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It's been three years since any new posts on here and I'd like to know if any new info has risen on the XFI or the 6.1? Which one is the best to go with on a slightly moded 5.7? Also, would it be wise to just replace the springs AND pushrods? Finally, what would an average cost of install be on something like this.
Thanks
Dont go with the 6.1 cam, there are so many better cams out there than that one. Tuning should be a little better to. Thing to remeber though is you need to choose your cam based on what you need it for. HP/TQ numbers are great but where you get those numbers and what part of the power band you get them in are what you really need to be looking at. The 273 is a top end cam and really shines above the 6000rpm mark and to really be able to use it yoou need a high stall coverter (3400+), gears, and a few other mods to get it to actually run right. And yes if you are replacing the cam with something better you need the new springs and rods. Almost all the cams out need the upgrade so you dont grenade your engine