Comp Cams

SteviGX · March 7th, 2008, 02:24 PM

I'm thinking about doing a cam sum time this summer. Is the install itself difficult on our motors?

Would you suggesting having a shop do it?

acmillr · March 7th, 2008, 02:27 PM

You can easily do it yourself if you have any mechanical ability. However, do yourself a favor, and look into the Hitech cams or a custom grind.

SteviGX · March 7th, 2008, 02:29 PM

If I dont' plan on getting blown but maybe nitrous should i just go with a mild set up?

acmillr · March 7th, 2008, 02:30 PM

Originally Posted by SteviGX

If I dont' plan on getting blown but maybe nitrous should i just go with a mild set up?

No, you can get killer cams if you are not going FI.

SteviGX · March 7th, 2008, 02:32 PM

Alright, so if i went with hitech the stage 2 or 3 N/A set-up would be streetable?

acmillr · March 7th, 2008, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by SteviGX

Alright, so if i went with hitech the stage 2 or 3 N/A set-up would be streetable?

Well, just a little FYI. You're talking to the guy with probably the biggest cams a streeted 2V has ever seen. Having said that, "streetable" is a very loose term. However, the Hitech stage III's would be totally tame for the street IMO.

SteviGX · March 7th, 2008, 02:36 PM

Alright, Thanks man. I know its going to have a rough idle but that sounds like something worth it. Thanks for the help acmillr

SteviGX · March 7th, 2008, 02:39 PM

With that stage 3 will i have any clearance issues? and as long as i upgrade my valve springs i should be good?

acmillr · March 7th, 2008, 02:44 PM

Originally Posted by SteviGX

With that stage 3 will i have any clearance issues? and as long as i upgrade my valve springs i should be good?

For the stage III's, you will need to fly cut your pistons. The stage II's can be run with no piston notching. BTW: it is not imperative to disassemble your motor to notch the pistons. There are several kits made to notch pistons witht hevehicle still in the car. Check with a local speed shop, and they may be able to hook you up for a reasonable fee.

SteviGX · March 7th, 2008, 02:48 PM

Alright, thanks again for the help, I got a month or so to decide.

acmillr · March 7th, 2008, 02:49 PM

Originally Posted by SteviGX

Alright, thanks again for the help, I got a month or so to decide.

Welp, just let us know if we can help........

SteviGX · March 7th, 2008, 02:52 PM

I will do, you guys definately saved me when i was installing my exhaust.

RAGEman · March 7th, 2008, 02:54 PM

Did your car run like crap after the cam install? Surely you had to have it tuned...

I will be buying cams this summer. Something like a VT stage II.

TheBusher · March 7th, 2008, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by acmillr

You can easily do it yourself if you have any mechanical ability. However, do yourself a favor, and look into the Hitech cams or a custom grind.

+1000

TheBusher · March 7th, 2008, 03:08 PM

Not trying to thread jack, but how much would it cost to notch pistons?

SteviGX · March 7th, 2008, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by TheBusher

Not trying to thread jack, but how much would it cost to notch pistons?

Thread jack? it's all good, i'd like to know too.

Info is info to me,

TheBusher · March 7th, 2008, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by TheBusher

Not trying to thread jack, but how much would it cost to notch pistons?

futureMACH1racer · March 7th, 2008, 05:15 PM

I don't wanna thread jack either, but since we're talking about cams here, I have some questions too? I wanna put in set of cams in Mach, I'm going to be pulling my motor to build my lower end. I figured, why not do the cams while the motor is out. My question is what are my options for cams for a 4 valve? I do plan on running the hellion twin turbo kit, so I will be lowering the compression. I know that I will end using a custom grind, but I haven't the slightest idea about cams for this car. I have had custom cams made, but that was for a diesel engine, and a bit different. Any help is much appreciated.

MustangMatt96GT · March 7th, 2008, 05:22 PM

I personally wouldnt flycut pistons with the pistons in the motor. I am a true believer of disaseembly of the motor.

anyway, I just got my cams from Comp today. A semi custom ground cam. But i couldnt go with the custom big cams because of PTV.

Hitech are some great cams.

TheBusher · March 7th, 2008, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by MustangMatt96GT

I personally wouldnt flycut pistons with the pistons in the motor. I am a true believer of disaseembly of the motor.

anyway, I just got my cams from Comp today. A semi custom ground cam. But i couldnt go with the custom big cams because of PTV.

Hitech are some great cams.

