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    Is it worth getting a more aggressive cam if you don't port the heads or intake?? and if so what types of power gains would you expect?? ( that might be a stupid question)
    Jeff ..
    1998 Firebird.. Built 3.8 with a 125 shot.. 370rwhp,415rwtq.. stock tune!! sold

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    VS cam without port. With port call comp cam and get a recommended grind based off mods. Roller rockers also kick *** .

    [ December 12, 2002: Message edited by: MoreThanAV6 ]</p>
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    • #3
      I think alot of cams work better with stock heads Aggressive or not.

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      • #4
        The gains to be found in ported heads dont come from porting and polishing, just larger valves [img]smile.gif[/img] If you want more performance from heads, throw some bigger valves in them [img]smile.gif[/img]
        2002 5-spd NBM Camaro
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        • #5
          Thanks for the input.. Would I be able to purchase bigger valves at say like Advance or Autozone or do they have to be specialy ordered??
          Jeff ..
          1998 Firebird.. Built 3.8 with a 125 shot.. 370rwhp,415rwtq.. stock tune!! sold

          2002 WS6 T/A.. Bolt ins..448rwhp
          2009 G8 GT.. Vararam intake, GXP axleback
          1998 Corvette.. Vararam intake, Ti axleback
          http://www.fquick.com/slow-v6

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          • #6
            You know valves aren't exactly bolt-in, right? They're on the underside of the head, not like the rockers which are *cough* only underneath the valve covers. So to just do valves you'd be pulling the entire valvetrain to get to your heads, and you'd need a boatload of gaskets and bolts. Might as well shoot for doing more than valves while you're under there, since you have the expense of all the gaskets / prep / lube / bolts already , which may be more than the darn valves alone.
            -Rob
            <b>97 Camaro 3.8L M5</b><br />Car for sale<a href=\"http://terpmotors.com\" target=\"_blank\">terpmotors.com</a> Terrapin Motorsports! UMCP

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