To cam...or to Lower

RageStangX

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Ok which one should i do, and could anyone estimate a price for each?

 

DBMSTNG

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cams are about $550 not including install and springs.

suspension could be anywhere from $350 to $1000+ depending on what you want. not including install.

 

nickthegenius

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It depends on whether you are going to do it or a shop. Either way, the lowering is going to be cheaper. I've done both, so I can give you what info I have. I'm not saying the parts that I used are "best", etc. but I'm just using them as an example.

Lowering:

Mach I Shocks (Tokicos): $200-shipped
H&R SuperSports: $225-shipped
Pro3i Caster/camber plates: $165-shipped

Total: about $590 for parts and add about $200 for labor if you have a shop do it.

Cams:

Comp Cams XE270AH: $520
Comp valve springs: $180
Valve cover gaskets: $30 (IIRC)
Valve spring tool: $68
AFM Cam retention tool: $29
Extra keepers : $3
Air hose for spark plug holes (for changing springs): $7

Total: About $837 for everything if you do it yourself. If you have a shop do it, subtract the tools and hose and add about $500 (or more)for labor.

 

Monkie

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cam it

 

Tylerb59

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I'd go with cams, strictly based on performance over appearence. Although lowering springs do help with handling a little.

You wont regret getting an aggressive cam grind, the improved sound and performance is just to much to pass up given the opportunity.

 

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Blue Mach

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My GT has been lowered and I like the feel of it. But it all depends on what you’re looking to get out of the car. If you want more power do the cam if you want good look and better handling drop it.

 

RageStangX

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Ok that definately helps to sort this out, thank you very much for replying guys.

 

Ruckus46Gt

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lower it now cam it later thats what i'm doing

 

LI98GTStang

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Ruckus46Gt said:

lower it now cam it later thats what i'm doing

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That the way I would go. Lowering springs combined with matching shocks/struts make such a dramatic difference in the way the car drives, so if you only could choose one that is the one I would go with.

 

mogs01gt

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CAMS


springs dont make you go sideways.

 

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Badd GT

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do the cams

since you dont have much intake/exhaust mods it would not be too wise to go stage II VT's.........also your bottom end would still not likely handle the 6500+ revs of the stage II.

so you could go with stage I VT's & you dont need springs with that cam especially with factory rev limit.

that would put you @ about

$580 for shipped cams
$ 30 for valve cover gaskets
$ 40 for AFM cam tool

that is about $650 to do it yourself.
add another $150-$200 for a shop to do.

these will add about 20-23rwhp @ peak.........and about 30-35rwhp @ redline

 

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CottonBurnerz

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either one first is fine.. but i vote for cams.. you will like the sound more than the look

 

KaPPaBaLL

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cams.

 

propellerhead

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I'm with the performance before appearance crowd. Although lowering will improve performance, I would think you'd get a more direct and immediate improvement from a cam.

 

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mag_wheels

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Cams are awsome.. but um... do they do a sniffer test in NJ... you wont pass inspection with most cams.

 

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rob1

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Drop it. I am a looks first and performance second guy. If the car runs pretty good right now then make it look awesome.

 

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I would get headers, and an off-road H or X.
Next is 4:10 Gears
Next is Pullies and a T/A or chip.

Then I would lower it.

Then get a head and cam package.

 

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Daves4.6GT

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Go before show......Cams

Dave