Cam suggestions?

[auto_x5.0]

I was looking at getting a new cam for the 5.0. I was looking at E303 or TFS stage 1, or even a F303. I was wondering what these cams are good for, and do I need to do anything else for these cams. And how do you guys like them if you used them.
Thanks

 

[LAFENATU]

A cam is only going to slow you down if you have a stock Intake/Heads.

You have a 5 speed or Auto??

 

[auto_x5.0]

Auto...but Im buying new heads and intake before I put it in. Im going to put them all in together.

 

[LAFENATU]

Auto...but Im buying new heads and intake before I put it in. Im going to put them all in together.

You'll need a torque converter too. The stock converter is not going to work well with an aftermarket cam at all.

 

[auto_x5.0]

I've looked and I can't seem to find a company that sells a torque converter for the AODE.

 

[LAFENATU]

I've looked and I can't seem to find a company that sells a torque converter for the AODE.

There are tons mang. What is your budget? Are you looking to invest in a power adder??

 

[auto_x5.0]

Maybe later on...but that will be a long time down the road or I might go with 347.

 

[LAFENATU]

Well I would invest in a heavy duty converter now then, never wanna do the job twice.

What are you willing to spend?

 

[x182dan]

Make sure you plan on getting a tune after your cam install. Cause theres a good chance on whatever cam you get you'll have surging/idle issues.

 

[auto_x5.0]

I read your post x182dan about your sugring idle problems, thanks for your help.
And what will I be looking at for a good torque converter? Im not a big drag racer it will be a daily driven/autocross car. So it won't really be a hard driven car.

 

[LAFENATU]

Well I'm very satisfied with my Hughes Performance 11" 2500 stall HD converter. It rus about $500 but it is strong enough for any power adder and great for a street driven car.

J.R. Also does converters as far as I know...you may want to talk to him too.

 

[auto_x5.0]

J.R.? How would I get ahold of him? I was wol to go with a 2000-2500 stall converter. And you say 2500 works well on street driven cars, that's what I need.

 

[LAFENATU]

J.R. Is a member of the forum

J.R. Is his username

Check out the advertisement section. He posts here in the 94/95 section often.

 

[auto_x5.0]

Well that makes it easy. What rpm stall would you recomend for a daily driven car?

 

[stang94X]

i have a 2500 stall B&M in my daily driver, its perfect for the street

 

[Steven]

2500 is not much different then the stock stall. it's useless to install a 2500 stall simply because stock is damn near 2500. 3000 is the best way to go.

 

[auto_x5.0]

This probably a sreally retarded question, but I'm new to mods. What exactly does a stall converter do?

 

[ga94gt]

You pick a stall based on your power ban not just say i want that one. I have heard nothing but good things about theses guys. All you do is fill out the info and they will set yu up with one that would best fit your combo. http://www.edgeracingconverters.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=1_3

 

[auto_x5.0]

Does anybody know what the stock stall is?

 

[LAFENATU]

Steven, according to Performance Automatic..a stock AODE/4R70W converter is between 1600-1800. They said they have seen both.

2500 is no where near a stock stall.

You can't say a 3000 stall is his best choice. There are so many variables that come into play..rear gear ratio, engine size etc.