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Old 03-14-2006, 10:49 PM
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Default Turbo cam, which one, and tuning.

I just got thinking about maybe possibly getting a higher lift cam and aftermarket valvespring and retainers for my turbo to be D. What are some good brands out there that will work with the turbo? How about Zex? Im looking in to stage II. Also, with a turbo on stock boost, and the vortech FMU, would I have to worry about running lean issues? This is without a tune. With the FMU the motor runs pretty rich, so is there anything to worry about. I know I know, tune, tune it, but right now Im short on money, and just want to know if thats a safe and real possibility.
 
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Old 03-14-2006, 11:18 PM
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i have an vortech fmu on my t3 set up and it runs pretty damn rich, so no need to worry about it running lean, I am still gonna get a wideband, vafcII, and some 310cc injectors and a really good tune along with some other engine mods to up the power..
 
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Old 03-14-2006, 11:19 PM
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Dont add a cam unless youre ready to tune.
 
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Old 03-14-2006, 11:23 PM
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thats another good point to^^^^
 
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Old 03-14-2006, 11:30 PM
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Eh, not what I wanted to hear but I know its true. In that case I'll prob hold off. I still havent gotten me a lude.
 
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Old 03-15-2006, 01:29 AM
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I know how it is my brotha, but a cam just isn't cost effective when it comes to boost. With a Stage 2, you will probably just be blowing the boost right through the cylinder anyway.

Wideband=$300 or so, Crome or Uberdata = $0.

Pro tune = $156,968,345.74

 
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Old 03-15-2006, 06:44 AM
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The crower cam has seemed to do well with turbos on evans tuning site.
 
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Old 03-15-2006, 09:56 AM
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Yea, but Jeff is a master tuner. They do make good #s with it, but thats why u gotta get it pro tuned.
 
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Old 03-15-2006, 10:48 AM
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Yea, tuning, thats a goldent word. But my civic isnt even supposed to be my fastest or best car. Just a daily (summer) driver and a grocery getter. A 4th get lude is what I want to make something out of. Thanks for the advice guys.
 
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