cam swap to 3.2 sho

[89SHO X2]

is it really worth it to swap cams? what is the difference between the 2. and what do you gain?

 

[byersmith]

is it really worth it to swap cams? what is the difference between the 2. and what do you gain?

Absolutely. IIRC The 3.0 Intake cam has higher lift. Just do it. You wont be disappointed

Byersmith

 

[89SHO X2]

k thanks. what is the average hp gain?

 

[89SHO X2]

also how do i know it hasnt already been done?

 

[hawkeye18]

Open up the valve covers... look at the cams. If all four say KOB on them, then they're ATX cams. If they say KOA on them, they're MTX cams. I think it's the intake cams that'll say KOA if they've been done; I don't think there's a difference on the exhaust cams.

 

[byersmith]

Well, while considering a cam swap you should think about your budget. If you want a little bit more pep ( due to the 3.0's lift) use the stock 3.0 Intake cams. If you want to spend some money, get some aftermarket ones check out SHONUT.

Byersmith

 

[89SHO X2]

do you change just the intake cams?

 

[89SHO X2]

i have a spare 3.0 engine that ran great

 

[byersmith]

do you change just the intake cams?

The exhaust cam is the same in the 3.0 and 3.2

So yes

 

[89SHO X2]

what all you need to do to swap them minimal. and about how long? i ve just replaced the major components on the front of the engine.

 

[hawkeye18]

The cams are a lot harder than they might seem at first; it requires removal of the timing belt (and all that entails), all the cam caps, the cam chains (on the other end) and cam tensioner, and then finally the cams themselves. There is a good write-up on most of it at SHOPP.

 

[byersmith]

what all you need to do to swap them minimal. and about how long? i ve just replaced the major components on the front of the engine.

Just Depends on how mechanically inclined you are. While you have the Intake off, Might as well do a FULL 60k IMO. So more time is involved but youll be WAY more comfortable that your cam swap/hours are secure and your not gonna have to tear it apart anytime soon. like i said IMO lol

Byersmith

 

[89SHO X2]

thanks

 

[89SHO X2]

not a nessary thing to do right now or even at all. i bought a cold air intake sys. with 80mm maf and k&n. also a modded computer(adjusts shift point and adds power). for $125.

 

[hawkeye18]

A modded computer, eh?

heh heh. Sure. Did they put a KLZE chip in it?

 

[byersmith]

A modded computer, eh?

heh heh. Sure. Did they put a KLZE chip in it?

:laugh_ti:

 

[89SHO X2]

what is a KLZE? it doesnt have a plug in chip into it it has a ribbon cable connected there coming from the inside. dont know how that works. my 89 comp i pluged a jet chip into.

 

[Racer X]

The cams are a lot harder than they might seem at first; it requires removal of the timing belt (and all that entails), all the cam caps, the cam chains (on the other end) and cam tensioner, and then finally the cams themselves. There is a good write-up on most of it at SHOPP.

Cam replacement isn't that hard, don't scare the kid.

Oh, and no such thing as a KOB exhaust cam; they're all KOA. Only the intake cams were different, and as such, are the only KOB cams in a SHO V6.

 

[anmetcalf]

I have a 3.2 and I just looked at mine and they say KOA. So are they out of a 3.0 for sure.

 

[SHOtime2511]

3.0 intake cams have 7% more lift.
exhaust cams are the same.