Thread: 1997 GTP Cam Install 200,000+ miles

I have a 97 GTP with over 200,000 miles. I was thinking about installing a cam, but I'm sure, if it is a good idea with this many miles. I already have the top of the engine apart (for those who do not know that).

I'm going to be replacing my rack and pinion, so I thought that would be a good time to do a cam swap.

With that said, what are your thoughts about putting a cam in a car with 200,000+ miles?

Go for it.

Scotty has like 220k or so on his and just got around to modding it.

mods happened at 230,000. f it jump in.

As long as it has compression

Originally Posted by Scottydoggs

mods happened at 230,000. f it jump in.

Eh I was close lol

I started modding my GTP at 235,000 miles, no engine problems 50k later. Dat trans though....

Originally Posted by 98FvckingCrazyVet

this. and fix any oil leaks during cam install you'd be good to go.

I have a oil pan gasket leak, that I need to fix. Lol....I'm still debating on it!

I have read that it's good to change the rear seal also.

fix your pan, then come do mine please lol

Yea.....right Mr. Let.it.leak.all.over.the.freaking.place.....lmao

Around how much is it to do a cam job? A rough estimate!

Originally Posted by Flip97GTP

Yea.....right Mr. Let.it.leak.all.over.the.freaking.place.....lmao

im slowly killing the new pavement under my car. there used to be a 3 foot round stain from the last 5 years of drips.

Cool....Thanks for the link man!

How would the gas mileage look with a intense stage 1 cam?

S1x cam - nothing changed. Stop and go driving poor MPGs as usual
i usually fill up at 230 miles about 12-13 gallons

That's around 20 miles per gallon. I was getting 19 miles per gallon before I started working on my car.

The problem is I don't want to put a cam in, if it is going to give me 15 MPG. Gas is to expensive these days. I'll be using my ride as a daily driver....So, you all get my drift.

Originally Posted by 231FUN

With subframe lowered for rack and with top end off your motor you'll be halfway there already.
Heres a good how to that will give you a little more insight on the job.
http://www.mccgp.com/upgrades/camins...nstall_new.php

this is a great link. thanks for this. Flip and i have both been trying to find good write ups on cam installs with little luck

Yea......That's right. I'm still searching for more though, Andes........