Hot cam Stage 1 yes/no/maybe so

[spyder]

I was considering a stage 1 cam, I don't want to build a whole race motor just add a little extra top eend punch. Anyone have any thoughts?

[cals400ex]

i would give it a shot. my friend gained some top speed when putting in a stage 1 hotcam with a 10:1 piston. that wasn't even a true 10:1 either. i would make sure your jetted right and your throttle cable is adjusted properly. also, higher gearing will get a little more top speed.

[400rednEX]

just get the cam and do the gasket mod. or get a group buy ross.

[ewalker302]

Originally posted by spyder
I was considering a stage 1 cam, I don't want to build a whole race motor just add a little extra top eend punch. Anyone have any thoughts?

I don't have either, but from what i've read on here, the stage 1 gives most of its improvement at lower rpms, the stage two is better if you are looking for top end.

:bandit:

[04'400ex'er]

Id probably go with the stage two,I think it has more topend power. Plus, it's probably gonna give you more poower throught the RPM range over the stage one.

[foleyit]

Originally posted by spyder
I was considering a stage 1 cam, I don't want to build a whole race motor just add a little extra top eend punch. Anyone have any thoughts?

If you are looking for more top-end then go with a Stage 2 cam. The Stage 2 gives you more mid and top-end. The Stage 1 gives you more low-end and mid.

[Mikey]

Will a stage 2 cam work with a stock head, header and carb? Will the motor be over cammed? Anyone actually drop one in and how did it run?