I want to upgrade my Cam....

patton98 · Post by **patton98** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 9:06 pm

but what else should i do while in im there?....springs? retainers??....and what cam should i go with?

Post by **racer12306** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:13 pm

what are you trying to do?

that is the more important question.

patton98 · Post by **patton98** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:28 pm

im trying to get more power/acceleration

excon · Post by **excon** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:49 pm

you have an r/t... lucky... be happy with the accelleration you have!

...you'd need new springs depending on how much extra lift there was. not sure about retainers.

Post by **occasional demons** » Thu Dec 11, 2008 10:52 pm

Since you have an '02 R/T, the upgrades will be
an '01 R/T cam/Comp 200/Crane 12
Comp 400
Crane 14
Your spring/retainers are good for the first two, and depending on who you talk to the 14 as well. The Crane springs/retainer will set you back some $$$.
the 400 is prolly the best choice. The Crane 14 is mainly top end power that peaks above the redline.
There may be other options out there, but those are the most popular.

Post by **racer12306** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 7:19 am

patton98 wrote:im trying to get more power/acceleration

well obviously...

a cam will make or break an engine combo.

patton98 · Post by **patton98** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 9:19 am

excon: i know im lucky to have an r/t but im getting bored and ive never really some major engine mod. so why not?

esteinmaier · Post by **esteinmaier** » Fri Dec 12, 2008 10:54 am

The 400 is about as big as I would go with stock redline. Past that, you need better management to be able to deliver the power that it's capable of. Hell, you'd do better with better management with a comp 400, but you won't cripple your car without it.

patton98 · Post by **patton98** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:10 pm

ok so i just found out my car isnt an r/t it was sold to me as an r/t but its not....i didnt know much about cars when i first got it and didnt know that the r/t's had the mag motor...MINE DONT...im so pissed but i guess now i need a mag intake and a mag cam...anyone have them laying around?

Post by **occasional demons** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:30 pm

Is the eighth digit of your VIN a "C" or an "F"? Maybe the previous owner sold the IM before trading it in or selling it to you. If you bought it from a dealer, you might have some recourse, tho they prolly covered their butts in the paperwork somewhere. Now, if it is an "F" , then possibly under the emissions laws, ie: there are missing emissions parts; (as in what the car came equipped with) the seller is responsible to replace them.

You may need to take them to court, but being against Federal/State laws, they don't stand much chance. Sometimes the EPA can be a good thing.
Check the FS boards for a cam/intake. Check behind the timing cover by the t'stat housing to see if R/T is cast into the head if your VIN is "F".

Edit: looking in your garage, it looks like the rear bumper cover is an SE style. Not that it means much. Car has been de badged, so no way to tell there.

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 12:43 pm

I have it on pretty good authority that his car isn't a R/T

Cabbs · Post by **Cabbs** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 3:20 pm

Look under the hood. If you have a plastic intake manifold it's not a R/T.

03blackrt · Post by **03blackrt** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 5:01 pm

They never made 02 r/t's in Solar Yellow.

patton98 · Post by **patton98** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 9:12 pm

Its def. not an r/t i ran the vin number

Post by **occasional demons** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 9:34 pm

Meh, look at the bright side, you still have 9.8:1 C.R.