Ford Mustang GT Hot Rod Cams, Intake and Throttle Body Install & Road Test

In this video I install the Ford Racing Hot Rod Cams, Intake and Throttle Body in my
Mustang GT. At the end of the video I take it for a quick test drive so you can hear the sound inside and outside of the vehicle.
I have never been into the internals of an engine and never installed cams in a car in my life. I am very mechanical and can dig into anything once researched and have to give it to all the great KZbin instructional videos. I tend to over analyze everything and have been watching cam install videos for over a year before jumping into this job.
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[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

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[@talinegle6182]

Did you use the timing chain wedge tool and do you need to?

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

@@talinegle6182 I did and you absolutely have to use the timing chain wedge tool. If you do not the timing chain will fall off the bottom sprocket and you will 100% have to remove the entire front of your engine at that point. It's a cheap tool and can be easily purchased on Amazon.

[@12luv365]

For this not being a instructional video, you did a hell of a good job explaining, thanks for taking time out to share this build, I feel that I can too! do this now.

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

Thank you and good luck. I educated myself through youtube for a year on how to do the installation.

[@rileycates5049]

I'd recommend getting a catch can, I had one on my 3v and caught about 12 ounces of oil in about 20k.

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

I will be purchasing one up very soon. When I picked up my old intake off the floor there was way more oil on the ground than I was comfortable with.

[@sofakingraw4149]

So what’s the pros and con of getting one?

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

@@sofakingraw4149 Cams affect what rpm range your motor will make the most torque. As horsepower is a function of torque, by moving that peak torque up in rpm, you gain power. In doing this, however, you lose lower-rpm torque, which is most directly associatated with how the car drives on the street, aka "streetability" and depending on your cam selection lower MPG.

[@sofakingraw4149]

@@ryesagainstthemachine2995 thanks buddy but I was referring to the Oil Catch can.

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

@@sofakingraw4149 OH LOL sorry. I personally don’t think there are any cons to a catch can except for the extra maintenance step of emptying it during every oil change. Pros are that it filters oil and sediment from getting into your intake which over time will decrease horsepower and fuel efficiency. I took my old intake off and set it on the garage floor while installing the new one. 2 days later I picked it up and there was a small pool of oil on the cement. Proof that the oil from “blow by” does indeed make its way into your intake.

[@johnbarker5009]

Good video, which shows a lot of detail you don't normally see in these vids.

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

Thanks. I was hoping to give a different look.

[@jessiemorata1927]

Awesome video! Getting ready to do the exact same install this weekend on my 06 GT Convertible w 38k miles.

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

Good luck!! It’s a fun install!!

[@nicksala88]

I got a 05. How was the camshafts install. I keep going back and forth on doing it

[@djwhiz03]

😁 Sweet Music that made me smile when I cranked up I know you where happy

[@MrGt50]

Nice work. Sounds great. Thanks for sharing.

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

Thanks

[@julianmontanez2745]

intstall completed by the VOODOO ranger. have a good one.

[@ShelbyCorGT500]

Great job !!! Sounds awesome 👏

[@morereps1]

Great stuff and congratulations on the installation

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

Thanks 👍

[@N-Scale]

Nice work guys, I have been there !!

[@dannywulf6762]

i have a stock 2007 gt, how can iachieve this sound?

[@robertswift6101]

entire exhaust system

[@dannywulf6762]

dammit @@robertswift6101

[@brezicky]

Love my hot rod cams

[@WegotTheBOMB]

I just installed a Marlboro 72mm a little bit ago.

[@normestits3317]

Very Informative . Greetings from Milwaukee.

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

Thanks for checking out my video and channel!!

[@mcdoodal1993]

Peep the Marlboros

[@danielllanos7568]

Did you have to compres the spring and remove the followers on cylinder 5 and 7 ? Late model restoration posted a video and they did , I was just wondering if it was necessary

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

No. I did not remove any of the followers or springs for the install

[@xaviercarbonell0210]

Thanks for posting this video! I have a 2006 mustang gt and i want to do the same mods. I have a question for you. What is your mpg since installing the cam and intake? I use my mustang for daily commuting on the highway and that’s my only concern.

[@plasticcommando4486]

I'm building up my own s197 GT and s197 when looking into cams I've found that as long as the cams don't require phaser limited it won't kill your gas mileage. Maybe see a tiny drop or gain on fuel economy. Mutha thumprs were gonna be my go to but after finding out they're mainly for sound and require phaser limiters I decided to maybe consider Detroit rockers or maybe FRPP cams. I'm still researching and learning so I could be misproven if you've found ways to work around the downsides. Since FRPP cams harm low end performance people will go up to 4.10 gears but that hurts max speed and fuel economy. Cams are tricky so do let me know if you think you can tell me something that could help me

[@CG_Element]

I know this comment is old now, but I installed the hot rod cams on my mustang and actually saw an increase in gas mileage, I also switched from a BAMA tune to a Lito tune, so that could’ve been a factor as well

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

@@plasticcommando4486 is exactly correct. I'd hate to give you an idea on gas mileage because I installed 4:10. Interstate speeds is around 16-17 because my RPM's are so high due to the gears.

