 8th, 2008, 06:34 PM

Originally Posted by usafimj

$250 is a great price if your not doing it yourself. Not sure about your cams but with mine I set the rev limit at 6500rpms

FWIW I have my rev limit set at 6900 and shift at 6500 thats WITH springs...

Jucostud · October 8th, 2008, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by chad05gt

FWIW I have my rev limit set at 6900 and shift at 6500 thats WITH springs...

i think 07stanggt had is set at 6800 and he had the nsr's. I think 6500 is probably what i'll set it at.

tribaltek · October 8th, 2008, 06:50 PM

That is an amazingly good price. I paid about $400 for my install.

Jucostud · October 8th, 2008, 07:08 PM

good to know. He told me it could end up only being $175, but to expect $275 at worst. It just depends on how long it takes.

usafimj · October 8th, 2008, 07:16 PM

If your friend is a ford tech then this should be a breeze for him. It took me 6hrs but thats cuz it was my very first time tearing into an engine.

black05stxjt · October 8th, 2008, 07:29 PM

excellent price i got quoted 500 from dyno joes in houston.

Jucostud · October 8th, 2008, 08:12 PM

Originally Posted by usafimj

If your friend is a ford tech then this should be a breeze for him. It took me 6hrs but thats cuz it was my very first time tearing into an engine.

My friend is the service manager. He gets his best tech to do side work for me and then i just pay him. Dealership never sees any money.

APER · October 12th, 2008, 11:10 AM

Originally Posted by Jucostud

My friend is the service manager. He gets his best tech to do side work for me and then i just pay him. Dealership never sees any money.

Now thats the only way to go other than doing the work yourself. cheaper labor cost with a creditable tech thats a good hook up.

05roush0090 · October 12th, 2008, 11:46 AM

I agree, its a good price. Brenspeed qouted me $400 for install on the same cams.

08blackchrome · October 12th, 2008, 11:54 AM

I was quoted $800 for the stage 3 thumper install. Thats more than the cams cost.

05roush0090 · October 12th, 2008, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by 08blackchrome

I was quoted $800 for the stage 3 thumper install. Thats more than the cams cost.

holy crap!!! They did understand that it is NSR correct?

07stanggt · October 12th, 2008, 12:46 PM

Originally Posted by PiggySmallz

if im not mistaken the thumprs use stock springs so I don't think you would be able to shift much later unless you changed springs...someone correct me if I'm wrong

In a sense you are wrong the cams can still move your peak power up in the rpms range. But in theory you are right that a spring swap would help the power hold on longer in the high rpms.

Originally Posted by Jucostud

i think 07stanggt had is set at 6800 and he had the nsr's. I think 6500 is probably what i'll set it at.

I did. You will have to see where your power starts droping off on a dyno with those cams and then set your rpms like 200 or 300 rpms higher that way when you powershift and the rpms climb a little you dont bump that rev limiter. everytime you hit that limiter you can kiss 2/10s good bye at least, even if its shifting.

silverstang · October 12th, 2008, 05:26 PM

with my comps i have the rev limiter set at 6800 and i shift at 6500........my cams are very simular to the "thumprs" so i would guess you can get away with it too (im still on stock springs too).........250 is an excellent price on a cam install, im a Ford tech myself and there is no damn way i would install them for that cheap if i was doing it on the side.

Jucostud · October 12th, 2008, 07:51 PM

Originally Posted by silverstang

with my comps i have the rev limiter set at 6800 and i shift at 6500........my cams are very simular to the "thumprs" so i would guess you can get away with it too (im still on stock springs too).........250 is an excellent price on a cam install, im a Ford tech myself and there is no damn way i would install them for that cheap if i was doing it on the side.

so your tellin me you wouldn't do it for an extra 250 on the side while your still on the clock?

Mickey · October 12th, 2008, 08:54 PM

oh he would

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acmillr MM's Mad Scientist Slow Fella Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tupelo, MS Posts: 5,111 iTrader: 2 reviews	$250 is a great price..... I would move the rev limiter up about 500RPM's __________________

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usafimj I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 Ford Mustang GT 12.847 @ 114.12mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 5,086 iTrader: 1 reviews	$250 is a great price if your not doing it yourself. Not sure about your cams but with mine I set the rev limit at 6500rpms __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

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tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,508 iTrader: 1 reviews	That is an amazingly good price. I paid about $400 for my install. __________________ '06 Whipple'd Mustang GT (Coming Soon) '02 Supercharged Harley-Davidson F-150 (Sold) '05 Mustang GT (Sold)

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Jucostud booooost'd 2007 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: drink'n ur kool-aid Posts: 7,043 iTrader: 0 reviews	good to know. He told me it could end up only being $175, but to expect $275 at worst. It just depends on how long it takes. __________________ Jucostud's Official Build Thread 1988 LX HATCH 5.0 - FOR SALE $5,000 OBO 2007 vortech gt - SOLD! Looking for next project

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usafimj I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 Ford Mustang GT 12.847 @ 114.12mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 5,086 iTrader: 1 reviews	If your friend is a ford tech then this should be a breeze for him. It took me 6hrs but thats cuz it was my very first time tearing into an engine. __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

October 8th, 2008, 07:29 PM	#11
black05stxjt Enthusiast 2005 GT 11.55@118.48 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 722 iTrader: 0 reviews	excellent price i got quoted 500 from dyno joes in houston. __________________ 12.52@108.23/ 11.55@118.48 100 SHOT

October 12th, 2008, 11:46 AM	#14
05roush0090 Enthusiast 2005 Mustang GT Roush Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 735 iTrader: 0 reviews	I agree, its a good price. Brenspeed qouted me $400 for install on the same cams. __________________ 2005 BLACK Mustang GT Roush #05-0090 DOB manifold, m122 SC, gt500 TB, 52lbers, KB BAP, AFCO HE,Brisk plugs, Mac Lt's, Off road x, Roush TVS CAI, Detroit rocker sc grind cams, Brenspeed 93 tune, 10 psi (2.875" pulley) 470rwhp-419ftlbs sae

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08blackchrome Regular 2008 Mustang GT 11.897 @ 116.72 w/1.803 60' Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Baytown, Tx Posts: 218 iTrader: 0 reviews	I was quoted $800 for the stage 3 thumper install. Thats more than the cams cost.

October 12th, 2008, 05:26 PM	#18
silverstang Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: BFE Posts: 2,821 iTrader: 0 reviews	with my comps i have the rev limiter set at 6800 and i shift at 6500........my cams are very simular to the "thumprs" so i would guess you can get away with it too (im still on stock springs too).........250 is an excellent price on a cam install, im a Ford tech myself and there is no damn way i would install them for that cheap if i was doing it on the side. __________________ Bassani Crew Member #3

October 12th, 2008, 08:54 PM	#20
Mickey I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 6,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	oh he would __________________ Under Construction

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