Best Cam to get for 2005 sohc neon

LionheartedSXT · Post by **LionheartedSXT** » Sat Jun 07, 2008 9:50 pm

So im stuck between getting the crane cam 12 or 14...I was initially going to get the #12 because I read that it is good for spooling turbo quickly and reduces lag time on MPX's website...but i've read other threads that said #14 works better or is a better choice...Any suggestions??

Adionik · Post by **Adionik** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 12:41 am

The last time Kalevra asked this I was a smartass....but i'll be nice and say #12

Jerome Adams · Post by **Jerome Adams** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 12:41 am

I have been told that you need fuel managment to pull fuel at idle with the crane 14. The overlap causes the computer to freak out and add fuel.

Check out the comp 200 or comp 400 as well.

Hudson_Neon · Post by **Hudson_Neon** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 2:15 am

i have a 12 in my '04. good cam. barely a differance cause of the NGC, but still a good cam

contagious18 · Post by **contagious18** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 7:49 am

i got a mag cam off an 03

Hudson_Neon · Post by **Hudson_Neon** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 10:34 am

^ that's an upgrade too...

but nothing against contagious, try to find an '01 mag cam. they're the slightst bit better

Swordfish2Cowboy · Post by **Swordfish2Cowboy** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 11:20 am

I think I remember hearing that the magnum cam is about the same as a Crane 12.

LionheartedSXT · Post by **LionheartedSXT** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 12:10 pm

ok so i can use the mag cam and not have to upgrade my valve springs correct? And also any recomendations on cam gears?

DJ CptnCrnch · Post by **DJ CptnCrnch** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 8:18 pm

i have a comp 400 in a mag head...very nice

Jerome Adams · Post by **Jerome Adams** » Sun Jun 08, 2008 10:09 pm

DJ...you got any dyno results or 1/4 mile times? I am on my way to where you are and just wondering if you had any numbers...

contagious18 · Post by **contagious18** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:36 am

Hudson_Neon wrote:^ that's an upgrade too...

but nothing against contagious, try to find an '01 mag cam. they're the slightst bit better

none takin, yea da 01's better but i didnt want to wait until one came up so i got da 03.

DJ CptnCrnch · Post by **DJ CptnCrnch** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:56 am

Jerome Adams wrote:DJ...you got any dyno results or 1/4 mile times? I am on my way to where you are and just wondering if you had any numbers...

no haven't had time to get to the track...been fixing little problems with the car....right now im waiting on a new front spring bc mine cracked...and i have a new under drive pulley to put on bc i bent mine when i put the head on.

kc2005ptgt · Post by **kc2005ptgt** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 2:20 am

DJ CptnCrnch wrote:
Jerome Adams wrote:DJ...you got any dyno results or 1/4 mile times? I am on my way to where you are and just wondering if you had any numbers...
no haven't had time to get to the track...been fixing little problems with the car....right now im waiting on a new front spring bc mine cracked...and i have a new under drive pulley to put on bc i bent mine when i put the head on.

I have mag head with comp 400 cam... 144 whp 126trq... 15.8 1/4, but that was without the cam

So the best time I have with cam is not known yet.

Jerome Adams · Post by **Jerome Adams** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 11:32 am

kc2002acr wrote: I have mag head with comp 400 cam... 144 whp 126trq... 15.8 1/4, but that was without the cam So the best time I have with cam is not known yet.

Is that with the DOHC pistons as well? I was figuring I would be around 140-150 with just the P&P mag head decked .03, the mag intake, and the comp 400...