cams install?

TWebb023 · 07-19-2006, 12:55 PM

im smart enough to know that if i want to spend money on cams to not do it myself cuz i would ruin everything, but how much should it cost for the install, cuz if its way too much like freakin 400 bucks, then screw this idea and ill find something else, any knowledge on this topic is great, and if anyone has cams, what company, do you feel much of a power adder, and was it a good buy, thanks

stage2roush2002 · 07-19-2006, 02:08 PM

A local performance shop quoted me $600 to install cams. Is it worth it? Yes, it can also help you down the road if you go with a power adder.

Saleen S330 · 07-19-2006, 03:58 PM

500 + is what i've been told and heard. If you get the tools yourself, it's not that hard to do.

r3dn3ck · 07-19-2006, 04:09 PM

paying 4-600 isn't a bad price. To tell you the truth, I pulled my cams and springs off and if you're going to do the springs, it's a 100% PITA. I had to modify a kragen valvespring compressor so make it work and it's still a mudder fugger.

It's not hard but it will take most of the day and done incorrectly is a bad thing. Like major engine damage bad. Pay the price, enjoy the wicked power bump and thank yourself for popping for the install cuz your hands will be clean and your ride will be fast.

csledd · 07-19-2006, 04:33 PM

what are your goals for your car? planning on staying N/A? I really love my VT Stage 2 N/A cams.. a lot of people will vouch for VT, but a lot of people also run Comp Cams. I would say that those are the 2 brands to really look into. and as far as pricing goes on install.. if you go with cams comparable to the Stage 2's you're going to need new valvesprings, which like redneck said.. is a PITA to install and you will be quoted prices around 600+ for the install of that, and that's also because most people will pull the heads off to install the valvesprings, which is a lot of **** to go through, but so is installing valvesprings with the heads in lol. and about how much power it added.. here's my dyno sheet that compares before and after cams..

TWebb023 · 07-19-2006, 08:31 PM

hey thanks guys, ill think about the cams and by the way im thinkin comp cams, but i dont know if i wanna look into spendin around 900 bucks for everything, ill keep you guys posted with my choices.:clap:

TClark22 · 07-19-2006, 09:07 PM

tyler...u post?

just get some wheels man and lower it

TClark22 · 07-19-2006, 09:17 PM

and what u been doin lately...

i have been so bored i took off my spoiler today just for the hell of it...check in the pics section

07-19-2006, 12:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
TWebb023 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 83	cams install? im smart enough to know that if i want to spend money on cams to not do it myself cuz i would ruin everything, but how much should it cost for the install, cuz if its way too much like freakin 400 bucks, then screw this idea and ill find something else, any knowledge on this topic is great, and if anyone has cams, what company, do you feel much of a power adder, and was it a good buy, thanks __________________ Black 2001 Mustang GT 5 Speed Flowmaster mufflers BBK Cold Air Intake Dragon TB and Plenum Steeda Tri-ax w/ Trick Stick BBK O/R X H&R SuperSports SLP Loudmouth 2 Catback 18x10 Black Bullitts 17x8 Black Bullitts 295/35/18 Firestone Firehawks Clear corner headlights -cheers-

07-19-2006, 04:33 PM	#5 (permalink)
csledd DSG!!! Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Paducah, KY Posts: 3,074	what are your goals for your car? planning on staying N/A? I really love my VT Stage 2 N/A cams.. a lot of people will vouch for VT, but a lot of people also run Comp Cams. I would say that those are the 2 brands to really look into. and as far as pricing goes on install.. if you go with cams comparable to the Stage 2's you're going to need new valvesprings, which like redneck said.. is a PITA to install and you will be quoted prices around 600+ for the install of that, and that's also because most people will pull the heads off to install the valvesprings, which is a lot of ** to go through, but so is installing valvesprings with the heads in lol. and about how much power it added.. here's my dyno sheet that compares before and after cams.. __________________ CAP DSG Registry 2003 Mustang GT - daily driven check out my cardomain for more info 296 rwhp / 310 rwtq Money spent @ AM: $4623.20 1984 Mustang Hatch** - low budget project

07-19-2006, 08:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
TWebb023 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Leawood, KS Posts: 83	hey thanks guys, ill think about the cams and by the way im thinkin comp cams, but i dont know if i wanna look into spendin around 900 bucks for everything, ill keep you guys posted with my choices.:clap: __________________ Black 2001 Mustang GT 5 Speed Flowmaster mufflers BBK Cold Air Intake Dragon TB and Plenum Steeda Tri-ax w/ Trick Stick BBK O/R X H&R SuperSports SLP Loudmouth 2 Catback 18x10 Black Bullitts 17x8 Black Bullitts 295/35/18 Firestone Firehawks Clear corner headlights -cheers-

07-19-2006, 09:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
TClark22 Blown 2V Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: kansas Posts: 2,297	tyler...u post? just get some wheels man and lower it __________________

07-19-2006, 09:17 PM	#8 (permalink)
TClark22 Blown 2V Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: kansas Posts: 2,297	and what u been doin lately... i have been so bored i took off my spoiler today just for the hell of it...check in the pics section __________________

07-19-2006, 02:08 PM	#2 (permalink)
stage2roush2002 Roush #6147 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Dallas, Tx Posts: 476	A local performance shop quoted me $600 to install cams. Is it worth it? Yes, it can also help you down the road if you go with a power adder.

07-19-2006, 03:58 PM	#3 (permalink)
Saleen S330 Banned Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sumter, SC Posts: 900	500 + is what i've been told and heard. If you get the tools yourself, it's not that hard to do.

07-19-2006, 04:09 PM	#4 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 7,022	paying 4-600 isn't a bad price. To tell you the truth, I pulled my cams and springs off and if you're going to do the springs, it's a 100% PITA. I had to modify a kragen valvespring compressor so make it work and it's still a mudder fugger. It's not hard but it will take most of the day and done incorrectly is a bad thing. Like major engine damage bad. Pay the price, enjoy the wicked power bump and thank yourself for popping for the install cuz your hands will be clean and your ride will be fast.

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