Should You Cam Your 4.6 2V Mustang GT? Are Cams Worth It?

[@Flathead-fb5tk]

I plan on doing MHS stage 2 cams myself in the near future, along with springs, adjusters and followers, valve seals, timing, etc. However I also plan on doing all of the labor myself which will save a LOT of cash. Plus I love my old 2v. She's been good to me for a long time. If you can do the install yourself, I'd say it's totally worth it.

[@murphyoconnor12]

What about porting cc port matching bowl blending and polishing the heads with a 3 angle valve job ?

[@joshuastaley8483]

I love this guy’s personality and honesty. I’d hang out with this guy and turn wrenches with him all day.

[@jadielabdiel5921]

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[@jonathanlawrence2249]

@Jadiel Abdiel yup, have been watching on Flixzone} for since december myself :)

[@redeyedray6376]

had to change the alternator, thats why people love 2valves.

[@yatubekid]

I love an honest review. 👍

[@marine0331inf]

Yes it is worth it. Mine has been cammed for a few years now.

[@raulgonzalez2580]

What stage size

[@marine0331inf]

@@raulgonzalez2580 Comp cams XE270AH

[@marine0331inf]

@Nature Awakening Meditation yes a tune and the beehive springs, and the stock springs can bind at upper rpms. You can also go with long tube headers to take advantage of the extra air flow as well.

[@robertkeeton2149]

​@@marine0331inf did you have to use adjustable cam gears was there ptv issues?

[@marine0331inf]

@@robertkeeton2149 I did not use the adj. Cam gears with my build...and I have not had any issues. I hope it helps you out.

[@jamesa6272]

I thought I was on top with my 97. Had it finally driving nice after sitting for 7 years. Had a new top installed. It’s a convertible. Finally got the or h pipe and flows sounding good. Put shocks struts and subframe connectors. New tires. Was about to buy rear control arms and BANG a tree falls on it. WTF! Now I’m set back and have to buy 2 fenders and a hood. Just remember the parts you pay and put into may not be able to get back. Always wanted to do cams but I just can’t see the price for them.

[@CarGuyV8]

Wow that sucks. I hope you get it going again.

[@jamesa6272]

@@CarGuyV8 thanks man. Hows your car. Still happy with the cams?

[@CarGuyV8]

I drove it for over a year without any problems after the cams swap. It was great. I sold it though and bought a couple of classic trucks that took it’s place.

[@03stanggt93]

Sounds good bro. 🤘

[@CarGuyV8]

Thanks!

[@Twin_on_one]

4v guy here just stopping by

[@chipsmith7459]

Nice car, thanks for the post. I think there is a lot of value in the older mustangs, even the SN95's. For what it is, it's an affordable practical sporty car (contrasting the mustang to my C6 Z06 and sport bikes). However, on the performance side 1 liter sport bikes are the way to go, just make training a high priority and don't kill yourself. Honestly, the 550HP 6 speed Corvette feels like dog compared to the bikes, so the mustang will never be an F1 Indy car, from power or handling, and I won't even try. With acceleration, the bikes have seriously ruined things for me... People don't believe me, but if into acceleration: 490 Ibs with 180 hp is NATURAL GIDDY HIGH FUN - LIKE SKY DIVING - SCARY FAST (JUST SHARING). Nothing like it. This summers current project car is a Mustang 1998 GT 5 speed. It has been sitting in my yard for 12 years but I think its going to turn out awesome. I'm rebuilding the T45 now putting in new upgraded synchros (when new was best transmission ever - super smooth), then will be putting in a 3.73 with new internals. A bottom up restore, all new stock brakes, suspension and tires. I haven't decided what I'm doing with the 2V when I pull it out, but overall I'm going for the stock look and reliability. Make the mustang what it should have been when it was new. Any suggestions on the motor? My initial thought was ported PI heads, PI intake, and Comp Cams 262 degreed. Would slotting the pistons make an impact? The stock engine always felt too much like a truck engine. My goal is more power but make it more rev happy and matched to the 3.73 gear & T45 for daily fun drivability. Then I'm going to put some serious miles on it.

[@CarGuyV8]

I’m never going to get a bike because I’m afraid it will take away all the enjoyment I get out cars. As for the engine sounds like a decent setup but I wouldn’t expect much more than 280 wheel. Maybe a little more. These are good boost engines if you want more power.

