Thread: cam choice

in all honesty, if all you want is high 13's, you could about do it with bolt ons. a 3.4 setup and a really good tune should get you there. cam's will get you closer to 12's. welcome btw

here is the deal, we have talked previously, i will quote it here:

my OPINION: with a powerlog and downpipe (versus headers), you'll retain more low end torque because the motor has the inability to flow as well without headers. the headers will move the powerband up in the rpm range, thus 'losing' low end torque. however, these cars make so much low end that it might not even matter when all is said and done. a cam on a stock motor would help out with being able to run more boost and/or more timing. however, the more flow the better.

however, i did not know your goals yet. if your goals are mid-high 13s then you won't even need a cam. a cam to run those times is just for show considering with a cam you should be able to run low 13s or high 12s with the right tune and driver.

does this make you think differently? for your goal all you need is a little more boost, maybe some rockers, and a good tune.

1) ditch the throttle body spacer, youre reducing the coolant flow to your rear head meaning your rear bank is running hot.

2) find someone with a tuner and get a good tune on the car

3) take the car out and figure out how to launch it well. the key here is to squeak the tires, but not blow them off. if you dont squeak the tires you arent launching hard enough.


given that you can drive and your car is tuned well, you can run 13s right now.

rockers would put you definitely in the 13s with a good cushion.

however, this is all based on you having a good tune and being able to launch the car well.

for reliability sake i would run stock modded 1.9s.

AND...get stronger springs...for SOME REASON...I bet this car is beat on...so get the extra cushion.

rockers are way easier than a cam to install.

ported LIM, depends what you mean. the inlet being ported does nothing without an intercooler. the runners (outlet ports) running into the heads do something if they are gasket matched to THE HEADS. if there is a step down into the heads then its pointless anyway.

Originally Posted by Bio248

if there is a step down into the heads then its pointless anyway.

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While your in there I'd put in new lifters...thats just me though...stock pushrods are fine...I'd clean them if need be and put them back in. Retainers? Up to you...if your gonna go ballzy...get Manleys

dont switch out the LIM. it's a waste of time. it's fine how it is, but doesn't give any gains.

youll need the retainers that go with the springs.