3.8 Mustang Cam

[98Stang]

I've noticed a lot of people change their cam in their 3.8. Sounds pretty damn sick!!

What are the benefits of doing this swap? Also any negatives with doing it? If I wanted to do this what would be a good one for a 98 3.8

Here is the vid that I saw about it

 

[wickedstangs]

I've noticed a lot of people change their cam in their 3.8. Sounds pretty damn sick!!

What are the benefits of doing this swap? Also any negatives with doing it? If I wanted to do this what would be a good one for a 98 3.8

Here is the vid that I saw about it

Beside them sounding good a good performance camshaft is usually spec'd for your setup and where you want your powerband to be. If you are putting them on a stock engine not really worth it IMO...

 

[98Stang]

so what would you recommend changing it out for? I personally like them for the sound

 

[wickedstangs]

First thing I alway do to a mustang:
1. GEARS
2. CAI
3. Pulleys
4. Exhaust

 

[2K7GTCS]

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[98Stang]

First thing I alway do to a mustang:
1. GEARS
2. CAI
3. Pulleys
4. Exhaust

Alright cool, I got the CAI and Exhaust. I know what pulleys to get, what do you recommend for gears? 3.73's or 4.10's or something else?

 

[wickedstangs]

Alright cool, I got the CAI and Exhaust. I know what pulleys to get, what do you recommend for gears? 3.73's or 4.10's or something else?

Stick or Auto?

You can go with 3.73, you will get a noticeable off the line acceleration, and still won't kill your highway crusibility.
4.10 are great for maximum performance, but I would go with the 3.73s if you want a more DD-friendly rear gear.

However if you have an Auto, I would go with 4.10...

NOTE: don't forget that you'll need to recalibrate your PCM/speedo for the new gears!

 

[98Stang]

Stick or Auto?

You can go with 3.73, you will get a noticeable off the line acceleration, and still won't kill your highway crusibility.
4.10 are great for maximum performance, but I would go with the 3.73s if you want a more DD-friendly rear gear.

However if you have an Auto, I would go with 4.10...

NOTE: don't forget that you'll need to recalibrate your PCM/speedo for the new gears!

its an auto. and if i go w/ 4.10's won't it cruise at an a lot higher rpm?

 

[2K7GTCS]

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[98Stang]

Yeah, it's actually the other way around. 3.73 for Auto's, and 4.10's for Stick.
I thought this thread was about Cams!?

IT was until Emilio told me the top 4 things he does to mustangs first lol

 

[2K7GTCS]

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[sdsubzero4]

Actually it is 4.10s for auto and 3.73s for stick on a NA car.

 

[2K7GTCS]

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[wickedstangs]

don't need to pull out stats.. Just ask me.. I have owned every year mustang and tried every part know to man..

 

[wickedstangs]

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Don't have to get hurt about it.. It was good info.

 

[Roushed2]

I will probably be parting out my v6 to finance my project