Help me choose the right cam

StreetStang37 · 04-16-2002, 12:18 AM

I have the whole Trick Flow set up (heads, street heat intake etc.) EXCEPT for the cam! The Stage 1 cam is on back order on summitt up untill 6-9-02! The engine is apart is just waiting for the cam to go in and I cant wait that long, I need my car. So what would be a cam equally good or better? Im not trying to spend too much, dont have too much left on the credit card. I would like to order within the week. Thanks guys, i know some of you will come through.

Casper5.0 · 04-16-2002, 01:13 AM

The steeda #18 camshaft is somewhat similiar to the stage 1 steeda. Haven't heard of anyone using this cam with the TFS products but it looks like it would work well. Check it out at www.steeda.com

Mach 1 · 04-16-2002, 01:50 AM

, theres only 5000 cams out there for the 5.0 liter ford. Pick one thats similiar to what you want, and be done with it. The ford cams are cheap like the trick flows, but youll spend more on a Comp. cams cam.

Crane also has a ton of 5.0 liter cams.

You can find one of many cams with similar specs. to the TF stage 1, if thats what you want.

1BAD89 · 04-16-2002, 02:09 AM

Alot of people have had killer things to say about a custom grind cam from Anderson Motorsports.

Green9550 · 04-16-2002, 07:33 AM

I think you should either look into a custom cam or maybe one of Comp Cams Xtreme cams. I have heard that the Xtreme cams are awesome on our cars. Good luck.

-Billy

drudis · 04-16-2002, 09:36 AM

...then just try to find a cam just similar to the TFS cam specs:

Piston · 04-18-2002, 09:09 AM

If you haven't bought it look at the anderson cams.

I love them if you are not trying to pass emissions get one.

They run a bit more expensive but very worth it.

If you are going N/A by a cam with a N (in front) or something similar they have very good descriptions.

The b2 or b3 are the way to go on the tfs heads. Use the b2 with the 1.7 rr or the b3 with the 1.6 rockers they end up being the exact same thing. Only use this cam if you are going to spray or get a blower. I got this cam on N/A setup and it did awesome but the true potential is with boost.

Call Danny Biggs at the service center he is a cool guy and will sit and chat with you on your combo and try to get you the best thing you need. 217-935-2384

StreetStang37 · 04-18-2002, 04:55 PM

Well, the car is still my daily driver and when I called AFM they said they wont tell me the numbers (lift etc.) on the cam. I dont want to get my self into some cam I know no information about. Anyone have a similar set up as mine running one of their cams?

sn95gt19 · 04-18-2002, 05:11 PM

i know that everyone else says that the e303 cam is a piece of junk, but i really like the driveability of mine and it makes decent power. it also wont make your car rumble like a stock car. just some input i thought might be helpful

Mach 1 · 04-18-2002, 05:21 PM

AFM is a bunch of losers. Like thier cams are so special as to not reveal the numbers...lol. They have the same cookie cutter cams as everyone else.

Just get a comp. cam. catalog and pick one that is what you want. The extreme enery line is popular in the stangs.

04-16-2002, 01:13 AM	#2
Casper5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Stillwater, OK Posts: 107	The steeda #18 camshaft is somewhat similiar to the stage 1 steeda. Haven't heard of anyone using this cam with the TFS products but it looks like it would work well. Check it out at www.steeda.com __________________ 94 cobra, steeda tri-ax, bbk longtubes, dr. gas x pipe, eec tuner, ultra flo's, 65 mm tb, underdrives, 75 mm MAF, homemade CAI, steeda #19 cam, Steeda LCA's, 3.73's, subframes 13.7 @ 103.03 before cam and gears

04-16-2002, 01:50 AM	#3
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	, theres only 5000 cams out there for the 5.0 liter ford. Pick one thats similiar to what you want, and be done with it. The ford cams are cheap like the trick flows, but youll spend more on a Comp. cams cam. Crane also has a ton of 5.0 liter cams. You can find one of many cams with similar specs. to the TF stage 1, if thats what you want. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

04-16-2002, 07:33 AM	#5
Green9550 Resident Redneck Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cecil County, MD Posts: 165	I think you should either look into a custom cam or maybe one of Comp Cams Xtreme cams. I have heard that the Xtreme cams are awesome on our cars. Good luck. -Billy __________________ 95' GT: 306, XL Ross Pistons, Ultra Lite H-beam Rods, Forged Scat Crank, 28oz Romac, 28oz JW flexplate, FTI ported RPM II intake, FTI ported AFR 165's, FTI custom cam, 75mm BBK Throttle body, 80mm Pro-M, 4800 PI stall, PA Super Comp AODE, Strange 33 spline race axles, Strange ultra lite spool, Motive lite 4.30's, Strange rear race brakes, Mega bite seniors, double adjustable uppers w/spherical bushings, Racecraft anti-roll bar, LPW rear end girdle, Metco d/s loop, A9L conversion, AFM PMS

