Crane Camshaft

Adam_T · Post by **Adam_T** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 8:41 pm

Anyone have this part installed on their car with the valve springs? Stage 1 that is. I cant find any dyno reports on the crane camshafts on the internet on how it does for your car.

Post by **Diablo0** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 1:18 am

Moved to General Discussion as this isn't a review of a part and is a question.

satrnbmb · Post by **satrnbmb** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 11:25 am

WTH is a stage 1 crane cam? I've never heard one of their products referred to that way.

Adam_T · Post by **Adam_T** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 3:02 pm

Haha. Its a Crane(brand) Stage 1 Camshaft

Post by **racer12306** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 3:10 pm

please link us to the cam you are referencing. we are familiar with crane number their cams 10, 12, 14, 16, etc

bad04srt · Post by **bad04srt** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 3:24 pm

ya....no such thing as a crane stage 1 camshaft....

satrnbmb · Post by **satrnbmb** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 4:42 pm

Adam_T wrote:Haha. Its a Crane(brand) Stage 1 Camshaft

How about a link to this "stage" before you start laughing. Usually you'll only see Crane Camshafts listed as Crane 10, crane 12, crane 14 (what's installed in my car), or their part number 158-0014 for instance. Nowhere on the http://www.cranecams.com website in the Neon SOHC section do I see anything listed as "Stage 1." I really hope there isn't a reseller out there labelling Crane Cams as stage 1, stage 2, etc.

Adam_T · Post by **Adam_T** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 5:55 pm

im not laughing as in " making fun of any of you " so dont get the wrong impression. i have posted before that im new at this whole after market thing and the speed styles shop in charlotte NC was on the phone with crane getting a recommendation about the camshafts and he goes " they said stage 1 for your car "

so....dunno?

Post by **racer12306** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 6:13 pm

something doesnt sound right about that. crane has never referred to their cams in "stages".

here are crane 10, 12, 14
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch ... 4294846476

satrnbmb · Post by **satrnbmb** » Fri Jan 05, 2007 11:57 pm

OK, this is only my opinion, but I think anyone that refers to a product incorrectly as "stages" (mopar's turbo upgrades for the SRT notwithstanding because that's what they ARE named) might not be the best folks to buy engine internals from. You might want to see if they are referring the "stage 1" cam that's actually something else (look at the part numbers).

There's been enough people putting cams in their cars around here I'm sure they can translate.

bad04srt · Post by **bad04srt** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 12:23 am

ya....i looked into this a little thinking that maybe by some slim chance they refer to the springs in stages....and as i correctly guessed, they do not....they only make one valve spring for neons so it is not a "staged" item....as stated before, the crane cams are 10, 12, 14.....any bigger crane is not smart on a street car....

Adam_T · Post by **Adam_T** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 11:45 am

which is the best crane camshaft to put into my car? can anyone help?

bad04srt · Post by **bad04srt** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 12:39 pm

it depends on what you want....14 is the most power for a street cam...but your stock springs wont handle the extra lift...a 12 is best for your stock springs but magnum or crane springs will handle the 14

Adam_T · Post by **Adam_T** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 12:47 pm

if i get the crane 14 with the matching valve springs, then i should be good then right? no other things i have to do to allow that one correct?

Post by **racer12306** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 12:55 pm

if you go with the 14 your usable power will probably be beyond the rev limiter. if it were me i would get a 12 or a magnum cam

Silver2gn4me · Post by **Silver2gn4me** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 1:36 pm

Stay away from Speed Syles. They dont know shit about Neons!! All they know are Hondus!!

neonpla · Post by **neonpla** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 3:00 pm

*Chants* Search Search Search Search, *Walks away.*

03blackrt · Post by **03blackrt** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 3:31 pm

Crower callers their cams Stage 1, Stage 2, Stage 3...

Maybe you were confusing CRane and CRower ??? But Crower only offers DOHC. I would go for a Comp 400 if you will be NA. They have the best NA lift/duration/timing. Cranes are better for boost. IMO

Adam_T · Post by **Adam_T** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 3:59 pm

any shops in charlotte NC you guys reccomend for neons? dude that lives in south charlotte. help? i cant find anywhere.

so i guess i should just stick with the Crane Camshaft 12 then eh? haha.

neonpla · Post by **neonpla** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 4:59 pm

i think this is OB playing a trick on us.. he acts just how OB use to act

Post by **racer12306** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 5:31 pm

bad04srt · Post by **bad04srt** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 6:52 pm

neonpla wrote:i think this is OB playing a trick on us.. he acts just how OB use to act

used to? lol

Silver2gn4me · Post by **Silver2gn4me** » Sun Jan 07, 2007 6:59 pm

The only place I would send you to is GMP performance. Ask for Steve, he is the owner. Tell him Jason Stewart sent you. Other than them there isnt really a good shop around here.