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I am wondering what the best smog legal cam would be for trick flow twisted wedge heads and street intake? i am ordering the engine kit but the cam it comes with won't pass smog in california. would a ford racing f303, e303, x303 be the best?
 

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the E303 is an emission legal cam...I am not sure but I THINK (please check with TF) the stage 1 is also emission legal and a little "hotter".

forgot: I also have to pass Cali emissions (military).
 
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http://store.summitracing.com/defau...p&type=bykeyword&searchtype=both&part=tfs+cam

that first cam on the list is the stage one cam in the kit. it says it wont pass in cali.
 
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oops wrong link. this is the part number... TFS-51402000
 
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What cam would give the most power?
 
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...?
 
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as far as off the shelf, i'm not sure, personally. but if you want the most power out of your exact combo, and the best chance of passing emissions, contact ed curtis at www.flowtechinduction.com his cam will be about $325
 
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The stage 1 may or may not pass smog but when I brought my car to the smog station(CA) with the stage 1, the smog guy wouldn't smog my car. I thought it was legal before so I put it in but it turns out it wasnt... had to settle with an e303. It was a lot of effort to change the cam for the extra 10hp so save yourself the trouble.
Kevin
 
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