Best place for a Cam and Headers Install?

CAMM Pro Location: Elk Grove Village Posts: 251

what supercharger did you go with? how much was everything?

CAMM Member Location: Valparaiso, IN Posts: 34

I'm running a Kenne Bell 2.8LC. Installed it was a little over $9k. A Vortech would be a little less expensive. While you won't have that off-idle flat torque curve, it will make just as much horse power up top and be a little less harsh on a stock motor.

CAMM All-Star Location: On The Highway To Hell Posts: 4588

Gladius wrote:

I'm running a Kenne Bell 2.8LC. Installed it was a little over $9k. A Vortech would be a little less expensive. While you won't have that off-idle flat torque curve, it will make just as much horse power up top and be a little less harsh on a stock motor.

Them thar are pretty good numbers, Gladius. I'm a little detuned right now. I saw Tim again today and we are looking into the 93 tune to max it out on the 32 tooth. That way I will own 2 tunes. The stock Vortech tune (91) and a custom 93 CMR tune. I'm only at 6.5 lbs. boost and won't make more than 530-535 rhp. But that get's the party started, if you know what I mean, lol.

CAMM Member Location: Valparaiso, IN Posts: 34

Since I'm running so much boost I'm running very little timing. I could advance it several more degrees and make more power but on a stock motor that's crazy... Unless you're looking for a reason to forge it. Smile

. This tune should make reliable power without grenading the motor until I'm ready for stage 2.

CAMM All-Star Location: On The Highway To Hell Posts: 4588

Gladius wrote:

Since I'm running so much boost I'm running very little timing. I could advance it several more degrees and make more power but on a stock motor that's crazy... Unless you're looking for a reason to forge it. Smile

. This tune should make reliable power without grenading the motor until I'm ready for stage 2.

Good idea for that much boost. My rotation assy. puts more pressure on my motor than my blower does at 6.5 so I'm all good to max it out.

CAMM Member Location: Braselton, GA Posts: 99

Illinois Chaos wrote:

Gladius wrote:

I'm running a Kenne Bell 2.8LC. Installed it was a little over $9k. A Vortech would be a little less expensive. While you won't have that off-idle flat torque curve, it will make just as much horse power up top and be a little less harsh on a stock motor.

Them thar are pretty good numbers, Gladius. I'm a little detuned right now. I saw Tim again today and we are looking into the 93 tune to max it out on the 32 tooth. That way I will own 2 tunes. The stock Vortech tune (91) and a custom 93 CMR tune. I'm only at 6.5 lbs. boost and won't make more than 530-535 rhp. But that get's the party started, if you know what I mean, lol.

u want more power?

Founding Member Location: Elk Grove Posts: 1404

Bob_Kurgan wrote:

Illinois Chaos wrote:

Gladius wrote:

I'm running a Kenne Bell 2.8LC. Installed it was a little over $9k. A Vortech would be a little less expensive. While you won't have that off-idle flat torque curve, it will make just as much horse power up top and be a little less harsh on a stock motor.

Them thar are pretty good numbers, Gladius. I'm a little detuned right now. I saw Tim again today and we are looking into the 93 tune to max it out on the 32 tooth. That way I will own 2 tunes. The stock Vortech tune (91) and a custom 93 CMR tune. I'm only at 6.5 lbs. boost and won't make more than 530-535 rhp. But that get's the party started, if you know what I mean, lol.

u want more power?

Who doesn't?

CAMM Member Location: Braselton, GA Posts: 99

xegitalian19xx wrote:

Bob_Kurgan wrote:

Illinois Chaos wrote:

Gladius wrote:

I'm running a Kenne Bell 2.8LC. Installed it was a little over $9k. A Vortech would be a little less expensive. While you won't have that off-idle flat torque curve, it will make just as much horse power up top and be a little less harsh on a stock motor.

Them thar are pretty good numbers, Gladius. I'm a little detuned right now. I saw Tim again today and we are looking into the 93 tune to max it out on the 32 tooth. That way I will own 2 tunes. The stock Vortech tune (91) and a custom 93 CMR tune. I'm only at 6.5 lbs. boost and won't make more than 530-535 rhp. But that get's the party started, if you know what I mean, lol.

u want more power?

Who doesn't?

people who are pushing the stock motor?

CAMM Pro Location: Elk Grove Village Posts: 251

Now you got me debating my mods again haha...but im going against the reality of spending that much money on my car not knowing how much longer im going to keep it..$9000 is a LOT of cash to be dropping on a car if you only have it for 3 more years and also especially when i have a mortgage payment....not to mention other things like trans and half shafts and suspension

CAMM All-Star Location: Earth Posts: 3077

I wouldn't put $9k in any (modern) car I was considering parting with in less than ten years. You won't get it back out.

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CAMM Pro Location: Elk Grove Village Posts: 251

i was quoted about $1500 for an install for a cam? does this seem high or is this common?

Founding Member Location: Hater Proof Posts: 8655

DamnSTR8 wrote:

i was quoted about $1500 for an install for a cam? does this seem high or is this common?

Its about a 10 hr job so your paying $150.00 hr. I personally think its high. Are you doing headers at the same time? If not you should because they have to pull the heads to do the cam.

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