FR500 Cams in 03 Cobra

GTermi · April 20th, 2010, 02:41 PM

Ive been searching for a long time and I really havent found much. Just wondering if these make good power with this motor, or does it hurt the power with it being more of an N/A cam with a blower? thanks

GTermi · April 20th, 2010, 02:41 PM

I havent bought them yet, my buddy just has a set and wants to sell them to me

Smoothgrandmama · April 20th, 2010, 03:04 PM

The kit. . . . With the springs are supposed to be real good if you want rev a lil higher. But I dont really know about the cam itself

M.P. Cobra Fan · April 20th, 2010, 03:17 PM

Not sure on that aspect. However, are the cams new, how much does he want for them?

GTermi · April 20th, 2010, 04:34 PM

Originally Posted by M.P. Cobra Fan

Not sure on that aspect. However, are the cams new, how much does he want for them?

For the whole kit, he wants 1000. if i dont get them, do u want his number?

GTermi · April 20th, 2010, 04:34 PM

Gearheads around the DFW area told me i could get around 20 hp or so, but idk how legit that is.

DickH · April 20th, 2010, 06:38 PM

They are NA cams and have a little bit of overlap, you would be better off getting some 96-98 cobra cams, much much cheaper.

Mach Boy · April 20th, 2010, 07:26 PM

Back oh about January these kits were selling for around $800 with everything including the valvetrain. With you having a termi I'm not sure if it would help you a lot. It's not really that good of a N/A cam for a 4V (rather mild as far as aftermarket goes). On N/A applications 96-98 cams gain between 20-30rwhp and the FR500s get another 10 or so on those, but better midrange than the Cobra cams. If you want to increase your powerband on the cheap this will be a good buy for you. Heck you could even just buy the kit and then sell the cams. Use the valvetrain, buy a different set of blower cams, and sell the FR500 cams for $500ish and get back some of the money you'll put towards the new cams.

GTermi · April 20th, 2010, 07:43 PM

Well ive heard the Ford GT cams are pretty good too. Im sure that i can get him to go down on the price, but i really want something thats going to add power because i pretty much have everything done without going with a whipple or Kenne.

Mach Boy · April 20th, 2010, 07:46 PM

Ford GT cams are pretty mild too. Your best bet if you can't put the cams in yourself is to pony up the cash for a set of custom grinds.

GTermi · April 20th, 2010, 07:52 PM

Originally Posted by Mach Boy

Ford GT cams are pretty mild too. Your best bet if you can't put the cams in yourself is to pony up the cash for a set of custom grinds.

I can put them in myself without a problem. i just dont want to spend almost 2 grand on cams when i could get a used whipple or kb for that price. So you do think these would help? did u say about 10 hp?

Mach Boy · April 20th, 2010, 07:54 PM

GT cams will help you out. I was just saying if you had to pay money to have someone else put them in then you should save some money to buy a really good set of cams instead of just an OK set.

GTermi · April 20th, 2010, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by Mach Boy

GT cams will help you out. I was just saying if you had to pay money to have someone else put them in then you should save some money to buy a really good set of cams instead of just an OK set.

Oh yeah i see what u r saying. I dont let anybody touch my car. I meant the FR500s would be good though? Ill prob go get them tonight if so

JoshC! · April 20th, 2010, 08:17 PM

houston performance does custom grind cams for a 4v for $850. might wanna give them a call.

gearheads is a great shop btw, just had my car in their shop

DickH · April 20th, 2010, 09:38 PM

if interested I have a set of 4v cams that I believe are 96-98 cobra cams at home I can let go for 150+shipping. Maybe they aren't fancy cams, but they are much cheaper.

GTermi · April 20th, 2010, 11:23 PM

Originally Posted by 00vert

houston performance does custom grind cams for a 4v for $850. might wanna give them a call.

gearheads is a great shop btw, just had my car in their shop

hell yeah, Travis hooks me up all the time. he can come off as an ass, but is a good guy and a real bad ass with these cars.