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March 7th, 2008, 02:24 PM	#1
SteviGX Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.993@98.2 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Greenfield, Indiana Posts: 513	Comp Cams I'm thinking about doing a cam sum time this summer. Is the install itself difficult on our motors? Would you suggesting having a shop do it? __________________ 2002 Mineral Gray Mustang GT 5-Speed Nitto 555r 275/40/17 on a set of 03 cobra wheels PP 75mm T/B and Plenum Pypes Violator Cat-Back UPR: Blu-Thunder Shifter, Upper&Lower Controls Arms, O/R X FRPP: 4:10's (awaiting install)

March 7th, 2008, 02:29 PM	#3
SteviGX Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.993@98.2 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Greenfield, Indiana Posts: 513	If I dont' plan on getting blown but maybe nitrous should i just go with a mild set up? __________________ 2002 Mineral Gray Mustang GT 5-Speed Nitto 555r 275/40/17 on a set of 03 cobra wheels PP 75mm T/B and Plenum Pypes Violator Cat-Back UPR: Blu-Thunder Shifter, Upper&Lower Controls Arms, O/R X FRPP: 4:10's (awaiting install)

March 7th, 2008, 02:32 PM	#5
SteviGX Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.993@98.2 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Greenfield, Indiana Posts: 513	Alright, so if i went with hitech the stage 2 or 3 N/A set-up would be streetable? __________________ 2002 Mineral Gray Mustang GT 5-Speed Nitto 555r 275/40/17 on a set of 03 cobra wheels PP 75mm T/B and Plenum Pypes Violator Cat-Back UPR: Blu-Thunder Shifter, Upper&Lower Controls Arms, O/R X FRPP: 4:10's (awaiting install)

March 7th, 2008, 02:36 PM	#7
SteviGX Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.993@98.2 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Greenfield, Indiana Posts: 513	Alright, Thanks man. I know its going to have a rough idle but that sounds like something worth it. Thanks for the help acmillr __________________ 2002 Mineral Gray Mustang GT 5-Speed Nitto 555r 275/40/17 on a set of 03 cobra wheels PP 75mm T/B and Plenum Pypes Violator Cat-Back UPR: Blu-Thunder Shifter, Upper&Lower Controls Arms, O/R X FRPP: 4:10's (awaiting install)

March 7th, 2008, 02:39 PM	#8
SteviGX Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.993@98.2 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Greenfield, Indiana Posts: 513	With that stage 3 will i have any clearance issues? and as long as i upgrade my valve springs i should be good? __________________ 2002 Mineral Gray Mustang GT 5-Speed Nitto 555r 275/40/17 on a set of 03 cobra wheels PP 75mm T/B and Plenum Pypes Violator Cat-Back UPR: Blu-Thunder Shifter, Upper&Lower Controls Arms, O/R X FRPP: 4:10's (awaiting install)

March 7th, 2008, 02:48 PM	#10
SteviGX Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.993@98.2 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Greenfield, Indiana Posts: 513	Alright, thanks again for the help, I got a month or so to decide. __________________ 2002 Mineral Gray Mustang GT 5-Speed Nitto 555r 275/40/17 on a set of 03 cobra wheels PP 75mm T/B and Plenum Pypes Violator Cat-Back UPR: Blu-Thunder Shifter, Upper&Lower Controls Arms, O/R X FRPP: 4:10's (awaiting install)

March 7th, 2008, 02:52 PM	#12
SteviGX Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.993@98.2 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Greenfield, Indiana Posts: 513	I will do, you guys definately saved me when i was installing my exhaust. __________________ 2002 Mineral Gray Mustang GT 5-Speed Nitto 555r 275/40/17 on a set of 03 cobra wheels PP 75mm T/B and Plenum Pypes Violator Cat-Back UPR: Blu-Thunder Shifter, Upper&Lower Controls Arms, O/R X FRPP: 4:10's (awaiting install)

March 7th, 2008, 02:54 PM	#13
RAGEman Regular 2002 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Baytown, Texas Posts: 438	Did your car run like crap after the cam install? Surely you had to have it tuned... I will be buying cams this summer. Something like a VT stage II.

March 7th, 2008, 05:15 PM	#18
futureMACH1racer Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mach 1 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 1,740	I don't wanna thread jack either, but since we're talking about cams here, I have some questions too? I wanna put in set of cams in Mach, I'm going to be pulling my motor to build my lower end. I figured, why not do the cams while the motor is out. My question is what are my options for cams for a 4 valve? I do plan on running the hellion twin turbo kit, so I will be lowering the compression. I know that I will end using a custom grind, but I haven't the slightest idea about cams for this car. I have had custom cams made, but that was for a diesel engine, and a bit different. Any help is much appreciated. __________________ MM MACH 1 CREW MEMBER #2 REP IS APPRECIATED

March 7th, 2008, 05:22 PM	#19
MustangMatt96GT I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 19.090@71.46 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 6,912	I personally wouldnt flycut pistons with the pistons in the motor. I am a true believer of disaseembly of the motor. anyway, I just got my cams from Comp today. A semi custom ground cam. But i couldnt go with the custom big cams because of PTV. Hitech are some great cams. __________________ If you are not willing to stand behind our troops, please feel free to go stand in front of them! If "drifting" were really racing, they'd have a track for it"

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