Need help with a cam

SLYTAPEX

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I'm thinking about switching the cam to something bigger while the engine is out. I'm not doing the actual work on the engine, I'm not a mechanic and don't know more than the basics.
Can you guys tell me if there are any reasons I shouldn't put one of the stage 4 cams in? If there isn't a major drawback then I'm going to. Currently a 71 mm vgt w/ 250/100's in a completely built engine, very soon to switch over to a grown up set up with non vgt and big injectors etc. pistons are cut so I'm good there. Thank you in advance for any help!
 

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Just remember its 30+ hours of labor to swap it out, so if it doesnt work out youre looking at paying to have your whole motor torn down and put back together
 

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whats the truck used for? street truck ? daily? track only ? if its a track only monster, throw the biggest cam at it. if you drive it on the street , stick with around a stage 2.. beyond that they really start to move the power from the low end up to the top end. youll lose drivability , would be smokey and hotter down low , but would wake up up top.
 

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whats the truck used for? street truck ? daily? track only ? if its a track only monster, throw the biggest cam at it. if you drive it on the street , stick with around a stage 2.. beyond that they really start to move the power from the low end up to the top end. youll lose drivability , would be smokey and hotter down low , but would wake up up top.

Gotcha, thanks for the info! That gives me something to think about. Truck is just a toy, going to make it fast & drive it a bit then move on to another. Engine will probably be for sale in year!😂
 

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