bluto
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Hello all,
First post on this forum and I hope I put it in the correct location...
I have a 2017 GT 5.0 that I am in the process of upgrading. Performance-wise so far I have Pypes headers and a Borla cat-back S-type exhaust system. I also have a fully adjustable BC suspension system as well as an MGW short throw shifter. The car is running 325/30/19 rear tires so I should not have too much of an issue putting down the power.
I have a couple of goals for this car:
1. Better than average performance while retaining reliability.
2. I want the low rumble from the 5.0 of my youth.
Many people have mentioned that I should replace the camshafts first and see how I like the performance before going further. Besides the additional expense (roughly $2,000), I'm not keen on opening up the motor. I will do it if there is an appreciable difference, but I would have to do the camshafts now and wait on the next step..
To that end I'm thinking heavily of either the 302 intake or the Whipple Gen 5 Stage 2 supercharger system. I would go somewhat conservative and stick with the 6-rib pulley and heat exchanger. I'm in south Florida so heat and "thick" air are always an issue.
I really want to maintain daily drivability but also want the ability to run fast when I want and am really lost on where to go from here.
What are the advantages of replacing the camshafts? I've had the competition cams and brenspeed camshafts recommended. Thoughts?
Also, on the same vein, how important are the half-shafts? Will the stock ones suffice? I'm pretty conservative when driving and don't do many pulls, but when I do I would rather 'not' have anything break on me. Again, the half shafts are not cheap and I would avoid them if I could simply because of cost.
I know this is a lot for a single (first!) post, but if anyone can help out a noob it would be greatly apprecaited!
First post on this forum and I hope I put it in the correct location...
I have a 2017 GT 5.0 that I am in the process of upgrading. Performance-wise so far I have Pypes headers and a Borla cat-back S-type exhaust system. I also have a fully adjustable BC suspension system as well as an MGW short throw shifter. The car is running 325/30/19 rear tires so I should not have too much of an issue putting down the power.
I have a couple of goals for this car:
1. Better than average performance while retaining reliability.
2. I want the low rumble from the 5.0 of my youth.
Many people have mentioned that I should replace the camshafts first and see how I like the performance before going further. Besides the additional expense (roughly $2,000), I'm not keen on opening up the motor. I will do it if there is an appreciable difference, but I would have to do the camshafts now and wait on the next step..
To that end I'm thinking heavily of either the 302 intake or the Whipple Gen 5 Stage 2 supercharger system. I would go somewhat conservative and stick with the 6-rib pulley and heat exchanger. I'm in south Florida so heat and "thick" air are always an issue.
I really want to maintain daily drivability but also want the ability to run fast when I want and am really lost on where to go from here.
What are the advantages of replacing the camshafts? I've had the competition cams and brenspeed camshafts recommended. Thoughts?
Also, on the same vein, how important are the half-shafts? Will the stock ones suffice? I'm pretty conservative when driving and don't do many pulls, but when I do I would rather 'not' have anything break on me. Again, the half shafts are not cheap and I would avoid them if I could simply because of cost.
I know this is a lot for a single (first!) post, but if anyone can help out a noob it would be greatly apprecaited!
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