Considering Reinstalling Stock Cam

Hey all,

It's been quite a long time since I posted on here. Been busy the past few years and things kind of got put on the backburner in terms of my car. I still have her in great shape, but have done NOTHING to it the past few years except drive it; life tends to happen as you get older. I feel like I've neglected the old girl, so I think it's time to start tinkering. I'm no longer a broke college kid slapping whatever parts together. Cash is not really an issue, but I am wanting to do this on a budget. However, I will fork out extra money for something if needed. The setup in my sig, which I wrote probably 5/6 years ago, is the same setup I still have.

I've been browsing places to find a used set of heads, some AFR's or TW, Trickflow intakes, Edelbrock, etc., but I am not having much luck. So I was thinking about pulling off the GT40's and porting them out, maybe throw the stock cam back in. I see most people recommend that with a top end setup like I have. I would definitely get a custom cam or at least some better off the shelf cam if I were to get new heads. I'm looking for a setup that is very streetable, at the same time, give my buddies a run for their money at the track. I think I would be happy with a car in the high 11's/low 12's. I know that is a bit of a longshot with the GT40 top end, but I am just tossing ideas around in my head, just want to feel something different, and wanted to get some input from others.

Thanks!

I suppose I would be happy even with mid 12's. I am not ruling out the idea of forced induction...I would like to steer clear of nitrous though. There was a guy at the gym that I used to talk to quite a bit who had a ton for fox body parts from his previous builds. He had a like new vortec setup that he was interested in selling for $1000 or $1200 exclusively to me. I installed the cam straight up when I did it with the intent of installing 1.7RR's, and was worried about PTV clearance. I just feel like I could have a combination of top end parts that would better compliment each other. I know the Trickflow top end kits are great and are hard to beat, but it just seems too "standard". I know almost every possible combo has been done time and time again, but being an engineer, I enjoy experimenting and piecing things together. I have the mindset of "cutting out fat" per-say, in other words, squeezing out the absolute most potential with what I have. I have another 5.0 short block on the engine stand right now that I have also considered making a stroker, which would be out of my budget.

Thanks!

Thank you for your input. I do have an E-fan, yet to be installed, and already have aftermarket control arms, SF connectors, Torque Box reinforcements, etc...that is something I thought I had listed in my mods, but apparently it's been longer than I thought since I've been on here...I suppose I should update that. I do think I could use a better set of control arms and springs. I just found my first task of the year...tinkering around in the garage last night, something told me to pull the carpet up. I started getting into it on the passenger side and noticed the floor pan and the carpet was moist.

I had an issue when I first got the car with water leaking inside, so I blew out the drains for the sunroof and that fixed it. Then coated the floor. I decided I'm going to fix the leak again and tear out the entire interior and POR-15 everything. Can't have any rust on my baby. So for now, that will take priority.

Thanks again!