jmpSHO
SHO Member
What is the benefit of installing 3.0 cams in a 3.2 ATX? If there is a benefit and I decide to do it, do I need to swap the heads too.
3.0 cam question.
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somedude_001
SHO Member
the 3.0 cams have more lift and overlap. the difference is small. it is only the intake cam that is different. when I did the swap on my turbo car I noticed no difference. That is not to say there isn't a difference but I just didn't notice one. keep in mind my car is a animal either way.
SuperHO
Mental Patient
considering the lift goes from .315 to .330, and duration's only a couple of degrees more, don't expect a lopey idle followed by horrific top end. It's mostly something done by those who swap the 3.2 onto an MTX, as it's a bit more noticeable without the sloppy ass trans.
bubba
ATX Connoisseur
I think that's where the atx needs it the most!.... I Oh what.... He's swapping it out, I drove a 3.2 with the 3.2 cams in there, it's not bad, I believe the 3.0 would have been alittle bit better. However I'll let you know about the 3.2 with 3.0 cams in it when it's done!
whiteguy3
Scott MacIntire
I noticed a little difference. The difference was gained above 5,000 rpm's. Then again I have other mods to compliment that with the cams. I would definitely do it.
jmpSHO2nd
SHO Member
I want to install 3.0 cams on my 3.2, if the the exhaust cams are the same I only need to replace the intake cams?? Or do I have it backwards??
nah you have it right. Just swap the cams that have the timing belt sprockets. Just make sure you get the timing right on the chain part of the deal, cuz that can easily get done wrong. Also do a valve adjustment. Everything can be found on ShoPhoenixProject.com
jmpSHO2nd
SHO Member
I just searched a little and it doesn't seem to be much of a benefit in doing the 3.0 cam swap. I don't mind wasting my time in trying it but I don't want to lose any low end torque.
lowc
aka vapah lock
i did it to my 3.2 as far as a difference couldnt tell ya havent really driven her much :cry::cry:
jmpSHO2nd
SHO Member
That sux, I hope you get the registry situation fixed soon.
lowc
aka vapah lock
yea me too ill find out whats goin on monday
Off Road SHO
Moderator
They decreased the lift on the intake cams of the 3.2 by a half a millimeter to increase torque in the ATX equipped cars to compensate for the slushbox.
Tom
Tom
