1999 GT Cam Question

franchise · September 27th, 2006, 08:53 AM

Newbie here needing some help. I ahve been doing some research on my next mod, comp cams.

I have a 99GT, manual transmission that is not my daily driver. I read where some people say the 4.6 sounds sick when the cams are upgraded.
There is a certified mechanic where I live that will do the job for $250 if he needs to change the valve springs, seems pretty cheap to me!

Now, what would you guys recommend? I'd like to keep it at around $600 if possible because of other upgrades I am also doing. Is this an upgrade that most people do with their stang? Thanks

patrick

mdvaldosta · September 27th, 2006, 08:55 AM

Springs are gonna cost around $150 - $200, plus $550 - $600 for the cams. Cams are awsome, good power gain (if you've got stock heads don't go with the biggest cams) and great sound. A good investment.

franchise · September 27th, 2006, 08:59 AM

Originally Posted by mdvaldosta

Springs are gonna cost around $150 - $200, plus $550 - $600 for the cams. Cams are awsome, good power gain (if you've got stock heads don't go with the biggest cams) and great sound. A good investment.

I am keeping my stock heads for now. Would you recommend any particular brand?

Drgnracin72 · September 27th, 2006, 01:42 PM

i am using comp cams in mine. im running a stage 2 but wouls reccomend a stage 1 with your heads. theya re around 580 bux and i do reccomend doing the springs also. my comps sound badass but the stage 1s arent gonna have a big lope. youll somewht be able to hear them but not extremely noticible. not a lot of poeple do them becasue they arent simple to do. but its a great upgrade and will wake your car up a little bit

franchise · September 27th, 2006, 02:05 PM

I talked to the guys at VT racing and with my setup they recommended the Stage 2 kit which is a 560 lift. They said that because I want the distinct, agressive sound. If I would go that way, would I have enough clearance over my existing pistons? I wouldn't want to bust off the top of my pistons!

My buddy has a 532 lift on his 5.0 and it lopes pretty good. I know they are totally different engines but the VT Stage 1 has a 540 lift.

Geesh, decisions!

Drgnracin72 · September 27th, 2006, 03:05 PM

i think poerformance wise, youd be better off with the stage 1 but if ya want the 2 for the sound, then go for it. youll have to do somehting different with the timing becasue you could get some piston to valve clearence probelms

franchise · September 27th, 2006, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by drgnracin72

i think poerformance wise, youd be better off with the stage 1 but if ya want the 2 for the sound, then go for it. youll have to do somehting different with the timing becasue you could get some piston to valve clearence probelms

Well, I dont want any piston probs and I want the better of the performance, car already sounds good! Sounds like a stage 1 for me! Thanks!!!

GTsetGO · September 28th, 2006, 09:19 PM

vt and comp make great cams, I went with the guy in my sig for a custom grind. He asked me everything that had done to the car and what I planned on doing and made them for me for $750 with the springs.

matrixpuba · September 28th, 2006, 11:25 PM

im running comp 262 cams in mine. buddy of mine has vt stage 2 cams. no ptv problems and sounds sick!

02Gt Stang · September 29th, 2006, 01:22 AM

Since were on the topic of cams, im planning on putting in a turbo, but before that i woudl like to put on a comp cam and patriot stage 1 heads, would this be worth it? NOt sure what you mean by springs.

Drgnracin72 · September 29th, 2006, 08:38 AM

when we talk about springs were talking about the valve springs. the stock ones arent great fro bigger cams. the headds would do you good, but you should probably look for some turbo specific cams. i know for sure your going to want something has a wide lsa(lobe seperation) around 114-116 as so your not blowing boost out of the exhuast and wasting it.

Fryrice · October 2nd, 2006, 04:36 PM

If you go with a stage 1 setup yo wont need a tune and you cankeep your stock springs.Stage 2 you will also need a tune which is costly along with new valve springs.

Depending on how much you wanna fiddle with the tune,stage 1 might be the way to go. Stage 2 will definately sounds deeper,but there are some drawbacks

menedu · October 10th, 2006, 12:21 PM

Originally Posted by Fryrice

If you go with a stage 1 setup yo wont need a tune and you cankeep your stock springs.Stage 2 you will also need a tune which is costly along with new valve springs.

Depending on how much you wanna fiddle with the tune,stage 1 might be the way to go. Stage 2 will definately sounds deeper,but there are some drawbacks

What kind of drawbacks with the stage 2? Can you elaborate on this subject?

