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Dec 12, 2012 | 02:21 PM

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Max Effort Cam Only LQ4

I am putting together a LQ4 for my Mustang build. Trying to keep costs as cheap as possible so that I can enjoy the car first.

I am staying all motor and have no plans to do anything besides a cam, lifters and springs with the stock heads and intake for now. Better heads and intake when I save more funds later on.

I'd rather enjoy the car with this basic motor and gather parts for upgrades while I still enjoy my new ride.

I've seen a lot of people and threads on her with swapping heads and milling heads but only 1-2 people with just cam only setups.

Does anyone have any ideas on what cam I should be able to get away with for max HP/TQ?
I am not driving a dyno queen so 5-10HP up top will not be worth it if it kills my low end TQ.

Its a drag race setup, TH350 w 10.5" PTC converter, 4.10 gears 28" tires in a 3100lb mustang.

Thanks in advance

Dec 12, 2012 | 02:58 PM

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224 cam due to low compression....will work with 10 inch stall and 4.10 gears....

Dec 12, 2012 | 06:11 PM

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If I went LQ9 will I make noticeably more?

but aren't the LQ9's more $$ and are fewer of them avail?

Dec 12, 2012 | 06:36 PM

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Your better off with a LQ4.

Dec 12, 2012 | 06:39 PM

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How high do you think that converter will stall?

Dec 13, 2012 | 10:42 AM

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224 cam due to low compression....will work with 10 inch stall and 4.10 gears....

Max hp and tq with a 224 cam?

Dec 13, 2012 | 11:09 AM

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Max hp and tq with a 224 cam?

With mine, on a dyno jet I made 403 and 376. 4000 Stall and stock 10 bolt with 3.23 gear. A4. Was ls1 tho. Lq4 with low compresion will be a dog in my opinion. I would go LQ9. They are the same price as a LQ4. You can get them with low miles from a junk yard for under $1500.