Cam on stock engine

[RaVeN1469]

I'm sure this topic has been beat to death in here but I wanted to see what people think about putting a cam in a stock engine. All I have is a lid and will be getting a cat-back for sure. I want to go with a cam because it's the most bang for your buck (next to N20). And with all of these 200+hp light weight cars coming out I want to run with them NA.

So am I looking for trouble running a stock valvetrain with a new cam? Even though I've heard of some that are made for stock. Sorry about posting about something that I should be researching but cams confuse the hell out of me and my own post is the best way I see to do it.

[pgriffith]

I dont think its a bad idea. You should get a good flowing intake and exhaust because that will really help. But other than that you should be fine doing a cam.

[Dominic]

Get an exhaust you like first [img]smile.gif[/img]

[Wolfy]

i have another ? along with his. bout how much does a cam cost, and how much to pay for install, how much power increase expected? and do you have to reprogram, cuz for a 97 there are very very few options.

i guess that is more then one ? but heck i jsut want to know.

[pgriffith]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by Wolfy:
i have another ? along with his. bout how much does a cam cost, and how much to pay for install, how much power increase expected? and do you have to reprogram, cuz for a 97 there are very very few options.

i guess that is more then one ? but heck i jsut want to know.<hr></blockquote>


Compams charges $300 or so, install is roughly $600, HP increase depends on cam and current configuration of engine. Alot of cams you can get away with no programming. Some agressive cams you will need it. ZZPERFORMANCE.COM can program for $450.

Next time search because every question you just asked has been answered several times before.