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2FastLX · 02-16-2001, 04:11 AM

I drive my car every day to and from work (a lot of highway miles). I'd like to have that lopey idle so it sounds wicked and all, and want something that'll make good power at the strip but still be drivable through town. I was considering an F303 and some 1.6's but someone told me this might not be the best choice.

The car is a 90LX 5.0. I have L/T headers, Pro Chamber, and cat-back, all MAC. I will be installing a GT-40 intake, 70mm TB (if I can afford an Accufab I'll get a 65mm), 73mm C&L meter, 24lb injectors, 3.73 gears, and underdrive pullies (I have a 130amp alternator BTW). For now I'll be using stock ported heads, but eventually want to get some AFR 165's or Trick Flow Twisted Wedge heads.

I don't really want to buy a cam now and have to buy another one later when I get the new heads so I need one that is best suited for the TW's or AFR's, but would like to have one that will work ok with my stockers for now. The stock heads are getting a pretty aggressive port job and a 3 angle valve grind. They have been milled .030 as well. And what size rockers to go with this cam.

Thanks.

02-16-2001, 04:11 AM	#1
2FastLX The Photoshop Guru Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Mecca, Indiana Posts: 1,419	Help guys. I have no idea what cam to get. I drive my car every day to and from work (a lot of highway miles). I'd like to have that lopey idle so it sounds wicked and all, and want something that'll make good power at the strip but still be drivable through town. I was considering an F303 and some 1.6's but someone told me this might not be the best choice. The car is a 90LX 5.0. I have L/T headers, Pro Chamber, and cat-back, all MAC. I will be installing a GT-40 intake, 70mm TB (if I can afford an Accufab I'll get a 65mm), 73mm C&L meter, 24lb injectors, 3.73 gears, and underdrive pullies (I have a 130amp alternator BTW). For now I'll be using stock ported heads, but eventually want to get some AFR 165's or Trick Flow Twisted Wedge heads. I don't really want to buy a cam now and have to buy another one later when I get the new heads so I need one that is best suited for the TW's or AFR's, but would like to have one that will work ok with my stockers for now. The stock heads are getting a pretty aggressive port job and a 3 angle valve grind. They have been milled .030 as well. And what size rockers to go with this cam. Thanks.