cam help

Walters97Racing · August 16th, 2010, 03:11 PM

Since im looking at modifying my exhaust, id like to give it a lope too. what would be the best cam to put in my 3.8? keep in mind i do plan on upgrading to the 4.2 stroker eventually

mustangmike! · August 16th, 2010, 04:50 PM

ssms reccomends their "lumpy" cam I belive its called. Ive emailed every popular cam company I can find, wanting a cam "for sound" like that ... its crazy a little V6 cam is 3-400$ .... plus other things like springs and such that you might need. Money no issue, go for it, if money is an issue get a regrind ! Its much cheaper, but cant be specced like a blank can ... looking for the same thing, let me know what you find out!

Codeman · August 16th, 2010, 07:40 PM

Send ESG a message, he does some cam work, or at least he used to, or knew ppl that did. Or send SSMS a email like mike said.

ESG-642T · August 16th, 2010, 07:46 PM

Originally Posted by Codeman

Send ESG a message, he does some cam work, or at least he used to, or knew ppl that did. Or send SSMS a email like mike said.

Never stopped lol.

Mr. Red Pony · August 16th, 2010, 08:31 PM

Man, when I stop needing to buy maintenance stuff for a while, you will see my order kyle!!

nukeman13 · August 16th, 2010, 08:45 PM

quick question.. do the springs need to be replaced even if its a small cam difference? or do they have to be replaced with any none stock cam?

Mr. Red Pony · August 16th, 2010, 09:18 PM

I would think so, but I'm not 100% sure.

nukeman13 · August 16th, 2010, 09:29 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Red Pony

I would think so, but I'm not 100% sure.

lol i dont know much about the internals on the 3.8 engines =\

Mr. Red Pony · August 16th, 2010, 09:36 PM

I don't know much about what you need to do when it comes to aftermarket internal mods..

nukeman13 · August 16th, 2010, 09:40 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Red Pony

I don't know much about what you need to do when it comes to aftermarket internal mods..

haha i'm sure i could learn just take it slow and read up on it..

Mr. Red Pony · August 16th, 2010, 09:42 PM

Idk ask ESG. He might be able to tell you. If you are looking into a cam though, go to him. He has WAY better prices and he specs it more specific than SSMS.

nukeman13 · August 16th, 2010, 09:50 PM

thanks thats good info.. but im still deciding if i want 4.2l stroker or stick with the 3.8.. how much better is his prices?

Mr. Red Pony · August 16th, 2010, 09:53 PM

SSMS is like 250-350 for a cam, that depends if you want a regrind or a billet core.

Kyle's are

"Reground - 225$ shipped

New Billet - 335$ shipped"

Mr. Red Pony · August 16th, 2010, 09:53 PM

He also does good head work.

nukeman13 · August 16th, 2010, 10:23 PM

Originally Posted by Mr. Red Pony

He also does good head work.

haha the

makes that sound wrong

Rich J · August 16th, 2010, 10:27 PM

Originally Posted by nukeman13

haha the makes that sound wrong

But it sounds so right

......

Mr. Red Pony · August 16th, 2010, 11:39 PM

mustangmike! · August 17th, 2010, 11:32 AM

Well the only downside right now is, this is my DD, so I cant just pull out my cam, maybe I should do the 6hr drive their and we work on it :p

ESG-642T · August 17th, 2010, 11:45 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Red Pony

He also does good head work.

Mr. Red Pony · August 17th, 2010, 12:29 PM

Originally Posted by ESG-642T

August 16th, 2010, 03:11 PM	#1
Walters97Racing Enthusiast 1996 Mustang 3.8l Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Maryland Posts: 503 iTrader: 0 reviews	cam help Since im looking at modifying my exhaust, id like to give it a lope too. what would be the best cam to put in my 3.8? keep in mind i do plan on upgrading to the 4.2 stroker eventually __________________ 96 v6 - needs v8 03 Roush - needs turbo 06 F250 6.0 - needs stepladder

August 16th, 2010, 04:50 PM	#2
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	ssms reccomends their "lumpy" cam I belive its called. Ive emailed every popular cam company I can find, wanting a cam "for sound" like that ... its crazy a little V6 cam is 3-400$ .... plus other things like springs and such that you might need. Money no issue, go for it, if money is an issue get a regrind ! Its much cheaper, but cant be specced like a blank can ... looking for the same thing, let me know what you find out! __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

August 16th, 2010, 07:40 PM	#3
Codeman Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: North Dakota Posts: 2,933 iTrader: 1 reviews	Send ESG a message, he does some cam work, or at least he used to, or knew ppl that did. Or send SSMS a email like mike said. __________________ UDP, CAI, True Duals, LTs, 91 Tune from TT, 3.73 gears, Tlok,Windstar upper, GT TB, Ported lower, Comp 218/226 cam, FRPP C Springs, J&M LCA, Tokico Blue shocks and struts, and J&M Full Length Subframe Connectors

August 16th, 2010, 08:31 PM	#5
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	Man, when I stop needing to buy maintenance stuff for a while, you will see my order kyle!! __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

August 16th, 2010, 09:18 PM	#7
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	I would think so, but I'm not 100% sure. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

August 16th, 2010, 08:45 PM	#6
nukeman13 Enthusiast 99 mustang v6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: alabama Posts: 643 iTrader: 0 reviews	quick question.. do the springs need to be replaced even if its a small cam difference? or do they have to be replaced with any none stock cam?

August 16th, 2010, 09:36 PM	#9
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	I don't know much about what you need to do when it comes to aftermarket internal mods.. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

August 16th, 2010, 09:42 PM	#11
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	Idk ask ESG. He might be able to tell you. If you are looking into a cam though, go to him. He has WAY better prices and he specs it more specific than SSMS. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

August 16th, 2010, 09:50 PM	#12
nukeman13 Enthusiast 99 mustang v6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: alabama Posts: 643 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanks thats good info.. but im still deciding if i want 4.2l stroker or stick with the 3.8.. how much better is his prices?

August 16th, 2010, 09:53 PM	#13
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	SSMS is like 250-350 for a cam, that depends if you want a regrind or a billet core. Kyle's are "Reground - 225$ shipped New Billet - 335$ shipped" __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

August 16th, 2010, 09:53 PM	#14
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	He also does good head work. __________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

August 16th, 2010, 11:39 PM	#17
Mr. Red Pony Resident badass 01 Built V6 (3.9) 13.91 @ 99.1 N/A Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Lawton, Oklahomo Posts: 6,789 iTrader: 10 reviews	__________________ 271rwhp N/A V6 The Name is Danny. I'm a GM Technician. Suck it.

August 17th, 2010, 11:32 AM	#18
mustangmike! I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2004,1994,1967 14.37 @ 96 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 6,018 iTrader: 1 reviews	Well the only downside right now is, this is my DD, so I cant just pull out my cam, maybe I should do the 6hr drive their and we work on it :p __________________ 227whp N/A V6 Now w/ 8th Mile 8s ! How To Jmod Your Late Model 4R70W

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