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Old 06-02-2012 | 06:42 PM
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Default Where should I bring my car for a cam swap?

I was thinking of bringing it to new england dyno since I live outside of Worcester. I would think it would take no more than 8 hours for the labor. Any suggestions?
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How much do they charge?
Old 06-02-2012 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeWS6
How much do they charge?
i think 2300 dont quote me though thats for everything
Old 06-02-2012 | 09:20 PM
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That is correct. Cam ,springs ,timing chain ,porting of oil pump ,ported tb ,oil change ,fully installed and tuned. Tax included Nevermind we are a shop that does cam swaps like this weekly so there is no question of having it done right the first time.
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Originally Posted by Slowhawk
That is correct. Cam ,springs ,timing chain ,porting of oil pump ,ported tb ,oil change ,fully installed and tuned. Tax included Nevermind we are a shop that does cam swaps like this weekly so there is no question of having it done right the first time.
Okay cool. I was planing on just getting the T2 cam kit from tsp w / springs and rods. Then of course a tune. Id like to keep the stock chain and oil pump for now.
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Go to Slowhawk and as him recommendation on a cam. He wont steer your wrong.
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Yes talk to Don at Slowhawk about the cam first. He did mine over three years ago and it is still running great, 434rwhp and 407tq cam only ls2 on his mustang dyno. It put my car at 11.71 cam only on the same tune he put in for me to spray on!
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I would never/ ever do a cam swap without a timing chain upgrade. When the stock chain breaks it destroys the motor.
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Originally Posted by Slowhawk
I would never/ ever do a cam swap without a timing chain upgrade. When the stock chain breaks it destroys the motor.
The car has 35k if that matters much. Thats why I thought I could keep the stock chain..
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Originally Posted by MikeWS6
Okay cool. I was planing on just getting the T2 cam kit from tsp w / springs and rods. Then of course a tune. Id like to keep the stock chain and oil pump for now.
Not doing the timing chain and oil pump is only going to save you $300-$400 in the end. It's a lot cheaper than buying a new engine when the stock chain lets go.

It's definitely worth doing, even if you have to put the cam on hold until you can afford it.
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i agree with above, I was about to do it without a timing chain and oil pump but at the last minute I decided it would be worth it.
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Originally Posted by Tim94gt
Not doing the timing chain and oil pump is only going to save you $300-$400 in the end. It's a lot cheaper than buying a new engine when the stock chain lets go.

It's definitely worth doing, even if you have to put the cam on hold until you can afford it.
Thats what I thought. I just saw ALOT of cammed cars on here running the stock chain / oil pump.
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Originally Posted by MikeWS6
Thats what I thought. I just saw ALOT of cammed cars on here running the stock chain / oil pump.
they are time bombs lol
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Doesn't matter if the car has 10 miles on it. The stock chain on the car is weak. We will not do a job that we know has a high failure rate.
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Originally Posted by Slowhawk
Doesn't matter if the car has 10 miles on it. The stock chain on the car is weak. We will not do a job that we know has a high failure rate.
Yeah I understand. As this point I might as well just save up for heads as well
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Originally Posted by MikeWS6
Yeah I understand. As this point I might as well just save up for heads as well
heads,underdrive pulley,fast intake,fuel system, clutch, 9"rear ect,ect

Keeps going.
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Originally Posted by Slowhawk
Keeps going.
You got that right.
Old 06-04-2012 | 08:21 AM
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Another vote for Slowhawk here. Ive put over 15K miles on my car since a h/c swap and havent had any issues. That includes 2 2000+ mile road trips.
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Originally Posted by Slowhawk
heads,underdrive pulley,fast intake,fuel system, clutch, 9"rear ect,ect

Keeps going.
yah it does keep going !!!!!


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