Looking into Full exhaust and cam
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Looking into Full exhaust and cam Here is my plan...
-Pacesetters LT's
-ORY
Then get it tuned.
-LS1 Hot cam/cam package
My first question is do I need to get it tuned again once I put this cam in? I do have a laptop so i could just adjust the air/fuel if I find someone with the software. I have read that this cam does not ned tuning.
My second question is am I ok with stock converter? I am not after 1/4 mile times, just a fun car to drive around. The power from this set-up is my goal, nothing crazy ( I have heard and seen anywhere from 350 or more to the wheels). It's a 98 with 60k, but healthy.
Thanks guys...
TJ
-Pacesetters LT's
-ORY
Then get it tuned.
-LS1 Hot cam/cam package
My first question is do I need to get it tuned again once I put this cam in? I do have a laptop so i could just adjust the air/fuel if I find someone with the software. I have read that this cam does not ned tuning.
My second question is am I ok with stock converter? I am not after 1/4 mile times, just a fun car to drive around. The power from this set-up is my goal, nothing crazy ( I have heard and seen anywhere from 350 or more to the wheels). It's a 98 with 60k, but healthy.
Thanks guys...
TJ
Don't waste your $$$ on a tune if your putting in a cam in the near future. I installed the headers on my old car in April, did the converter in like June, and then the cam package end of July. I had it tuned once for everything and I didn't have any problems before with the stock tune other than torque management. I would get at least a 3000ish stall.
i would get a stall first if i was you, you would have alot of fun with that.
headers/ory wont need a tune. i would get those, and a stall, and then a cam, and THEN have it tuned, or find a place that does lifetime tunes like where i'm going. G-force motorsports in houston
headers/ory wont need a tune. i would get those, and a stall, and then a cam, and THEN have it tuned, or find a place that does lifetime tunes like where i'm going. G-force motorsports in houston
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So you guys say go with full exhaust and a converter... then a cam?
I was also told several times that with full exhaust, it is very necessary for a tune.
So with full exhaust and a converter I do not need a tune? This is suprising to me!
TJ
I was also told several times that with full exhaust, it is very necessary for a tune.
So with full exhaust and a converter I do not need a tune? This is suprising to me!
TJ
If I were you.. I'd go with the loosest converter that you think you can deal with. 4000 if you can live with it. I'd then do the cam and headers at the same time. Alot of shops will do for life tuning. I for one deal with Eastside in CT, they do that, pay for a tune once, and that's it.
Converter... gears too will make a HUGE difference... and will compliment the added power later. I'd do the headers before the cam too.. the cam will need the extra exhaust flow.
Also.. think about doing a couple chassis mods ( sfc's, control arms, that kind of stuff. Makes the car feel alot better too.
Converter... gears too will make a HUGE difference... and will compliment the added power later. I'd do the headers before the cam too.. the cam will need the extra exhaust flow.
Also.. think about doing a couple chassis mods ( sfc's, control arms, that kind of stuff. Makes the car feel alot better too.
Originally Posted by DeViOuSoNe
Here is my plan...
-Pacesetters LT's
-ORY
Then get it tuned.
-LS1 Hot cam/cam package
My first question is do I need to get it tuned again once I put this cam in? I do have a laptop so i could just adjust the air/fuel if I find someone with the software. I have read that this cam does not ned tune. The power from this set-up is my goal, nothing crazy ( I have heard and seen anywhere from 350 or more to the wheels). It's a 98 with 60k, but healthy.
TJ
-Pacesetters LT's
-ORY
Then get it tuned.
-LS1 Hot cam/cam package
My first question is do I need to get it tuned again once I put this cam in? I do have a laptop so i could just adjust the air/fuel if I find someone with the software. I have read that this cam does not ned tune. The power from this set-up is my goal, nothing crazy ( I have heard and seen anywhere from 350 or more to the wheels). It's a 98 with 60k, but healthy.
TJ
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I'll go to the track, maybe dyno but that is not why I am doing all of this. I just want something faster that I can enjoy on the street. So I could see full exhaust and a converter doing the trick... We will see, but any other options or different setups is greatly appreciated.
TJ
The only reason I thought of full exhaust and a cam is due to the fact that it would lay down some nice power which I can't see not being fun...
TJ
The only reason I thought of full exhaust and a cam is due to the fact that it would lay down some nice power which I can't see not being fun...