Cams, do they hurt the car ?

[Zutz2v]

I feel like this is going to be looked at as a dumb question, I only ask because I seen so many blown engines on YouTube with cams installed. May just be a coincidence.

Essentially I’d like to install lumpy cams to give my 03 GT SC a more deep meaner sound. I’m just worried it might hurt the engine.


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[hammerhead]

Would need more info on the blown engine's - if a new can went into an old tired engine that's a possibility - I would say it wouldn't be the cam alone to cause a blown engine but a series of wrongs or age or maybe nitrous or boost on high compression... Most street cams are pretty tame and really don't make a lot of HP on their own...

[ZR]

Many of the failures in modular engines is when someone cheaps out with install and parts they should have upgraded and or replaced.

[Uncle Buck]

I've never heard of cams hurting an engine. They can hurt torque, hp and drivability if poorly selected for the setup.

[RedSN]

They can hurt torque, hp and drivability if poorly selected for the setup.

Right, but they sound cool. Especially if bored and stroked.

[Zutz2v]

I’m not looking to increase HP. Just looking for a meaner sound.

If it helps here are my specs
100k on motor
V2 blower
3.73 in rear
Intercooled
And tuned on 94
3 in borla exhaust.


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[maxwell6]

Are you referring to a lumpy cam sound,or deeper exhaust sound.

[Zutz2v]

Are you referring to a lumpy cam sound,or deeper exhaust sound.

Lumpy cam sound. I already have a deep sounding exhaust. I have a 3 inch borla cat back


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[StratGT]

I’m not looking to increase HP. Just looking for a meaner sound.


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Due to the low lift and tight duration of the stock cams, all properly installed aftermarket cams will add power.

I have Comp blower cams in my 2V. All Comp 2V cams have .550 lift but offer different durations so the installer needs to check for clearance. A spring upgrade is strongly recommended...the Comp Beehive springs are affordable but the install take time.

It's not a cheap way to go just for sound.

[Zutz2v]

Due to the low lift and tight duration of the stock cams, all properly installed aftermarket cams will add power.

I have Comp blower cams in my 2V. All Comp 2V cams have .550 lift but offer different durations so the installer needs to check for clearance. A spring upgrade is strongly recommended...the Comp Beehive springs are affordable but the install take time.

It's not a cheap way to go just for sound.

Fair enough but adding power isn’t bad either. Laffs was saying I need to know what setup I want. Now clearly I have no clue. So could you recommend a set up ? I want a lump cam.
Currently I have all stock internals with a V2 supercharger and intercooler. 3.73 in rear with stage 2 racing clutch


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