Smoothgrandmama · April 21st, 2010, 12:23 AM

Meh. . . . Cams are nice. . . . But the termi engine isnt cam limited . . . Its fuel and air limited. . .in other words if you wanna make power get a whipple, inj, fuel pumps and maf. . . Then make power

Scott2001GT · April 21st, 2010, 12:26 AM

Originally Posted by Smoothgrandmama

Meh. . . . Cams are nice. . . . But the termi engine isnt cam limited . . . Its fuel and air limited. . .in other words if you wanna make power get a whipple, inj, fuel pumps and maf. . . Then make power

plus 1!

Peeps dont usually change 4v cams...esp the Termi's. I would port the blower first.

Mach Boy · April 21st, 2010, 12:34 AM

Well if you plan on getting a new blower I wouldn't waste the money porting the Eaton.

Scott2001GT · April 21st, 2010, 12:35 AM

oh his he? my bad

April 20th, 2010, 02:41 PM	#1
GTermi Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 640 iTrader: 0 reviews	FR500 Cams in 03 Cobra Ive been searching for a long time and I really havent found much. Just wondering if these make good power with this motor, or does it hurt the power with it being more of an N/A cam with a blower? thanks __________________ My Car- 2004 Mustang GT Her Car- 2011 V6 Auto Premium Saving up for either a 2009 Shelby GT500 or a 2011 5.0...Can't decide!

April 20th, 2010, 02:41 PM	#2
GTermi Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 640 iTrader: 0 reviews	I havent bought them yet, my buddy just has a set and wants to sell them to me __________________ My Car- 2004 Mustang GT Her Car- 2011 V6 Auto Premium Saving up for either a 2009 Shelby GT500 or a 2011 5.0...Can't decide!

April 20th, 2010, 03:04 PM	#3
Smoothgrandmama Assistant to the Manager 12 GT 8.46@88 1/8 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Willis,Texas Posts: 7,136 iTrader: 6 reviews	The kit. . . . With the springs are supposed to be real good if you want rev a lil higher. But I dont really know about the cam itself __________________ Join The MM Facebook: Modded Mustangs Facebook Vote For Modded Mustangs Ride of the Month Eskimo Brothers To Smooth: Safi, Blitz34, Graystang01, WillTheThrill, Bwal, 101Fng

April 20th, 2010, 03:17 PM	#4
M.P. Cobra Fan It's in the details Mod! 01 Cobra Vert Nov 09/10 ROTM! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Ft Stewart/Naples/Hampton/Tampa Posts: 11,013 iTrader: 1 reviews	Not sure on that aspect. However, are the cams new, how much does he want for them? __________________ Pinup in signature by loish.net Modded Mustangs Cobra Club#007 Military Crew E5 VOTED MM's BEST SIGNATURE 2010. THANKS STANGGTR07

April 20th, 2010, 04:34 PM	#6
GTermi Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 640 iTrader: 0 reviews	Gearheads around the DFW area told me i could get around 20 hp or so, but idk how legit that is. __________________ My Car- 2004 Mustang GT Her Car- 2011 V6 Auto Premium Saving up for either a 2009 Shelby GT500 or a 2011 5.0...Can't decide!

April 20th, 2010, 06:38 PM	#7
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,188 iTrader: 2 reviews	They are NA cams and have a little bit of overlap, you would be better off getting some 96-98 cobra cams, much much cheaper. __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

April 20th, 2010, 07:26 PM	#8
Mach Boy MM's Orangest 2004 Mach 1 Mustang Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indy Posts: 2,846 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	Back oh about January these kits were selling for around $800 with everything including the valvetrain. With you having a termi I'm not sure if it would help you a lot. It's not really that good of a N/A cam for a 4V (rather mild as far as aftermarket goes). On N/A applications 96-98 cams gain between 20-30rwhp and the FR500s get another 10 or so on those, but better midrange than the Cobra cams. If you want to increase your powerband on the cheap this will be a good buy for you. Heck you could even just buy the kit and then sell the cams. Use the valvetrain, buy a different set of blower cams, and sell the FR500 cams for $500ish and get back some of the money you'll put towards the new cams. __________________ Looking for 03/04 4V ABS Wiring Harness Connector/Incomplete Wiring Harness (with ABS connector)

