Cam installation

[FLASHBK2]

It's still your decision...I had race and street do my cam install on my '01. They are very experienced doing sc installs also . Their mechanic is excellent and I also contracted him to install all my gauges on my turbo. The cams make a big difference in engine performance and so does will sc. The question to ask yourself is well you be content with just cams or sc with relatively low boost 5-8 lbs. If the answer is no to either . Then your better saving your money a little longer and building the internals of the engine up to handle the increased horsepower and torque you're after. In my case after installing cams,header and ignition on my '01 I was still looking to increase power more down the road . What prompted me to trade was I had already sunk close to $3k in the engine and I had flashes of good performance but a lot of problems ,too. I was looking to build the internals up and turbo my old car . Probably another 6k . I was able to get 215 horses and a 70,000 mile warranty ( had no warranty on my '01) by trading. My final cost for the turbo was less than 20k even paying off the remainder of the '01's loan.

[NormPT]

Interesting, I wonder what the trade in value is one my '01 TE PT, I only have about 11k miles on it...., that + the 5k or so allocated for a s/c install and other work, it just might be worth looking into.

I'm on the east coast (NYC) and am leaning heavily toward a s/c as apposed to a turbo. There seems to be a lot less work necessary on the engine.

I'm not really interested in going over 215hp, unless I hit the lottery or my July bonus is way over what I expect it to be (4K).

So for a one time 4-5k investment I think a s/c is the way to go if only for the reduced installation costs and other upgrades.

I will call the dealership on Monday just to get an idea of what a GT will cost me.

[PTPink]

GR8FLPT,

No, my engine is completely stock. I did go with the Taylor Cable Wires and Ignition Solutions booster + a hedder. I've got to believe I'm in the 180-190 hp range...don't know for sure.

The last race engine I built was 40+ years ago so I don't know nothing about todays engines nor do I own tools anymore. PT-Tuning convinced to...just enjoy the ride! Makes sense to me!

[GR8FLPT]

Thanks Pink, So I gather you added header & exhaust. Then topped it off with the SC. Do you like it? or wish you had more? I have a turbo intake & bored TB coming! that should help a weee bit for now

Been "talking" to BOB Trying to figure out somthing. Wife says I could "upgrade" to GT but I have to come up with $$$$ on my own. Well at least she didn't say no!

[PTPink]

GR8FLPT,

Naturally, you always want more horse power but you reach a point where you have to weigh the costs vs performance gains.
Some guys just enjoy working on their cars...I don't...been there and done that!

I think the Whipple is a good bolt on product...worth the expense in my opinion but I'm certain you can find those who would disagree.

I have driven GT's...very nice indeed. Perhaps, my next vehicle will be one (?).

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