Cams on a 2000 GT

Team801

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Well I want to put some cams on my 2000 GT, what is a good brand to go with.......and also what else will I have to exhange?

 

kboy262

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A good brand is to go either with the VT or Comps. The only other thing you might want to change is the valve springs. Most people have good luck with the Comps springs. Just depends how radical you want to go. For a nice everyday cam and not really wanting to change the springs either go with the VT stage 1 or Comp 262AH. You will also need new sprockets since your are the press-on version ( 99-00 ). I know Comp Cams come with new bolts ( mine did ) but if not get some new ones. Be prepared to spend a good day doing. Just have patience and everything will workout pretty good.

 

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TARZAN

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He basically covered it. VT, Comp, SHM, Houston, Crower.....

-Will

 

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Cali03Boss

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if ur gonna do cams do it right. Stage 2 grind from either VT or Comp

 

GT2000JAY

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In my opinion, you probably want to take a look at the timing components also. When the front cover was pulled off my 2000 the guides were completely shot. Could have been a mess if it went undiscovered. Cams, spacers, bolts, sprockets, springs (with higher lift cams) and possibly lifters if you want to make sure everything is in good order.

VT makes great cams - billet cores rather than regrinds.

Jay

 

Team801

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Thanks for all the input, if I do it I want to do it right the first time........

 

Ryan02Stang

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VT stage II cams. You will need new comp cams valve springs. And a tune.

 

nickthegenius

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Comp XE270AH's here. They make great power and sound mean as hell

 

Team801

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BTW how much should I be planning on spending for the cams?

 

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03gtmustang

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Im thinking about the Comp Cams XE274H, after I get my 3000 stall torque converter.

 

Ryan02Stang

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Team801 said:

BTW how much should I be planning on spending for the cams?

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$550 for cams, $200 for valve springs, $500-$100 install, $500 chip and tune.

 

ProCharger GT

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cams should cost you in the range of 500-600.. i'd reccomend the springs and retainers too..on my build, total cost for crower stage 3 blower cams, high rev springs + titanium retainers, L & R cam gears and hardware was a little over 1000. since you didnt post the current build up on the car it would be hard to say to go with a stage 1 or 2 cam. you dont want to go too big because you'll end up losing power but not to small either because then you wont get the maximum power out of the engine. good luck to you.

 

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outlaww77

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Are those cam better than mod max cam? I don't know.

 

Team801

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Well i rebuilt my motor not too long ago and just want to get some more power out of it before I start investing again.....I have most of the basic boltons: GMS Pro-m 90 MAF, 70mm TB, Off road H pipe, UD pulleys, about to put on a new plenum.....and might use my nitrous again

 

Team801

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Thanks for all the input again!!!! I really appreaciate it guys!

 

Team801

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BTW I'm planning on running a turbo, I should've mentioned that earlier

 

Ryan02Stang

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Team801 said:

BTW I'm planning on running a turbo, I should've mentioned that earlier

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Then I wouldn't get one of the cams mentioned. Those are all N/A cams. Look into a turbo grind.

 

mpcv2000

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I just bought a set of SHM Stage II , I will get them later this week , I have a 2000 GT with the regular bolt on.

If I don't change my mind I should put them on next week , I don't think I'll have a tune or a dyno run right away but later this month I should.

I'll try to take some pics. while I do the install.

 

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03gtmustang

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How many of you guys installed just cams, no springs or anything? Would not getting springs be a bad idea, or would it be okay with say Comp cams XE274H or VT Engines stage 1 cams?

 

ProCharger GT

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for an extra $200 if your tearing down the heads to take off the cams, you might as well buy the springs too. Can't hurt.