-Ed

Drgnracin72 · October 10th, 2006, 01:18 PM

you need a tune whether you go with a stage 1 or a stage 2. anytime you change something in your engine, you need to have a tune for 1. to make it safe, and 2 to make it run well and take advantage of everything you can. there arent really any draw backs to the stage 2. you probably wont be able to use the power range with them becasue you shouldnt be revving your stokc shortblock that high. stage 1 on your car would be the way to go. youll be able to hear them a little bit but it wont be like the 2s. i suggest you do the springs no matter what you do. just preventing problems that could arise later on

September 27th, 2006, 08:53 AM	#1
franchise Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 71 iTrader: 0 reviews	1999 GT Cam Question Newbie here needing some help. I ahve been doing some research on my next mod, comp cams. I have a 99GT, manual transmission that is not my daily driver. I read where some people say the 4.6 sounds sick when the cams are upgraded. There is a certified mechanic where I live that will do the job for $250 if he needs to change the valve springs, seems pretty cheap to me! Now, what would you guys recommend? I'd like to keep it at around $600 if possible because of other upgrades I am also doing. Is this an upgrade that most people do with their stang? Thanks patrick

September 27th, 2006, 01:42 PM	#4
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,638 iTrader: 2 reviews	i am using comp cams in mine. im running a stage 2 but wouls reccomend a stage 1 with your heads. theya re around 580 bux and i do reccomend doing the springs also. my comps sound badass but the stage 1s arent gonna have a big lope. youll somewht be able to hear them but not extremely noticible. not a lot of poeple do them becasue they arent simple to do. but its a great upgrade and will wake your car up a little bit __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

September 27th, 2006, 03:05 PM	#6
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,638 iTrader: 2 reviews	i think poerformance wise, youd be better off with the stage 1 but if ya want the 2 for the sound, then go for it. youll have to do somehting different with the timing becasue you could get some piston to valve clearence probelms __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

September 28th, 2006, 09:19 PM	#8
GTsetGO Cigar Assassin 2004 Mustang GT 12.88 @ 112 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: A Galaxy Far, Far Away Posts: 13,889 iTrader: 10 reviews	vt and comp make great cams, I went with the guy in my sig for a custom grind. He asked me everything that had done to the car and what I planned on doing and made them for me for $750 with the springs. __________________ Cigar Samplers for Sale

September 28th, 2006, 11:25 PM	#9
matrixpuba Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: tennessee Posts: 2,364 iTrader: 0 reviews	im running comp 262 cams in mine. buddy of mine has vt stage 2 cams. no ptv problems and sounds sick! __________________

September 27th, 2006, 08:55 AM	#2
mdvaldosta MM Fanatic 2002 Mustang GT 11.47@120.58 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Valdosta, GA Posts: 3,940 iTrader: 0 reviews	Springs are gonna cost around $150 - $200, plus $550 - $600 for the cams. Cams are awsome, good power gain (if you've got stock heads don't go with the biggest cams) and great sound. A good investment.

September 27th, 2006, 02:05 PM	#5
franchise Regular Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 71 iTrader: 0 reviews	I talked to the guys at VT racing and with my setup they recommended the Stage 2 kit which is a 560 lift. They said that because I want the distinct, agressive sound. If I would go that way, would I have enough clearance over my existing pistons? I wouldn't want to bust off the top of my pistons! My buddy has a 532 lift on his 5.0 and it lopes pretty good. I know they are totally different engines but the VT Stage 1 has a 540 lift. Geesh, decisions!

September 29th, 2006, 01:22 AM	#10
02Gt Stang Regular 2002 Mustang GT 13.6@102 Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 127 iTrader: 0 reviews	Since were on the topic of cams, im planning on putting in a turbo, but before that i woudl like to put on a comp cam and patriot stage 1 heads, would this be worth it? NOt sure what you mean by springs. __________________ Procharged 383 rwhp/ 391 rwtq

September 29th, 2006, 08:38 AM	#11
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,638 iTrader: 2 reviews	when we talk about springs were talking about the valve springs. the stock ones arent great fro bigger cams. the headds would do you good, but you should probably look for some turbo specific cams. i know for sure your going to want something has a wide lsa(lobe seperation) around 114-116 as so your not blowing boost out of the exhuast and wasting it. __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

October 2nd, 2006, 04:36 PM	#12
Fryrice Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: VA Posts: 2,034 iTrader: 0 reviews	If you go with a stage 1 setup yo wont need a tune and you cankeep your stock springs.Stage 2 you will also need a tune which is costly along with new valve springs. Depending on how much you wanna fiddle with the tune,stage 1 might be the way to go. Stage 2 will definately sounds deeper,but there are some drawbacks __________________ Fryrice has left the building.

October 10th, 2006, 01:18 PM	#14
Drgnracin72 I Post Entirely Way Too Much Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: somewhere in oklahoma Posts: 10,638 iTrader: 2 reviews	you need a tune whether you go with a stage 1 or a stage 2. anytime you change something in your engine, you need to have a tune for 1. to make it safe, and 2 to make it run well and take advantage of everything you can. there arent really any draw backs to the stage 2. you probably wont be able to use the power range with them becasue you shouldnt be revving your stokc shortblock that high. stage 1 on your car would be the way to go. youll be able to hear them a little bit but it wont be like the 2s. i suggest you do the springs no matter what you do. just preventing problems that could arise later on __________________ RIP ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical, liberal minority and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end. One Big Ass Mistake America SHEEPDOGS

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