[@johnbarker419]

That's honesty. Honesty is good.

[@ol_smokey9370]

I'm rebuilding the engine in my 2000, I think I will finish it at around $4500. I'll be happy if it's over 300hp at the crank.

[@CarGuyV8]

They’re certainly expensive. Want to know something sad in comparison to modular motors? I’m buying a top end kit for my sbc 408 ci. It’ll be around $2,500 for everything and will make around 425+ at the crank. And it’s not even that radical of a setup.

[@ol_smokey9370]

@@CarGuyV8 if I could do it again I would have Coyote swapped. I'm rebuilding every part of this car. I got it cheap, it sat for 3 years after it developed a rod knock. It's a fun project.

[@smackledorfmcsween]

Bruh, for that amount you could build a high compression 2V. Pistons are $6-900, rods are about a $5-700, nsr mutha thumper cams are $870. You've already got PI heads. Or if you're a savage you'll find some 3V heads from a scrap yard and mutha thump those bitches and slap them on your 4.6. 3V heads flow 216cfm intake bone stock.

[@darrenlee6747]

Just picked up a car that is identical to yours. Great video, thanks for the input. Which short shifter do you have?

[@CarGuyV8]

I couldn’t tell you. It was on the car when I bought it

[@sr20dett1000]

Nice idle. I believe your valve overlap is 8 degrees.

[@dres442]

It sounds good and looks good! I have an 02 GT thanks for some ideas.

[@CarGuyV8]

Thanks!

[@tyblackburn5914]

I plan on doing cams, as well as an x pipe, new headers, and some new rims

[@CarGuyV8]

That’ll sound great!

[@windsormohler5031]

Cms stage 1 cams pi swap and longubes here totally worth it

[@branleesan]

Got some custom grind cams from Todd Warren on the way. The money is worth the lope to me lol

[@CarGuyV8]

If I had known about him at the time I would’ve too.

[@TerryByrdJr]

Marty says he's the go to for cams

[@2RCPRODUCTIONS]

Nice ride man! I say yes absolutely worth it. Mhs stage 2 cams here, did all work myself changed everything I could while apart from lash adjusters to seals, oil pump, ford racing timing components, etc etc etc and I haven’t figured exactly but probably 2800 or so and worth every dime imo. Runs and drives great and I can’t get enough of that idle 😃👍Thumbs up and new Sub!

[@2RCPRODUCTIONS]

I thought I was new Sub but I already Subbed👍

[@CarGuyV8]

I bet yours sounds like a beast! Thanks for watching!

[@2RCPRODUCTIONS]

CarGuyV8 our cam profiles are very similar so mine sounds alot like yours except for different exhaust and no prob brother👍

[@CarGuyV8]

What exhaust are you running? These stingers are pretty mild at idle b

[@2RCPRODUCTIONS]

CarGuyV8 I love the stinger sound and I have been thinking of trying them. I have an 01 Bullitt in true blue with stock manifolds, off road h and jones full boar deflector 2 mufflers. I have some exhaust samples on my channel if your interested in hearing it

[@kennethbrooks4755]

Thanks great information 👍🏿

[@charlesdixon1804]

Great video how many miles do you have on your car

[@CarGuyV8]

It had 150xxx in the video

[@danielborth7753]

I don't know much about cams but they make more power

[@lamarwiggins357]

What spark plugs should I use in my 2001 gt 2v that in installed a mild set of cams in. It’s also tuned.

[@WarriorOfEden3033]

Water pump is on the accessory belt not gear driven. Think you meant oil pump

[@jeremytalcott4161]

274 and boost 12psi

[@ricklodestein1101]

Run a Comp cams 262AH. Run a larger throttle body. Add a cheater NOS kit. Depending on your transmission. Plan accordingly.. Go have fun.

[@danielborth7753]

Are the 262s the stage 3 Comp cams to clarify

[@CarGuyV8]

262 is a stage 1 comp cam.

[@hermanrogers1325]

I was going to boost my 04 Mustang GT automatic but then i found a 14 Mustang GT 6 speed and spent my boost money for a down payment now i under stand that both cars have personalities and boy I love them both but the 5.0hhhhhhh yea

[@CreepyCoolPictures]

What wheels are you using? Where could I find those?

