Is there a performance cam for a 2.3LN/A

Discussion in '2.3L (N/A & Turbo)' started by GT5.0L, Mar 29, 2004.

  1. GT5.0L New Member

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    I was just wondering because I`v never seen any around for these engine`s.
    If there is, what is the best performance duration for no botom end loss
    and nice mid range. I want to let in some more air and fuel for some more HP on my stock 2.3L. Any link`s and experince`s welcome.

    Thank`s.
    GT5.0L, Mar 29, 2004
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  2. Stinger Founding Member

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    Have you looked around for them? Check with Comp Cams, Esslinger, Racer Walsh, Crane Cams, Laser Cams, or basically any other cam company...they ALL have 2.3 cams.

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  3. slow88stang New Member

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    what kind of power gains could you see from just a cam? practically nothing isnt it
    slow88stang, Mar 29, 2004
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  4. Stinger Founding Member

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    Well, depending on the cam anywhere from 5-15hp on a stock 2.3. Of course some of the "race" cams could do more than that probably.

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    Stinger, Mar 29, 2004
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  5. Red_LX Doubt I could be of much help, unless you need por

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    I think the majority of 2.3L n/a cams are made for dirt track racing.

    However Comp does make a pretty wide array of cams for the 2.3. I know they have a couple that are made for rangers to help boost torque some more.
    Red_LX, Mar 29, 2004
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    Wouldn't it be better to port the head before replacing the cam :shrug:
    Pro-Hawk, Mar 29, 2004
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    Probably...it's a whole lot easier to replace the cam though.
    Stinger, Mar 29, 2004
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  8. GT5.0L New Member

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    Thank`s I`ll check it out.
    GT5.0L, Mar 30, 2004
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  9. Mstng00Racing New Member

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    Go to racer walsh......get they catolog and check it out it tells you everything you want to know.
    Mstng00Racing, Mar 31, 2004
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    I remember a lot of talk some time ago about how it is not a good idea to change the cam on a speed density car... was this just a myth? if its true perhaps you should look for some other mods. if not then go for it!
    89lx2.3, Mar 31, 2004
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    Ya I read that, well I just mite call comp cam`s and ask them.
    It does say this cam is for 1970-1990 2.3L ford. It say`s nothing about
    speed density. I would like to go with the 268* 224@.050
    GT5.0L, Mar 31, 2004
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