[@msm402]

Good job,sir!!

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

thank you!!!

[@sendog1020]

Nice car and video 👍🏻 when you put on new blue valve covers, did you use the old gasket in addition to the new sealant?

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

If I remember correctly I didn't use a new gasket. Specs just called for a dab of sealant.

[@cheaterrom818]

Wow same thing happened to me but I was dumb and never checked under the air manafold and I was doing donuts and I caught it on fire and I’m trying to rebuild it now

[@harleyed6830]

Good job !

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

Thanks

[@BradleyMcCartney]

Thanks for the great video! I am curious what your exhaust setup is! The cams sound fantastic in your car. Nice job!

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

Thanks. It’s Kooks long tube headers, hi flow cats and Roush muffler deletes.

[@charlesgoins371]

How much did this setup cost and would you recommend this up grade for my 2006 mustang gt 4.6 with 154000.

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

if I remember correctly it was close to $2,000. i bought from both American muscle and CJ Pony parts. As for recommendations on your year and mileage I wouldn't know but post up in a forum. Plenty of helpful folks there!!

[@StangFamily]

If anyone can answer this, I would appreciate it greatly. I have a 05 Mustang GT with 38k miles and I'm hoping to replace only the cams with new Ford Performance Hot Rod Cams. The car has been taken care of for those 17 years, but I'm not sure if it is a good idea to replace the springs/the entire valves since they are that old . Do you think the valves will be fine with those cams?

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

My car had about the same mileage when I did the job. I did not replace and springs or lifters and it is not required with these cams. A tune is required though.

[@StangFamily]

@@ryesagainstthemachine2995 Gotcha. I just wasn’t sure how aggressive those cams are even though Ford says that they will be fine. I have a local tuner that I like so I’ll have that towed to his shop. I appreciate your help man!

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

@Rodger Langley what else do you have done to the car? I ask only because you won't get much gain without some decent headers. If your looking just for the aggressive sound you'll get it but without other mods like headers and some more room for the car to breath with intake or throttle body you won't get much HP gain.

[@StangFamily]

@@ryesagainstthemachine2995 I was going to get some long tube headers soon. Currently I’m putting the cams, new intake manifold, throttle body, coil packs, and injectors. I already have a cold air intake on there but it’s just a start for right now

[@PatDugan]

Thanks for the video! Do you need to adjust the position of the crank at all between installing the driver and passenger side camshafts or do you just leave it in the same position for both? Thanks!

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

to be honest I can't remember that. it's been a while now since I installed them.

[@taylorcleveland5181]

Other than knocking a follower off in the beginning and leaving a socket on the crank, any other install issues or problems after? Debating on doing mine myself this weekend!

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

Nope. I was very careful and meticulous. I followed the instruction carefully. It was a very fun and rewarding job and im happy I tackled it myself. Car has been running amazingly for months now.

[@peteandtheresapeterson9533]

I am trying to do the same thing to my 07 Mustang, but I don’t know how to download the tune for what you just did. Please help me find the loadable tune for these bolt ons’?

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

You will need to get a custom tune made. I used LITO. If you google LITO tune you will see a ton of infomration, mostly on forums, on how this is done.

[@Blossannova]

I’m curious I have the cams sitting in my room but I don’t have a tuner cause I read the description on AM that it recommends a tune for it to squeeze out that extra hp, but does it really need to be flashed after the cam install due to it running with the stock phasers and lashers also cause it’s made by the same ford guys who designed the stock cams? I’m still gonna buy the tune either way but I just want to know if it’s recommended or mandatory

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

I believe it is merely recommended not 100% sure. I would 100% go with the tune. You spent the money on the cams so why not get every ounce out of them.

[@undeniable7717]

I saw you didn’t use the valve spring compressor is that easy, to do without it or no? And how’s drive ability?

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

was easy for me. just gotta pay attention and be real careful.

[@JohnVHLife]

The best thing about this, is your buddy and a good woman.

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

Hell Yeah!! Nothing beats nights in the garage!!

[@arjunhuerta8990]

Do you need to change intake manifold and throttle body in order to put hot rod cams?

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

No but it does pair well with the cams.

[@vikky7778]

Nice video! I have an 05 Gt as well and I want to cam it! Quick question do I need the tune before I even start the car with the cams installed? Hard to find detailed information on tuning and when it is required

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

No, you can tune after the install is complete.

[@gavinowen930]

Did you use stock rocker arms? Just curious I didn’t catch if you said you did or didn’t.

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

Yes, I used stock rockers

[@gavinowen930]

@@ryesagainstthemachine2995 did you reuse the stock ones or order new ones

[@jeffschwartz5199]

I saw a test with that intake . It's only good on top (very top) and looses a lot of torque all the way through . I think it's only good for an all out rpm car .

[@AndrewBaker302]

A steeper rear gear will help with that

[@steveashworth6707]

Good job I want to do the exact same thing to my 08 gt. Did you buy your parts directly from ford?. I bought a JLT series 3 cold air intake with the bama tuner.

