Clarify please? Options

[6G96GT]

I am looking into webcams from Import Performance Parts. I didn't know they were only 30 miles from me. Anyway, they have an option for the webcams for $569 and the valve lift is .322, duration is 244 degrees, and the duration @ .050 is 218 degrees. Is this the basic overall improvement setup for a basic plug and play installation? Will this potentially do harm to my engine block that has 180K miles (compression wise)? Also, do I need to do any upgrades at all whatsoever? Thanks!

[Mstoochn]

I am looking into webcams from Import Performance Parts. I didn't know they were only 30 miles from me. Anyway, they have an option for the webcams for $569 and the valve lift is .322, duration is 244 degrees, and the duration @ .050 is 218 degrees. Is this the basic overall improvement setup for a basic plug and play installation? Will this potentially do harm to my engine block that has 180K miles (compression wise)? Also, do I need to do any upgrades at all whatsoever? Thanks!

any modifications will effect the engine, thought about taking the big boy apart cleaning it up and replacing seals/gaskets. if you plan to add a reasonable amount of HP, i would suggest doing so!!! (Metal Headgasket!!!!!!! piston rings, and valve seals)

[presure2]

you dont need to touch the bottom end for cams, they arnt going enough tq to worry about the bottom end.
those are a mild cam, that will give you a little more punch pretty much thruout the whole rpm band, with bigger gains coming over 5k rpm.

dont ever put a metal headgasket between a block and head that hasnt been properly preped for it, they tend to leak.

at 180k, the most important thing to do is just make sure your regular matinence is done, and fix any leaking seals ect.
the cams wont hurt the motor at all provided they are installed and shimmed properly.

[6G96GT]

Thanks, that's awesome and good to know. I was going to wait and see where my block was at in the spring next year but I'll make a trip up to import perf. friday and start working on the webcam project now! I'd like to have them installed by the end of June or mid July at the latest.

[Dragondog]

you dont need to touch the bottom end for cams, they arnt going enough tq to worry about the bottom end.
those are a mild cam, that will give you a little more punch pretty much thruout the whole rpm band, with bigger gains coming over 5k rpm.

dont ever put a metal headgasket between a block and head that hasnt been properly preped for it, they tend to leak.

at 180k, the most important thing to do is just make sure your regular matinence is done, and fix any leaking seals ect.
the cams wont hurt the motor at all provided they are installed and shimmed properly.

how do you preped for the metal gasket? sry if that was a stupid question

[presure2]

you dont need to touch the bottom end for cams, they arnt going enough tq to worry about the bottom end.
those are a mild cam, that will give you a little more punch pretty much thruout the whole rpm band, with bigger gains coming over 5k rpm.

dont ever put a metal headgasket between a block and head that hasnt been properly preped for it, they tend to leak.

at 180k, the most important thing to do is just make sure your regular matinence is done, and fix any leaking seals ect.
the cams wont hurt the motor at all provided they are installed and shimmed properly.

how do you preped for the metal gasket? sry if that was a stupid question

a metal headgasket requires a certain "RA" number (its basicly how smooth the head and block sufaces are) that is smoother than what is required for a composite one.
its done by a machine shop.

[Dragondog]

ic thx....and are these metal gaskets better then the composite ones?

[Mstoochn]

ic thx....and are these metal gaskets better then the composite ones?

if they are sealing properly they are more effective than composite, especial if you are going to Boost your engine