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Cam for Turbocharging 5.0

Just wondering if supercharger cams are the same as turbo cams? Lookin for turbo cam for my cougar, something in a hydraulic roller with under 550 lift. Nothin extreme. I know that some four banger import cars have different cams for supercharging or turbocharging, and I am not sure what the difference is if any at all?

Cam for Turbocharging 5.0

Reply #1 –
contact camshaft innovations, tell them what you're looking to do and they will either suggest an 'ok' off the shelf cam, or build you a custom ground cam, specifically for your motor and goals. a cam on a turbo motor is the last thing you want to just 'pick and choose' or take someone's word on, the wrong cam will make your life hell.. but jay at cam innovations is a great guy that knows his stuff, i trust his work with my life.. he built me an excellent cam for my capri

http://www.camshaftinnovations.com/
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3- 87 TC's / 1 really mean 83 Capri RS / 94 Sonoma SAS Project on 37x12.50 TSL Radials / 88 S10 that's LITERALLY cut to pieces / 84 F150 SAS, 351M, 39.5 TSL's / 85 Toyota regular cab, 22R 5spd, 3/4" drop, my little junkyard save/daily driver

Cam for Turbocharging 5.0

Reply #2 –
Rule of thumb is Wide LS and high lift with mild duration
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Cam for Turbocharging 5.0

Reply #3 –
Quote from: Shadow;368660
contact camshaft innovations, tell them what you're looking to do and they will either suggest an 'ok' off the shelf cam, or build you a custom ground cam, specifically for your motor and goals. a cam on a turbo motor is the last thing you want to just 'pick and choose' or take someone's word on, the wrong cam will make your life hell.. but jay at cam innovations is a great guy that knows his stuff, i trust his work with my life.. he built me an excellent cam for my capri

http://www.camshaftinnovations.com/


Camshaft Innovations is not currently doing business, hasn't been for about a year now .
Fox-less at the moment

Cam for Turbocharging 5.0

Reply #4 –
really? what the eff.. it's been about a year and a half to 2 years since i bought my cam
ShadowMSC.com < < Still Under Construction

R.I.P. 'Zump' 8/29/86 - 11/11/11
3- 87 TC's / 1 really mean 83 Capri RS / 94 Sonoma SAS Project on 37x12.50 TSL Radials / 88 S10 that's LITERALLY cut to pieces / 84 F150 SAS, 351M, 39.5 TSL's / 85 Toyota regular cab, 22R 5spd, 3/4" drop, my little junkyard save/daily driver

Cam for Turbocharging 5.0

Reply #5 –
http://schneidercams.com/

I use these guys for custom GRINDS. Had very good luck with their cams.
I spend money I don't have, To build  cars I don't need, To impress people I don't know

HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY!!

Cam for Turbocharging 5.0

Reply #6 –
Off the shelf cams for turbo would be the FRPP F303 or Steeda #19.  But I'm running the stock HO cam with Cobra rockers (1.72 ratio).

Cam for Turbocharging 5.0

Reply #7 –
The F303 is OK but the duration is a little high. I have found that some of these cams dial in all over the place. I dont know why but they do.
I spend money I don't have, To build  cars I don't need, To impress people I don't know

HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY!!

Cam for Turbocharging 5.0

Reply #8 –
i don't like any of the letter cams in any application.. the B-303 is the only 1 i'd every consider.. and that would only be in a hardly touched motor.. and i wouldn't really recommend the F cam for a boost build, they're kind of sucky
ShadowMSC.com < < Still Under Construction

R.I.P. 'Zump' 8/29/86 - 11/11/11
3- 87 TC's / 1 really mean 83 Capri RS / 94 Sonoma SAS Project on 37x12.50 TSL Radials / 88 S10 that's LITERALLY cut to pieces / 84 F150 SAS, 351M, 39.5 TSL's / 85 Toyota regular cab, 22R 5spd, 3/4" drop, my little junkyard save/daily driver

Cam for Turbocharging 5.0

Reply #9 –
Quote from: TOM Renzo;368673
http://schneidercams.com/

I use these guys for custom GRINDS. Had very good luck with their cams.


they grind some pretty good stuff.. never used them myself, but i've heard some good things from people who have and seen a few of their cams in action
ShadowMSC.com < < Still Under Construction

R.I.P. 'Zump' 8/29/86 - 11/11/11
3- 87 TC's / 1 really mean 83 Capri RS / 94 Sonoma SAS Project on 37x12.50 TSL Radials / 88 S10 that's LITERALLY cut to pieces / 84 F150 SAS, 351M, 39.5 TSL's / 85 Toyota regular cab, 22R 5spd, 3/4" drop, my little junkyard save/daily driver

Cam for Turbocharging 5.0

Reply #10 –
A lot of guys run the small Trick Flow cam, with 1.7 rockers lift is in the .540 range...

Cam for Turbocharging 5.0

Reply #11 –
Yes HIGH LIFT IS THE WAY TO GO!! ;)
I spend money I don't have, To build  cars I don't need, To impress people I don't know

HAVE YOU DRIVEN A FORD LATELY!!

Cam for Turbocharging 5.0

Reply #12 –
high lift is indeed the best way to go for boost.. but too high and you may bring on some VTP clearance issues.. .540 is a good solid number.. pistons with valve reliefs are a must
ShadowMSC.com < < Still Under Construction

R.I.P. 'Zump' 8/29/86 - 11/11/11
3- 87 TC's / 1 really mean 83 Capri RS / 94 Sonoma SAS Project on 37x12.50 TSL Radials / 88 S10 that's LITERALLY cut to pieces / 84 F150 SAS, 351M, 39.5 TSL's / 85 Toyota regular cab, 22R 5spd, 3/4" drop, my little junkyard save/daily driver

Cam for Turbocharging 5.0

Reply #13 –
Yeah it is looking more and more like I gotta rip this hunka junka outta there do it right the first time!! I didn't even know there was so many different firing orders for the 302!!!

Cam for Turbocharging 5.0

Reply #14 –
so many? there are 2 lol
ShadowMSC.com < < Still Under Construction

R.I.P. 'Zump' 8/29/86 - 11/11/11
3- 87 TC's / 1 really mean 83 Capri RS / 94 Sonoma SAS Project on 37x12.50 TSL Radials / 88 S10 that's LITERALLY cut to pieces / 84 F150 SAS, 351M, 39.5 TSL's / 85 Toyota regular cab, 22R 5spd, 3/4" drop, my little junkyard save/daily driver