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

BAMA tune is good with a CAI but if you go deeper like cams I would check the forums. You will see that most people go with LITO for there tune. BAMA canned tunes are not optimal at all!!! I purchased from American Muscle and CJ Pony Parts. Each had certain parts that were cheaper so I split the order.

[@steveashworth6707]

@@ryesagainstthemachine2995 ok I've about LITO, I herd hes the best!.

[@kevinmccaffrey9195]

@@ryesagainstthemachine2995 you said you had it dyno tuned. where did you get yours done? i want to find a dyno tune shop for my stang

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

@@kevinmccaffrey9195 You can check in your area. Search dyno tune or speed shop. I got mine done in Baton Rouge at a place called Stang-Hi performance. They have since moved somewhere in Ascension Parish. They are good at what they do but you will pay for that expertise.

[@l8tapex]

You in Vacherie or Thibodaux? :) Just pick 08 Bullitt for SCCA,

[@Bourb5.0]

Those bama tuners are alright but I would HIGHLY recommend getting it dyno tuned it would be well worth the cost and would be better for the emgine

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

I have a custom tune and not a Bama. Would never get a Bana tune for anything than a CAI and even then probably wouldn't

[@masongettman1687]

@@ryesagainstthemachine2995 Where did you get the custom tune from?

[@MadCarTK]

I saw a dyno of that manifold and it was not good. It did make 10 more HP than factory but that was right at the top end. Everywhere else it was down by a lot of power. I imagine with the cam it's probably even worse. They said it would be great for boosted setups but not NA.

[@MadCarTK]

Here's the video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/fKC0n6J3hq99nZo

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

@@MadCarTK Thanks for the comment. I don't run my car hard to be honest. I'm going for power but mostly going for look and sound. She a garage queen for sure.

[@msm402]

Nothing wrong with that manifold.I'm running it with the same TB he is,and it runs fine.It's all in who tunes it...

[@MadCarTK]

@@msm402 Go watch the video I posted, I don't think you did by the way you wrote that comment. You can't tune the computer to create more turbulence in the air to mix the fuel & air better.

[@distanfindley8754]

Can I do this to a v6?

[@isaccgarcia6159]

What kinda tune did you use

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

www.tudyno.com/ He is out of Venezuela. The best 3v tuner on the planet in my opinion. Works real close with you throughout the entire process.

[@thomasisidoro6776]

Sounds good in all but we talking about 1400 to 1600 in cash for those gains.. where the coyotes at

[@jonathanisenhour7923]

With other coyotes. Not everybody wants maximum power.

[@ironguy1]

The coyote you paid $4K more for, isn’t already in the garage and that doesn’t sound as good?

[@AlexCruz-kv9oj]

Where can i find those instructions you had?

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

performanceparts.ford.com/download/instructionsheets/FORDINSTSHTM-6550-3V.PDF

[@robertswift6101]

sweet setup...i want to do this to mine...i wonder how much hp you gained

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

Can’t be quite sure but during my last tune I had it dyno tuned and it was putting 318 at the rear wheels.

[@brandoncarter438]

318 is appropriate for cold air and tuned. But with cams and intake manifold plus cold air and tune.. hopefully x pipe. My guess is 350 wheel

[@XNXTG3N3RATIONX]

Do you have to put a new gasket on?

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

Yes and RTV Sealant in the same place that it was when you removed it. My valve covers came with the gasket installed.

[@XNXTG3N3RATIONX]

@@ryesagainstthemachine2995 thanks for the quick response!

[@retanfn6154]

Sound like roush exust

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

It most definitely is

[@retanfn6154]

@@ryesagainstthemachine2995 figure

[@PTShakey]

why didnt u film all the work

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

I was too bust actually doing the work I guess. That's why I said in the beginning it wasn't an instructional video. Just some tips and things I thought others may want to know along my journey.

[@frankeycrawford]

Can this set up work for a 2002 f150

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

Sorry, I am not sure on this. Maybe someone else reading can assist.

[@rustyaxelrod]

Skipped the cam gear/chain/phaser part.

[@isaackellerman3006]

Can confirm you are a mustang owner with that install

[@drakeelliott9204]

BROOM BROOM 05 MUSTANG FLY

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

My man!!! You like that sound?

[@drakeelliott9204]

@@ryesagainstthemachine2995 YES

[@calewood21]

Thinking about doing this setup,any regrets,advice ??

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

@@calewood21 no regrets at all. I love the sound and the power. Having long tube headers and 4:10 gears matched with it helps a lot too.

[@calewood21]

@@ryesagainstthemachine2995 So I’ve ordered my Ford performance Hot Rod cams,what programmer and tune do I need ?? I watched your video probably 10 times !! lol

[@DJPACMANN]

You trust a Camaro Driver working on your Mustang???

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

Might be a bad judgment call on my part. 😆

[@DJPACMANN]

@@ryesagainstthemachine2995 😄

[@flbizowner9384]

Cams are annoying. The intake, throttle body and jlt tune is all you need.

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

wat M8

[@poopinator22]

LOL waste of money

[@ryesagainstthemachine2995]

poopinator22 Thanks!!!