Swapping my FM11 for another cam, is it worth it??
05-04-2005, 05:09 PM
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Swapping my FM11 for another cam, is it worth it?? I have been contimplating swapping out my FM11 for a G5X-3, or 4, FM13, or 14, but my buddy has told me it'll only net a few more h.p. What do you guys think???? My mods are in my sig. 
05-04-2005, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Cal
"only net a few more h.p." can be significant if you have some kind of a goal you're after. Why not go even bigger to make sure it will make a difference?
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05-05-2005, 03:59 PM
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I would do the FAST/NW setup first. If your gonna swap, I'd look at the X4 out of your options for your goals, just IMO of course. I don't know the specs of the X4 or if it's a good N20 cam or not. Your probably gonna want to spin your motor to 7K or so as well. from the looks of it, the FM11 is holding it's own though..
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05-05-2005, 05:45 PM
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Originally Posted by DanZ28
I would do the FAST/NW setup first. If your gonna swap, I'd look at the X4 out of your options for your goals, just IMO of course. I don't know the specs of the X4 or if it's a good N20 cam or not. Your probably gonna want to spin your motor to 7K or so as well. from the looks of it, the FM11 is holding it's own though..
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05-05-2005, 09:32 PM
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Originally Posted by INVISIBLEZ
It is definatly holding it's own. Just the old never satisfied syndrome.
Problem is, the sickness never goes away
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05-06-2005, 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Z06 Steve
dyno #'s is one thing but track #'s is another.you can reach the point that bigger wont be better.go for the fast 90/90.
05-06-2005, 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Z06 Steve
dyno #'s is one thing but track #'s is another.you can reach the point that bigger wont be better.go for the fast 90/90.
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I know what you mean Steve, I've been through the too big not enjoyable to drive.
05-06-2005, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
Now, those are two different things. I assume the "bigger won't be better" comment refers to making more peak power on the dyno not being better on the track. The only way a larger cam isn't better at the track is if your car, as as sytem, cannot support it. If everything else matches up to the larger cam well enough, bigger is usually faster.
No, I had a car before that below 3500 wasn't enjoyable to drive, the setup was so radical. It was a donkey on the dyno producing 550 r.w.h.p. solid roller setup, w/ 300 shot on it. It was a LT4 combo to the max. Everything supported itself, but was not enjoyable to drive around constantly. Everytime I get into my current car it's a blast to drive.
I've had too many cars and different setups. By the way the combo above was in a 2700 pound car, not an f-body..... I get bored too quickly!! 
05-06-2005, 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by INVISIBLEZ
No, I had a car before that below 3500 wasn't enjoyable to drive, the setup was so radical. It was a donkey on the dyno producing 550 r.w.h.p. solid roller setup, w/ 300 shot on it. It was a LT4 combo to the max. Everything supported itself, but was not enjoyable to drive around constantly. Everytime I get into my current car it's a blast to drive. I've had too many cars and different setups. By the way the combo above was in a 2700 pound car, not an f-body..... I get bored too quickly!!
I've had too many cars and different setups. By the way the combo above was in a 2700 pound car, not an f-body..... I get bored too quickly!! If it had an auto with a 3500 or larger stall it wouldn't matter what it made down low.
05-06-2005, 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by blkZ28spt
What was boring about it?
If it had an auto with a 3500 or larger stall it wouldn't matter what it made down low.
If it had an auto with a 3500 or larger stall it wouldn't matter what it made down low.
It was a 6 speed setup, drive a race car everyday, then come back and talk to me. I'm not being a dick, but I can promise you it bites ***. Live and learn, I thought it was cool for the first few weeks.
05-06-2005, 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by INVISIBLEZ
It was a 6 speed setup, drive a race car everyday, then come back and talk to me. I'm not being a dick, but I can promise you it bites ***. Live and learn, I thought it was cool for the first few weeks.
05-06-2005, 11:33 PM
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lets see what you do tomorrow after you get a real tune in the car. we still have some suspension bugs to work out. 1.6 is a shitty 60ft for your set up. the car has more in it. once we get it all dialed in, if you're still not happy, we'll but jimmy's cam in it. that big enough for ya?