SVT Cams

ikilled2pac · 06-18-2008, 04:17 PM

Where is the best place to buy SVT Cams new? Are used cams ok to use? Thanks!!

99cougarsupreme · 06-18-2008, 05:05 PM

This thread will help!!

used or new does it matter?!

ikilled2pac · 06-18-2008, 08:03 PM

Cool, thanks, i justed saved about 800 bucks for new ones. Appreciate the help. have u done this mod?

blustreak · 06-19-2008, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ikilled2pac

Cool, thanks, i justed saved about 800 bucks for new ones. Appreciate the help. have u done this mod?

Definitely find a good set of used cams and then use the rest of the cash for other mods, that's what I'd do

ikilled2pac · 06-19-2008, 11:21 AM

Yep, got a set on the way with about 70K on them. Another question tho, Should I get SVT heads or just P/P mine the rest of the way? Also, IF i get SVT heads, do I need the pistons also & what else would I need to upgrade? I'm SVT Lite right now, but have cams, #19 inj. soon and a Xcal3 on the way.

brapple · 06-19-2008, 01:12 PM

I wouldn't worry about it unless you really want them. With my SE bottom end and heads with all the SVT parts I was around basic modified SVT power levels ... 174/169 (mustang dyno)where as my SVT with KKM and some exhaust work put down 172/154 (dynojet)

I could tell there was a torque difference but that was about it ... oh the SVT flywheel made a nice difference also.

ikilled2pac · 06-19-2008, 01:35 PM

Cool, I have the fidanza 9lb. flywheel and Spec 2.5 clutch and noticed a difference. Also have the exhaust and headers mods. My concern is, by next spring, I want to put in a supercharger (ideally) or a turbo and want to know if i have to build the engine up with the SVT Heads and pistons to do so, or is SVT 90% good enough to handle the extra power. I appreciate u guys helping me out, as i am learning. I'm the type that if i do it, i want to do it right the first time. You all will see that once i get the pics posted shortly!!

Redlineracer12 · 06-19-2008, 04:42 PM

You don't need the SVT heads or pistons. I'd skip it and save toward the turbo/supercharger.

ikilled2pac · 06-19-2008, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redlineracer12

You don't need the SVT heads or pistons. I'd skip it and save toward the turbo/supercharger.

Thanks, but just outta curiousity, what gains do the heads/pistons give over 2002 Cougar stock?

DanG · 06-19-2008, 07:58 PM

The bump in compression, cams, and the EH intake ports & UIM bump you from the 170hp stock to the 195hp of the '98-'99 SVTs, or 200hp of the 2000 SVTs.

This is all answered in my "SVT Upgrades- By request" thread.

06-18-2008, 04:17 PM	#1 (permalink)
ikilled2pac NECO Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 25	SVT Cams Where is the best place to buy SVT Cams new? Are used cams ok to use? Thanks!! __________________ WTB: SVT Cams, #19ers, and coil-overs!!

06-18-2008, 05:05 PM	#2 (permalink)
99cougarsupreme NECO Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Clifton, NJ Posts: 524	Re: SVT Cams This thread will help!! used or new does it matter?! __________________ Will 99 (6/98) DTG DD: V6, ATX > MTX, 02 2.5L BY AIRCOUGAR PERFORMANCE Intake, Some 02 Interior 99 Black V6, MTX Under Construction

06-18-2008, 08:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
ikilled2pac NECO Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 25	Re: SVT Cams Cool, thanks, i justed saved about 800 bucks for new ones. Appreciate the help. have u done this mod? __________________ WTB: SVT Cams, #19ers, and coil-overs!!

06-19-2008, 11:21 AM	#5 (permalink)
ikilled2pac NECO Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 25	Re: SVT Cams Yep, got a set on the way with about 70K on them. Another question tho, Should I get SVT heads or just P/P mine the rest of the way? Also, IF i get SVT heads, do I need the pistons also & what else would I need to upgrade? I'm SVT Lite right now, but have cams, #19 inj. soon and a Xcal3 on the way. __________________ WTB: SVT Cams, #19ers, and coil-overs!!

06-19-2008, 01:12 PM	#6 (permalink)
brapple NECO Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Enfield, CT Posts: 1,054	Re: SVT Cams I wouldn't worry about it unless you really want them. With my SE bottom end and heads with all the SVT parts I was around basic modified SVT power levels ... 174/169 (mustang dyno)where as my SVT with KKM and some exhaust work put down 172/154 (dynojet) I could tell there was a torque difference but that was about it ... oh the SVT flywheel made a nice difference also. __________________ - 95 Mystique LS Zetec 5-spd - 99 Contour SeVT Duratec 5-spd (3L and NPG Turbo Kit) - 2k Contour SVT - #2137

06-19-2008, 01:35 PM	#7 (permalink)
ikilled2pac NECO Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 25	Re: SVT Cams Cool, I have the fidanza 9lb. flywheel and Spec 2.5 clutch and noticed a difference. Also have the exhaust and headers mods. My concern is, by next spring, I want to put in a supercharger (ideally) or a turbo and want to know if i have to build the engine up with the SVT Heads and pistons to do so, or is SVT 90% good enough to handle the extra power. I appreciate u guys helping me out, as i am learning. I'm the type that if i do it, i want to do it right the first time. You all will see that once i get the pics posted shortly!! __________________ WTB: SVT Cams, #19ers, and coil-overs!!

06-19-2008, 04:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
Redlineracer12 NECO Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Inver Grove Heights, MN Posts: 472	Re: SVT Cams You don't need the SVT heads or pistons. I'd skip it and save toward the turbo/supercharger. __________________ 99 Coug V6 MTX Spruce Green SVT "Heavy" swap finshed! CSVT #1321/2150 Born on 1/6/00 213.5whp

06-19-2008, 07:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
DanG Dan G. & Son! Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Gainesville, VA Posts: 4,218	Re: SVT Cams The bump in compression, cams, and the EH intake ports & UIM bump you from the 170hp stock to the 195hp of the '98-'99 SVTs, or 200hp of the 2000 SVTs. This is all answered in my "SVT Upgrades- By request" thread. __________________ Dan G. '99 Spruce Green 3.0L ADC T3/4 Turbo Cougar- SOLD. 2006 Pontiac GTO - CGM, M6, 18s - !CAGS, JHP Binnacle Gauges 1998 Contour SE V6 ATX <--- Beater

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