I am thinking about the tfs cam

302fordracer

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If I were to get the tfs cam, (help me out here I have never done a cam install) what all needs to be moved, do the heads have to come off for the install?? are professional installs and tunes spendy?? what kinda power can I make with what I got and the stock heads with the stage 1 cam??

 

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you've got to be kidding that no one has an answer to these questions...Also will there be any clearance issues (assuming not)? And can the stock springs and rockers and all that be used (what is needed besides just the two shafts)?

 

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i don't know too much about cams, but from what i've heard its not worth the money or time putting a different cam in with stock heads. i'm sure someone else will be able to tell you more.

 

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I know that I wouldn't be getting the most for my money but I have seen a few people gain some noticeable hp from cams with their stock heads..but maybe they were flukes...I am no expert

 

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you should save up for some heads!!

at least get some gt40 heads and then do your cam swap.

 

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Cam swap without head swap is kind of pointless IMO. Would make more sense to wait & do both @ the same time. Not going to see alot of power w/ just a cam swap.

I have a TFS 1 cam. Nice power from 2500-5800 rpm, good idle, & streetability. Should not have any issues with the cam.


No you don't have to take the heads off, but you will need to take off the lower intake b/c of the lifters.

 

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well I can really only do one or the other...heads or cam..which should I do??

 

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I'm probably gonna have to stop modding after that...just want a consistent 13 second car..

 

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Heads!!!

I dont know if you do heads, you are already right there...might as well take the extra few hours and about $200-300 and do the cam too...

then you can say you have a H/C/I car, not just a H/I

 

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I know I am damn close to high 13s and with some strong driving I might be there already I just want something to push me over the edge..

 

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nitrous will push you over the "edge", lot easier to install also. You can find used kits for 300. Fun at the flip of a switch. good luck

 

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If you must choose between a cam and heads THEN GET THE HEADS!!!

BUT YOU MIGHT AS WELL SPEND THE EXTRA COUPLE HUNDRED FOR A CAM!!!

 

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Yeah Do the heads...But if you're in there no sense not doing a cam...Then you'd have to get it tuned though.

 

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302fordracer said:

I'm probably gonna have to stop modding after that...just want a consistent 13 second car..

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Brian

If this is truly your goal then I would not even think about a cam and especially if the Stang is your dd.

You should be able to hit 13's with stock heads and cam.

Forget the motor hp thing cause you got enough upgraded parts now for the hp to reach your goal.

Focus on getting your 60 foot times down and you will see your goal happen.

Later
Grady