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v8ondubz

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so guys if i get a mild cam do i have to get a better intake manifold if so then what sort?

this is the set up im after or getting next week:

full exhaust(headers, high flow cat, cat back (twin 2 1/2)
CAI (ss induction) K&N filter
Mild Cam package including custom tune
dif gears- what should i get or best suited? want faster acceleration n not worried bout top speed so is 3.7 good?

ok headers, high flow cat, mild cam package and custom tune im quoted just a bit over 4k fitted
NOW MY BUDGET IS 5 TO 6K so any advice in what to do or prices bout the dif gears n intake. PLS what is best to do i dont wanna go to the mechanic on Tuesday n get rip of coz i have no idea what to do. URGENT HELP PLS
 

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If your budget is 5k and you've spent 4k so far, you'll never get a decent intake done. For a good low-rise dual plane manifold, plus all ancilliaries, you're looking at close to $3000 fitted. So forget it :)

Just enjoy the car for what it is, and be thankful you didn't buy a bigger cam ^_^

Are you doing any work on compression?
 

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If the cam is just right (say 210-213 degrees duration), it'll work well with the banana manifold
 

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yessss sir!!! finally got my car back after 3 weeks of absolute depression lol. anyway from 139.6rwkw its now 192.3rwkw and damnnn i can definitely tell u guys that its like i just bought a new car. Its completely different n definitely worth the money ive spent. Only real problem is its really loud when u plant ur foot down u will be heard in ur entire street. But gotta luv that idle sound, now i finally feel that i drive a v8 lol.

Headers (difilippo's)
high flow cats
twin 2 1/2 cat back
ss induction with K&N filter
Cam Package n custom tune
Stall converter (2280)
Stage 3 shift kit plus corvette servo and super hold servo
diff package (3.73)
NGK spark plugs n leads

Not sure on the exact specs of the cam coz i didnt really pay much attention when i was reading it (stupid me) but i know its like 220 or such duration and apparently its got a high lift. its a Wade cams.
Overall im very impressed and happy.
 

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where did you get your work done ?
good power your making now:thumbsup:
 

v8ondubz

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dynomotive in bayswater, look for mark the owner. good bloke, took their time but for the better atleast.
 

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yessss sir!!! finally got my car back after 3 weeks of absolute depression lol. anyway from 139.6rwkw its now 192.3rwkw and damnnn i can definitely tell u guys that its like i just bought a new car. Its completely different n definitely worth the money ive spent. Only real problem is its really loud when u plant ur foot down u will be heard in ur entire street. But gotta luv that idle sound, now i finally feel that i drive a v8 lol.

Headers (difilippo's)
high flow cats
twin 2 1/2 cat back
ss induction with K&N filter
Cam Package n custom tune
Stall converter (2280)
Stage 3 shift kit plus corvette servo and super hold servo
diff package (3.73)
NGK spark plugs n leads

Not sure on the exact specs of the cam coz i didnt really pay much attention when i was reading it (stupid me) but i know its like 220 or such duration and apparently its got a high lift. its a Wade cams.
Overall im very impressed and happy.

See if you can find out what grind it was because those are some good numbers your making
 

v8ondubz

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yes green ill try n get it. he showed me the order form n all the specs of it b4 when he ordered the cam but like what i said i didnt pay much attention to it coz he's pretty str8 forward guy n tells u exactly what u need n what u dont so let say i trusted him well so far it paid off. what i can surely say though is i know that it is custom grind to how he wanted it. he told me earlier b4 the work that the specs will be based on them. 52.7rwkw increase i will take that everyday lol. btw its tuned to 98octane too
 
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