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03-17-2006, 07:29 PM #1
Readdy to Mod
Im planning my first mod and wondering what you all would recomend for a cam as far as brand and size?
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03-17-2006, 07:38 PM #2
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Cam is your first mod???
I would recommend getting some breather mods first. That way when you do get to a cam...it is worth it.2008 Trailblazer SS
Yank PTB3600, Kooks 1 7/8" LT's, 4" intake, E-fans, Magnaflow, Sonnax kit, tranny cooler, tune.
Lowered, HID's, tinted.
1999 Pontiac Trans Am WS.6 #1747 SOLD
531.1 RWHP 481.3 FT/Pounds all motor.
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03-17-2006, 08:02 PM #3
It alreaddy has K&N air filter and Flowmaster exhaust... this will be my first mod since buying it a half a year ago.
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03-17-2006, 08:10 PM #4
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I recommend at least headers before a cam install.
Do you have an airbox lid??
Ported throttle body?
Best bet is to make sure she can breath before asking her to breath more. If that makes sense.
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03-17-2006, 11:05 PM #5
I would install sub frame connectors first.Then go engine crazy
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03-18-2006, 06:07 AM #6
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How about a gear? 4.10s or 3.73s...
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03-18-2006, 07:10 AM #7
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I agree get a lid, TB, and some headers. Headers are almost a must if you want full potential of ur cam. From what i hear a cam breaths better with a full exhaust.
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03-18-2006, 07:30 AM #8Originally Posted by BLKbandit98
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03-18-2006, 11:16 AM #9
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basically if your looking for the power cams claim to give you, you will need ALL the bolt on's. And it aint cheap either. Get ready to shell out $1800 for just parts. Add AT LEAST another $500 for labor. Thats why take our advice and get the parts you need. Send out ur TB for polishing, order a new lid, LT's are a must, and an LS6 intake.
TB polishing... $150
Lid... $100
LT's depending on what you get will be around $400-500
LS6 intake is another $500
$1250 for the parts you need for a cam to breath properly
400- 500 for a cam
and another 800-900 you will need for the cam. AKA pushrods, timing chain etc...
$2800 and you should be ready. "goin fast aint always cheap"
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03-18-2006, 02:29 PM #10
Thats some great info. Thanks everyone
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03-18-2006, 02:47 PM #11
As previously stated, I'd advise a lid, ported TB, and full exhaust, before you bother with a cam....
This is no BS...We took my cousin's car to get tuned yesterday, H/C 98 Z28 with the STOCK airbox and paper filter, with no tuning, JUST an FIPK swap, 20 RWHP was gained...
-Will
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