Next Mod

[Shaffe04GT]

what do u guys think my next mod should be. this is my makeshift plan

Accufab 75 T/B & Plenum
Demolet Full Length System
FRPP C Springs

?Cams?

[Want Notch]

vt stange 2 cams

[Shaffe04GT]

those are the cams i was lookin at but i dont know if its worth the money. i know someone that just got them in and hes goin to get dynoed this weekend

[sacstoy02gt]

If 1/4 mile times are one of your main goals, the C springs are probably not for you. They are stiffer than stock and not variable rate. The springs are great for twisties, at least IMO. Nice "stiffer" ride with definitely much less travel and less weight transfer on launches. You're probably better off with B springs if 1/4 mile times are more of a concern. B's are the same spring rate as stock if I recall correctly, but lower you about 1" - which you are probably looking for.

Plenum and TB are good mods at any time.

Cams - yeah, that would be my choice right away if I had the $ to do it.

[Fatstang]

VT cams are on back order last i heard, but if you go with stage 2's, you'll have a bottle neck if you don't have LT headers and a better flowing intake manifold. I went with stage 1's since i haven't the time or money to but in a Bullitt or P-51 manifold. I run LT's and gain 24rwhp with my stage 1 cams. I know a guy with stage 2's and he gained less than me since he runs the stock TB/plenum and manifold, (but has LT's). Stage 2's require valve spring replacement, but not the stage 1's, these mild cams still give a nice lope. I would go with a TB/plenum set up next, its affordable and quick nad painless to install.

[TWIRKU2]

2 more valves per cylinder.... :rockon: j/k

[sacstoy02gt]

VT cams are on back order last i heard, but if you go with stage 2's, you'll have a bottle neck if you don't have LT headers and a better flowing intake manifold. I went with stage 1's since i haven't the time or money to but in a Bullitt or P-51 manifold. I run LT's and gain 24rwhp with my stage 1 cams. I know a guy with stage 2's and he gained less than me since he runs the stock TB/plenum and manifold, (but has LT's). Stage 2's require valve spring replacement, but not the stage 1's, these mild cams still give a nice lope. I would go with a TB/plenum set up next, its affordable and quick nad painless to install.

Good info there. I'd venture to say that the TB and plenum would be the best next step...since it would really be needed with new cams anyways. When I did a tb/plenum upgrade it really was a nice difference in the SOTP meter, and there's plenty of dyno results out there to show their benefit, which is even better with a good tune.

Or.....

How about a blower? I've found it to be quite a valuable mod. Not quite the cheapest, but it's so worth it! :D

[Want Notch]

I know what my next mods are. Just ordered 4.10's, 31 spline diff and 31 spline axles!

Come on UPS man! :rockon:

[ponyride00]

Do the TB and plenum, then cams.

[Fatstang]

If doing cams, don't forgot headers at least.

[Shaffe04GT]

The guy i know that has cams has the followin
Pro-5.0 shifter, VT Stage 2 N/A Cams, Comp Valve Springs, BBK 75mm T/B, Accufab Plenum, Steeda Pullies, C&L Power Pipe, K&N, Mac Prochamber, Mac Catback w/3.5" tips, 4 cyl front springs, v8 rear springs cut 1.5 coils, Motive 4.30 Gears, 31 Spline Mosers, 31 Spline Traction-lok

he doesnt have headers and he hasnt complained yet. Hes runn 12s in the 1/4

[Fatstang]

Headers give a nice increase in horse and torque, i felt a huge gain in the SOTP meter with my long tubes. I run 12's with the stage 1's...barely:D

[Shaffe04GT]

do you think the cams were worth the $$

[Fatstang]

do you think the cams were worth the $$
Yes, big help up top. Plus i saved money installing them myself.

[Shaffe04GT]

So how much is labor on installing cams on a mod motor.

[Ghost]

So how much is labor on installing cams on a mod motor.



I have seen anywhere from 700 to 1300 for the install


I agree with Fatstang about the stage 2 needing intake and exhaust for the cams to work, now you would see gains but they would not be as much as they could be

most running those cams have so kind of intake (plenum or manifold) and exhaust. plus they do have gears in the 4.10-4.30 range to make up the loss down low with the stage 2s


I like the stage 1s myself when it comes to a few things

if going with stage 2s you will need a tune to get the car to idle, with my stage 1s the car onlys seems to want to die when cold but once it has run for a few mins then it is fine.

if I was going to use a stage 2 then I would have my heads ported and picked up a good manifold ( money is not there)

if it were me

I would go with the plenum and T/B unless you plan on installing the cams yourself

[Nick 1]

So how much is labor on installing cams on a mod motor.

I know someone who can do this for you. If you want to do cams @ some point in time, send me a pm. You'll save some money.

[Shaffe04GT]

thanks Nick Ill keep that in mind b/c cams is something i would like to eventually do. Just not sure if i should do it now or later. So i think im goin to go with the TB and Plenum. 75MM is the way to go with that right?

[sacstoy02gt]

75MM is the way to go with that right?

You bet!