April 20th, 2010, 07:43 PM	#9
GTermi Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 640 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well ive heard the Ford GT cams are pretty good too. Im sure that i can get him to go down on the price, but i really want something thats going to add power because i pretty much have everything done without going with a whipple or Kenne. __________________ My Car- 2004 Mustang GT Her Car- 2011 V6 Auto Premium Saving up for either a 2009 Shelby GT500 or a 2011 5.0...Can't decide!

April 20th, 2010, 07:46 PM	#10
Mach Boy MM's Orangest 2004 Mach 1 Mustang Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indy Posts: 2,846 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	Ford GT cams are pretty mild too. Your best bet if you can't put the cams in yourself is to pony up the cash for a set of custom grinds. __________________ Looking for 03/04 4V ABS Wiring Harness Connector/Incomplete Wiring Harness (with ABS connector)

April 20th, 2010, 07:54 PM	#12
Mach Boy MM's Orangest 2004 Mach 1 Mustang Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indy Posts: 2,846 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	GT cams will help you out. I was just saying if you had to pay money to have someone else put them in then you should save some money to buy a really good set of cams instead of just an OK set. __________________ Looking for 03/04 4V ABS Wiring Harness Connector/Incomplete Wiring Harness (with ABS connector)

April 20th, 2010, 08:17 PM	#14
JoshC! I Hate Convertibles... 2000 GT Vert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 5,511 iTrader: 0 reviews	houston performance does custom grind cams for a 4v for $850. might wanna give them a call. gearheads is a great shop btw, just had my car in their shop __________________ Im topless, are you? Topless Mustang Club Founder Black Stang Crew Member #boobs out mods/pics

April 20th, 2010, 09:38 PM	#15
DickH MM Fanatic 2003 gt 5.4 32v on the way Join Date: May 2007 Location: Omaha Posts: 4,188 iTrader: 2 reviews	if interested I have a set of 4v cams that I believe are 96-98 cobra cams at home I can let go for 150+shipping. Maybe they aren't fancy cams, but they are much cheaper. __________________ 2003 Mustang gt - usual mods - slowly working on 5.4 swap 2004 srt4 - Stock DD/winter beater Click here for your tuning needs Before asking a gearing related question click THIS link and enjoy all your saved time.

April 21st, 2010, 12:23 AM	#17
Smoothgrandmama Assistant to the Manager 12 GT 8.46@88 1/8 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Willis,Texas Posts: 7,136 iTrader: 6 reviews	Meh. . . . Cams are nice. . . . But the termi engine isnt cam limited . . . Its fuel and air limited. . .in other words if you wanna make power get a whipple, inj, fuel pumps and maf. . . Then make power __________________ Join The MM Facebook: Modded Mustangs Facebook Vote For Modded Mustangs Ride of the Month Eskimo Brothers To Smooth: Safi, Blitz34, Graystang01, WillTheThrill, Bwal, 101Fng

April 21st, 2010, 12:34 AM	#19
Mach Boy MM's Orangest 2004 Mach 1 Mustang Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Indy Posts: 2,846 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 1 reviews	Well if you plan on getting a new blower I wouldn't waste the money porting the Eaton. __________________ Looking for 03/04 4V ABS Wiring Harness Connector/Incomplete Wiring Harness (with ABS connector)

April 21st, 2010, 12:35 AM	#20
Scott2001GT BYAHHHH! 2001 Mustang GT 13.874 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Missouri Posts: 14,793 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	oh his he? my bad __________________ Precision Turbo\|TurboSmart\|TeamZ\|Strange\|Hellion\|BBK\|SCT\|Edge Converters\|Fairbanks\|CG Fabrications\|Treadstone

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