camshaft Qs
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uhh........ i really dont know anything about camshafts, but i would like to get one for my neon....(if that makes any sense) i looked around and i think im going with compcams but theres a series to choose from and i dont know what to get. i have a 2005 neon sxt automatic if anyone could inform me of what i should do i would greatly appreciate it
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now what are the different cams : #10 #12 and #14 .... what are the benifits from each and which is best for what kind of setup?
now what are the different cams : #10 #12 and #14 .... what are the benifits from each and which is best for what kind of setup?
#12 is a very good grind for a turbo set up. It will offer the best gains as far as turbo cams can go. They also work for N/A set ups but its cheaper to just go with a magnum cam if your really looking for power on the cheap. This is what I have. I am seeing pretty modest gains and the car is working a whole lot better.
#14 is a serious B.A. cam for full N/A vehicles. It is big so you need to do a little work to the head to get it to work along with new retainers and some other goodies so your cam will work.
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RE: camshaft Qs
ORIGINAL: Freerider
#10 is most commonly referred to as a magnum cam. It is so similar that its just cheaper to go and buy a magnum cam than it is to buy the crane #10.
#12 is a very good grind for a turbo set up. It will offer the best gains as far as turbo cams can go. They also work for N/A set ups but its cheaper to just go with a magnum cam if your really looking for power on the cheap. This is what I have. I am seeing pretty modest gains and the car is working a whole lot better.
#14 is a serious B.A. cam for full N/A vehicles. It is big so you need to do a little work to the head to get it to work along with new retainers and some other goodies so your cam will work.
ORIGINAL: Izero
now what are the different cams : #10 #12 and #14 .... what are the benifits from each and which is best for what kind of setup?
now what are the different cams : #10 #12 and #14 .... what are the benifits from each and which is best for what kind of setup?
#12 is a very good grind for a turbo set up. It will offer the best gains as far as turbo cams can go. They also work for N/A set ups but its cheaper to just go with a magnum cam if your really looking for power on the cheap. This is what I have. I am seeing pretty modest gains and the car is working a whole lot better.
#14 is a serious B.A. cam for full N/A vehicles. It is big so you need to do a little work to the head to get it to work along with new retainers and some other goodies so your cam will work.
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thanks, i appreciate it........ but i think i should get all my basic bolt ons first before i do anything internally, right?
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I know your considering the crane #12but...
Alotof people have put in the magnum cam with out very many other supporting mods. It might be worth your time to find a magnum head w/ the spring and cam shaft already installed. You can get one from a junkyard fairly cheap. That would save you from having to port and polish your sxt head. If you do swap your cam with your stock head, it might be worth port matching it to your gaskets. The engine will "breath" alot better and "appreciate"your future mods more.
Alotof people have put in the magnum cam with out very many other supporting mods. It might be worth your time to find a magnum head w/ the spring and cam shaft already installed. You can get one from a junkyard fairly cheap. That would save you from having to port and polish your sxt head. If you do swap your cam with your stock head, it might be worth port matching it to your gaskets. The engine will "breath" alot better and "appreciate"your future mods more.
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Theres one thing that i forot to mention, with the crane cam you need an adjustable cam gear. Not sure for the exact reason but i know you do. With the comp cam you dont but it may still be a good idea for tuning. Good luck!!