As you stated I suggest the FMS cams... and then it seems the more you learn on cams the more confusing it becomes, right?? there is too much info out there ( is there such as thing as too much) and it confuses most average guys... ( WHO's average?? LOL) UNLESS you call a grinder and have one specificly done for you, then the OTS cams have to work!! IF your realistic and want a certain HP or using the 1/4 mile as the guage... all most all of the OTC cams are fine!! Usually some one will install a cam and have good results.. stay with that cam, and swear by it as it is the best for his application... but, has he run or tried any other grinds?? manufactors? Phasing? usually NO!! So actually his experiance is extremely limited...cool?? Then there is "SALES".. the new this, the new that..blah, blah... all this helps, or does it??
The reason I suggest the FMS or the TFS cams.. they WORK and will allow enough HP and torque for a 300-350 FWHP engine with the usual mods ( intakes, fuel, Head upgrade ( or PORTED..LOL)... with more and better mods the HP will see up to 375!! and that is with cams that cost half the cost of most OTC cams... SOOoo... looking for the 12 sec zone?? or the 11 sec zone?? too me, 12s is a a ported or stock headed 5.0 with mild mods and FMS/TFS inexpensive cam shaft... AFTER your busting the low 12s, or as fast as you can go on the mods you have.... THEN buy the high dollar heads and custome cams... but MOST performance 5.0 n/a are happy with the tire burning, sideways launching 12 sec Mustang.. Realisticly that speed and performance should put you in the top 5% in your area and still be driveable on the streets!! Well, others are doing it all the time!! COOL??? I know I didnt suggest any camshafts...but you get my Idea!! Anything faster than the 12s... custome Cam and Heads ect.. ( for the average guy) or more
suspension work and better driving skills and weight reduction... now your in the 11s... it is really where you actually can and want to be...
And driving it every day!! cool>>??
Just me..............................
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