Cam suggestions for 2006 Mustang GT?

[dragrace4fun]

Okay, starting my research on cams for my car, so what suggestions you guys have? I want to hear a little lope, but not much, I don't need it screwing up stock internals, but I don't mind changing valve springs/retainers. I'm looking to keep this thing NA, but want to keep the door open for a possible super upgrade WAY down the road. If you don't know for sure how well the stuff works first-hand, please don't respond. I DON'T want to screw my car up. Thanks for your replies, and I'll check back!

:mick: :blkvnm:

[BlKvNm]

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[Dirty_SOHC]

I would run a set of stage 2 blower cams, from VT or another eputable company. You will see nice improvement even in N/A form, and it leaves room for a blower later. Also can run nitrous with those cams and see big gains. You'll get a nice lope at idle and still have good driveability, you will have to change the valve springs and get it tuned. Hope this helps you out.

[dragrace4fun]

Yeah, I've heard good about the VTs from everyone that's installed them. I may go that route, and I've seen a lot of the cams requiring valve spring/retainer changes to go with the cams. Thanks for the help, guys. Still open for other suggestions, but these seem to be the choice these days.

[BSnead4]

We just installed Stage 2 Crower cams on a 06 Mustang with a automatic. It has a little lobe but nothing that would make you really think it had cams unless you really listen. I was actually disappointed because it only picked up about 18hp across the board but when you spend that much $$$$ you always want more. I am a distributor for VT and I wanted him to go with there cams and I think he wished he did but it is a little late. Hope this helps.

Bryan@Powerhouse Performance

[05xgt]

Personally I would call Doug @ Bama Chips. He is using a custom grind that works real well with his tunes.

[Masshole]

all i have to say is SHM!!! nasty modular madness from them guys :mick:

[speedfreak87]

Another vote for VT

[Crankshaft]

Been reading a lot on cams lately too. From what I've read, you definitely want to stay stage 2 or below. The stage 3 and 4 comps, and crane both state you need to raise the compression and run long tube headers. We all know high compression and blowers don't mix well. I'd love to make mine have that real nasty choppy lope, but it looks like the work involved to do such would break the bank. After all is said and done I'm thinking supercharging or turbo is the way to go on these motors.

[Dirty_SOHC]

all i have to say is SHM!!! nasty modular madness from them guys :mick:

please stick to your photo contests, or something you actually know about.

VT stage II's are the way to go.

[MMR]

MMR has been testing 3V cams since late 2004, the best cams on the market and those that have made the most power with are the Comps, the stage 2's are the best for most street driven vehicles and are 100% compatible with the VVT and will not trigger a check engine light like some of the other brands. MMR also works with comp engineers to build a full range of custom cams. feel free to call or discuss your particular application, we keep stage 1-3's in stock and also just introduced our new stage 1-3 custom Turbo grinds! Let us know how we can help.

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[dragrace4fun]

Sorry it's been awhile since I've been on here; life keeps me VERY busy, I have my other memberships with ECRMC and SilverMustangs.com, then had troubles getting on here for QUITE some time there, so I gave up. I decided to check back in since I'm doing my research again on the 3v cam options...I'm looking to put about 450 N/A rwhp down, and would love to have the torque as well. Well, thanks for the info and I'll try to get the info I find up soon. I have pictures of new stuff added to the car, too, and when I get back from the desert, I'm adding more, paying off bills, and will likely get more serious into power for my "other baby." Take care, and hope all have Happy Holidays!

[usafimj]

I put in Stage II NSR Comp Cams on my ride. It has a noticable idle and performs well. This cam works in the upper portion of the rpm band. No need to change valve springs or anything. Best bang for the buck. Cams that is. Other cams you need to change springs and retainers and that'll cost you an extra few $100 and for what? 10-15hp/tq

[dragrace4fun]

What the heck is SHM, anyway?