04-16-2002, 09:36 AM	#6
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	...then just try to find a cam just similar to the TFS cam specs: __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

04-18-2002, 09:09 AM	#7
Piston Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Posts: 77	If you haven't bought it look at the anderson cams. I love them if you are not trying to pass emissions get one. They run a bit more expensive but very worth it. If you are going N/A by a cam with a N (in front) or something similar they have very good descriptions. The b2 or b3 are the way to go on the tfs heads. Use the b2 with the 1.7 rr or the b3 with the 1.6 rockers they end up being the exact same thing. Only use this cam if you are going to spray or get a blower. I got this cam on N/A setup and it did awesome but the true potential is with boost. Call Danny Biggs at the service center he is a cool guy and will sit and chat with you on your combo and try to get you the best thing you need. 217-935-2384 __________________ Stock Bottom End 302. With TFS stage II ported and milled heads. Anderson B2 cam with 1.6RR. Hooker Full Tube Headers flowing into offroad H-Pipe out Hooker mufflers. Ported Edelbrock Preformer Upper/Lower. Lots of other Goodies... Just bought a nice forged 331 stroker kit for a new block that should be ready to take 650hp of abuse.

04-16-2002, 12:18 AM	#1
StreetStang37 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: San Jose, California USA Posts: 275	Help me choose the right cam I have the whole Trick Flow set up (heads, street heat intake etc.) EXCEPT for the cam! The Stage 1 cam is on back order on summitt up untill 6-9-02! The engine is apart is just waiting for the cam to go in and I cant wait that long, I need my car. So what would be a cam equally good or better? Im not trying to spend too much, dont have too much left on the credit card. I would like to order within the week. Thanks guys, i know some of you will come through. __________________ 1993 Grabber Blue Mustang GT Trick Flow Heads, Street Heat intake, 3/8in spacer, E303, TFS 1.7rr & 6.75 pushrods, Holley 190lph fuel pump, 24# injectors & sample tube, SVO timing chain, Aeromotive AFPR, 180* t-stat, 2 5/8 Auto Meter mech fuel pressure gauge, K&N, March Ram Air & Pullies, 73mm C&L MAF, Edelbrock 65mm TB & EGR, 1 5/8in Equal Length Super Competition Hooker Headers, 2 1/2in H-Pipe w/hi-flow cats & Flowmaster 2 1/2in Cat-Back Exhaust, FlowTech Cut-Outs, Nitto DR's, 3.73 gears, FMS Aluminum DriveShaft, Pro 5.0 Shifter, Pro-Shift Lite, 8.5mm MSD Super Cunductor Plug Wires, PowerSlot rotors, PowerMaster 140amp Alt., LX lights, Cobra R hood w/SVO scoop, Saleen spoiler, Cobra Bumper, 3in chrome tips.

04-16-2002, 02:09 AM	#4
1BAD89 Tubbed and Juiced Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,861	Alot of people have had killer things to say about a custom grind cam from Anderson Motorsports.

04-18-2002, 04:55 PM	#8
StreetStang37 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: San Jose, California USA Posts: 275	Well, the car is still my daily driver and when I called AFM they said they wont tell me the numbers (lift etc.) on the cam. I dont want to get my self into some cam I know no information about. Anyone have a similar set up as mine running one of their cams? __________________ 1993 Grabber Blue Mustang GT Trick Flow Heads, Street Heat intake, 3/8in spacer, E303, TFS 1.7rr & 6.75 pushrods, Holley 190lph fuel pump, 24# injectors & sample tube, SVO timing chain, Aeromotive AFPR, 180* t-stat, 2 5/8 Auto Meter mech fuel pressure gauge, K&N, March Ram Air & Pullies, 73mm C&L MAF, Edelbrock 65mm TB & EGR, 1 5/8in Equal Length Super Competition Hooker Headers, 2 1/2in H-Pipe w/hi-flow cats & Flowmaster 2 1/2in Cat-Back Exhaust, FlowTech Cut-Outs, Nitto DR's, 3.73 gears, FMS Aluminum DriveShaft, Pro 5.0 Shifter, Pro-Shift Lite, 8.5mm MSD Super Cunductor Plug Wires, PowerSlot rotors, PowerMaster 140amp Alt., LX lights, Cobra R hood w/SVO scoop, Saleen spoiler, Cobra Bumper, 3in chrome tips.

04-18-2002, 05:11 PM	#9
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	i know that everyone else says that the e303 cam is a piece of junk, but i really like the driveability of mine and it makes decent power. it also wont make your car rumble like a stock car. just some input i thought might be helpful

04-18-2002, 05:21 PM	#10
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	AFM is a bunch of losers. Like thier cams are so special as to not reveal the numbers...lol. They have the same cookie cutter cams as everyone else. Just get a comp. cam. catalog and pick one that is what you want. The extreme enery line is popular in the stangs. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

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