Need cam advice

[whyask]

Ok I live in California and I want more out of my car but want to stay N/A, Is there a cam that can pass smog in california or somewhat close. If not, any advice for more power, I sold my cobra motor to take my fiance to bora bora, so Its time to start the quest for more power. (again) Thanks

-Justin

 

[steveb24]

you made a good investment by selling that motor

as for cams.. Vt stg 1's.. of course

 

[the98stang]

Your car may not pass smog, even with stage 1 cams. CA is uber gay when it comes to smog.

 

[whyask]

Damn that sucks ....the98stang, who did your charger out here in cali... I may need there number soon, haha

 

[CENTENNIALSTANG]

Cali sux NM has Zero emission laws. Wait a second didnt you need a radar detector. Get ones of those first :SNSign:

I always had an idea of using a weld in set of cats (homemade) for inspection time then swapping them out when you get inspected. Run like 3 cats on each side with some straight pipe when you get done put the other ones back on. just a random idea

 

[Kilgore Trout]

Cams can bery very very expensive with install and tune and everything... Are you ready to spend $1200-2000 on cams? Will you be able to self install them to save costs?

 

[whyask]

NO I cant self install, From what ive been told going cams before charger will help..?? And yes I got a radar dector...Cobra something or other... still in the package in my garage. Is the money worth the gain for cams or should I just wait it out..??? I want the sound and feel of cams, but I dont to sell my soul just to get them installed !

 

[the98stang]

Like kilgore said, it's going to cost you an arm and a leg to have those installed professionally. Prolly 600-800 for the cams (if you want valves/springs it'll be more), plus another $800-1000 for the labor. I would save for a blower. It's WELL worth it. BTW- I installed the SC myself. Apex Motorsports isn't too far from you, and I think they could install it. But, it'll cost a lot of $$$$

 

[whyask]

can you be a backyard mech. to install it or do you need some serious mech. exp. doin the install...Just trying to way my options out before I drop a but load of cash and time. !