Nice bolt on 96 I want cams that lope W/O new springs

[Texstang9682]

Just like the title says. I've been driving my 96 vert for a while now, and have been doing bolt on parts as I can. I'm at about of my rope here as far as bolt ons go. Only thing left stock is the short block and the NPI heads cams. I considered doing PI cams but I figured if I'm gonna do it I'm going aftermarket, specificly for the cool lope at Idle. Man I miss driving my 82 stang with the custom grind cam! That sucker sounded mean!! So is there a pair of cams out there for NPI heads that will give my Idle the pushrod 5.0 lope sound and make some more power at the same time? Or at least some kind of a noticeable lope at idle. Replacing the valve springs is out of the question along wth the NPI heads. I do understang that the 96 vert is not a drag car, maybe 13.70's at best. Please understand that I'm not just some dumb guy that wants at .650 lift with 290 duration so the car wil "sound fast" I want the extra power too. I just dont want to end up loosing power or have to change valve springs. So realisticly what are my options on a stright forward cam pair swap? I heard the comp 262's got some lope. Is this true? Honestly I havent heard a 4.6 with a good sounding lope in person. So I need some faqs and opinions. Thanks guys,
CLINT

 

[LI98GTStang]

Sounds like your looking for something like VT stage IIs for PI heads. I don't think your going to get what you want without changing valve springs at the least.

here's a couple vids for ya.
VT stange II
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYoA3ZFx1H0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB53GQoUmmo

VT stage I
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5QRJiHK980
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aAHcHPe8g0A&mode=related&search=

(mild) comp cams XE262H cam article
http://www.musclemustangfastfords.c...ford_mustang_project_car_part_4/photo_02.html

Comp cams XE262 vid
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NPMGA89--SE

 

[speedfreak98r]

Why does everyone get cams because they sound cool?

 

[four six]

Why does everyone get cams because they sound cool?

Thats all I can think of

 

[Red2000GT]

The Comp NPI cams are CAPABLE or running without new valvesprings but i know they recommend it. I have the XE270's which have a nice lope. They are for the PI heads obviously but the equivalent NPI's are the 268's i believe. Personally i'd do the 262's like you were thinking. The 268/270's are a bit much for a stock head/stock intake 2V car. But they both will make some power for you.

 

[Texstang9682]

thanks for the replys guys, sounds like the 262's will be on my list soon

 

[whyask]

dont mean to hijack the thread...are there carb legal ones for us folks in California, land of the BULLS*** emissions..??

 

[squares98]

nope, but you can pass smog with vt stage1 cams if you have a good tune.

 

[DropTopPony]

The Comp 262 NPI cam has a decent sound and power gain. They won't shake your car at the light but you should be happy.