Comp Cams

SteviGX · March 7th, 2008, 03:24 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, 03:27 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, 03:29 PM

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

acmillr · March 7th, 2008, 03:30 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, 03:32 PM

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

acmillr · March 7th, 2008, 03:34 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, 03:36 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, 03:39 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, 03:44 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, 03:48 PM

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

acmillr · March 7th, 2008, 03:49 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, 03:52 PM

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

RAGEman · March 7th, 2008, 03:54 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, 04:08 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, 04:08 PM

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

SteviGX · March 7th, 2008, 04:16 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, 05:01 PM

Originally Posted by TheBusher

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

futureMACH1racer · March 7th, 2008, 06:15 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, 06:22 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, 07:14 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, 03:24 PM	#1
SteviGX Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.538@101.72 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,320	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? __________________ Mineral Gray Club Member #2 If you didn't build your car, and your bragging about it, STFU spendin money that I don't have to buy parts that I don't need to impress people that I don't know who prolly don't even care....

March 7th, 2008, 03:27 PM	#2
acmillr MM's Mad Scientist Stockish GT 15.6@89MPH Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,911	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. __________________

March 7th, 2008, 03:29 PM	#3
SteviGX Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.538@101.72 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,320	If I dont' plan on getting blown but maybe nitrous should i just go with a mild set up? __________________ Mineral Gray Club Member #2 If you didn't build your car, and your bragging about it, STFU spendin money that I don't have to buy parts that I don't need to impress people that I don't know who prolly don't even care....

March 7th, 2008, 03:32 PM	#5
SteviGX Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.538@101.72 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,320	Alright, so if i went with hitech the stage 2 or 3 N/A set-up would be streetable? __________________ Mineral Gray Club Member #2 If you didn't build your car, and your bragging about it, STFU spendin money that I don't have to buy parts that I don't need to impress people that I don't know who prolly don't even care....

March 7th, 2008, 03:36 PM	#7
SteviGX Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.538@101.72 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,320	Alright, Thanks man. I know its going to have a rough idle but that sounds like something worth it. Thanks for the help acmillr __________________ Mineral Gray Club Member #2 If you didn't build your car, and your bragging about it, STFU spendin money that I don't have to buy parts that I don't need to impress people that I don't know who prolly don't even care....

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March 7th, 2008, 03:39 PM	#8
SteviGX Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.538@101.72 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,320	With that stage 3 will i have any clearance issues? and as long as i upgrade my valve springs i should be good? __________________ Mineral Gray Club Member #2 If you didn't build your car, and your bragging about it, STFU spendin money that I don't have to buy parts that I don't need to impress people that I don't know who prolly don't even care....

March 7th, 2008, 03:48 PM	#10
SteviGX Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.538@101.72 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,320	Alright, thanks again for the help, I got a month or so to decide. __________________ Mineral Gray Club Member #2 If you didn't build your car, and your bragging about it, STFU spendin money that I don't have to buy parts that I don't need to impress people that I don't know who prolly don't even care....

March 7th, 2008, 03:52 PM	#12
SteviGX Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.538@101.72 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,320	I will do, you guys definately saved me when i was installing my exhaust. __________________ Mineral Gray Club Member #2 If you didn't build your car, and your bragging about it, STFU spendin money that I don't have to buy parts that I don't need to impress people that I don't know who prolly don't even care....

March 7th, 2008, 03:54 PM	#13
RAGEman Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT N/A Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: La Porte, Texas Posts: 752	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, 06:15 PM	#18
futureMACH1racer Moderator 2003 Jeep Too Slow Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 5,095	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. __________________ Farming America For America Jake's PIITB Crew-Founder

March 7th, 2008, 06:22 PM	#19
MustangMatt96GT All Throttle with a Bottle 1996 Mustang GT 10.76 @ 122 with d/a of 8365 ft Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 8,131	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. __________________ 1996 Mustang GT with a 351 swap with Stalled C4 1997 F250 Powerstroke 1999 28' Classic Dominator Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions & Thanks for the help: PoorManMotorSports "Just Cause its Smoking, don't mean its broken"

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