[@CarGuyV8]

They’re 03 cobra reps. Used to be sold on American muscle .com

[@Novagunner]

do you think id be better spending the $3200 on the vortech SI trim SC?

[@P71ScrewHead]

Yes!! But nothing wrong with a built engine 1st, then a blower, that's just how i see it.. Start with a 2v stroker forged internal kit, then everything else..

[@CarGuyV8]

If you’re looking for more than the 20-30 hp that cams will gain you then yes.

[@Sliceandpoke]

After watching a few videos like this im just gonna sink the money into a vortech v3 kit instead

[@CarGuyV8]

I don’t blame you. You’ll definitely gain a lot more power for the money. Unfortunately it won’t lope though!

[@bodyshotjake7475]

@@CarGuyV8 The whistle and BOV explosion sounds just as good. Both is better!

[@raulgonzalez2580]

I did a stage 3 cam on mine and took it for a dyno, but had trouble tunning it losses power at 4500 rpm does anyone know why?

[@CarGuyV8]

Did you upgrade the fuel pump or fuel injectors?

[@steveparlier9282]

Totally agree 3100 bucks for 40 hp Isnt worth that at all!!! U could have procharged it for that and gained 200 hp but I’m sure u would have to do a few other things to procharge it but would be a better performance then just cams

[@rawsko0316]

Cams are pretty easy, hardest part is getting the covers off....

[@connorreid9130]

Video starts at 0:58 seconds

[@capribytheseafrontdesk2206]

how much horsepower did it make ?

[@CarGuyV8]

I never dynoed it

[@As-nw4fg]

Gt are fun to burn rubber & do donuts a mach1 or cobra is more for a straight line.

[@bossjorge86]

I just got quoted $4,500 tuned, minus the cams 💔

[@CarGuyV8]

Yeah it’s definitely expensive...

[@marclebouthillier9937]

Power ?

[@CarGuyV8]

Unknown

[@WarriorOfEden3033]

Short answer yes long answer yes if you can do it yourself

[@95Sn95]

Just toss a spinnie boy supercharger and get most bang for your buck! Then when you can afford to toss in cams it'll really jam out almost as good as a 5.0 windsor! Jus messing.

[@CarGuyV8]

I actually agree with your 5.0 Windsor statement lol

[@Dungappy]

Not worth it ! Throw on an ON3 kit or Torktech low boost and won’t look back

[@bodyshotjake7475]

Or just grab a used centri with FMIC and make 448rwhp like I did

[@christopherpaez4948]

@@bodyshotjake7475 what’s a centri?

[@bodyshotjake7475]

@@christopherpaez4948 Centrifugal Supercharger like Vortech, Paxton, Procharger

[@bodyshotjake7475]

@Yasser Navarrete yes but I would start with boost the cam latter

[@bodyshotjake7475]

@Yasser Navarrete hell yeah if your building the motor it’s going to cost 💲

[@LeachimSagrav333]

Stop thinking about it and just cam it already!

[@Pedro-en3ty]

NEW EDGE*

[@CarGuyV8]

*SN95

[@Pedro-en3ty]

@@CarGuyV8 new edge buddy

[@CarGuyV8]

@Pedro It is a New Edge, but it’s still the SN95 platform. I titled the video as such so it would cover all 4.6 mustangs from 96-04.

[@Aqua350Lt1]

@@Pedro-en3ty I bet u were the 1 dislike 😂

[@mustangaddict589]

Don’t feel bad just paid 2300. Check out my video shop sent me.

[@boxcarent.3147]

It's only worth it, if you do it yourself. For that money just add a used supercharger, exhaust and a tune. You are good to go , screw the cams.

[@jamesa6272]

Not enough chop for me

[@GatesRapes]

Couldn't get past the intro

[@tim76239]

Didn't get past the intro

[@GatesRapes]

Nope , it's not worth the expense to cam the 4.6

[@adamdunham2471]

Witaf lmao didn't even make through your walk around music. Just say what ya gotta say. Who cares about the walk around lol

[@danielborth7753]

Are the 262s the stage 3 Comp cams to clarify