I've heard about the VT II's a lot. A little lope is good and I want to build on N/A (well, that's what I PLAN on doing). If I went higher than the majority of Stage II's, I've seen a lot of what you have to do to get everything safe again...yes, break the bank is right. Still, I want to slowly upgrade piece-by-piece, so I'm guessing the II's would be the safest bet if I went that route, since I won't likely add it all at once. I also need my throttle lock-out issues figured out first (tunes from my Predator--even the canned tunes--lock out the throttle and cause it to go into safe mode with multiple error codes). Then I'm adding everything slowly. I don't think I can afford anything major right now. I've also heard a lot of good about Bama Chips, so I may talk to them when I get home, too. I need to do some shopping around to see what figures I can expect. Either way, I'm sure I'll be putting some serious money (for me) into it. Thanks again. BTW, does anyone else have the Stage II's in THEIR modular 3v? I'd like to know what their feelings are on it; Crower, Crane, whatever...thanks!

[NotQuik]

I'm suprised nobody mentioned FRPP "Hotrod" cams....any opinions on these?

[dragrace4fun]

Yes, any? Also, what kind of $$ should I expect on labor for an install of cam/spring/retainers? I know it varies, but ball-park figure would be good. Thanks again.

[Masshole]

you need this


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_1DVmLNfH8

[Masshole]

What the heck is SHM, anyway?

I've heard about the VT II's a lot. A little lope is good and I want to build on N/A (well, that's what I PLAN on doing). If I went higher than the majority of Stage II's, I've seen a lot of what you have to do to get everything safe again...yes, break the bank is right. Still, I want to slowly upgrade piece-by-piece, so I'm guessing the II's would be the safest bet if I went that route, since I won't likely add it all at once. I also need my throttle lock-out issues figured out first (tunes from my Predator--even the canned tunes--lock out the throttle and cause it to go into safe mode with multiple error codes). Then I'm adding everything slowly. I don't think I can afford anything major right now. I've also heard a lot of good about Bama Chips, so I may talk to them when I get home, too. I need to do some shopping around to see what figures I can expect. Either way, I'm sure I'll be putting some serious money (for me) into it. Thanks again. BTW, does anyone else have the Stage II's in THEIR modular 3v? I'd like to know what their feelings are on it; Crower, Crane, whatever...thanks!


SHM is Sean Hyland Motorsports. IMO one of the better modular people to go with.

[Cammed-man86]

I have a comp cam (stage 1 grind XE262AH). This is the mildest cam from comp cams, and i gained 35 rwhp just from this cam on a 2V! Comp Cams has top notch quality, and make good power from personal experience. Also have heard god things from VT as well! Hope this helps!

[Rich]

I put in Stage II NSR Comp Cams on my ride. It has a noticable idle and performs well. This cam works in the upper portion of the rpm band. No need to change valve springs or anything. Best bang for the buck. Cams that is. Other cams you need to change springs and retainers and that'll cost you an extra few $100 and for what? 10-15hp/tq

Hey how are you doing?

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Cams! My favorite subject.


To the OP Let me know if you have any question on the cams. You have a lot of choices. Being that staying naturally aspirated is my thing so to speak I have done a lot with cams on my cars and others.

Comp Has 4 lines of cams for the 3v

NSR stage I and II N/A and blower grinds. great bang for the buck.

Thumpr Stage I and II, this reguire phaser mods but no springs. Idle is very rough.

VSR, stage I II III requires springs but no phaser mods. These have been mentioned but im not a fan.

SPR Stage I II III n/a and blower grinds. They require springs and phaser mods Great cam. Stage II is the biggest cam to run on stock heads. I run in my car now, great for the street, lot of mid range power and top end. No loss of power down low.

FRPP hot rod cams, great idle.

If you go to my website i have a dynos of all of these cams including some same car comparision dynos. You can really see the difference in the power curves on the dynos. I have done a lot of testing with cams, i tested and sold the first set of thumpr cams for comp last april. Also working with JPC I got to see the R&D on the Hot Rod cams for FRPP. We also did same car dynos on the thumpr and Hot Rod cams.

Just let me know if I can help.

[dragrace4fun]

Thanks to you all for your help...will do more research when I (EVENTUALLY) get home. Now that I have something to work with, I'll let you guys all know if I need help...I'm going with experience on this one and the ones who've tried them seem to have a good all-around suggestion for them. I'll get back with you when I figure it out. I'm likely staying N/A...I want to push for the 400-450 hp range...even if at the crank, so this shouldn't be too hard with the right combo, as I've heard. Thanks a BUNCH all!