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    Cam question

    I have a chance to buy oem cams from a 2003 Mach 1. I wanted to know what's the benefits of those cams vs oem marauder cams besides Goin with a blower in the future. Is it even worth buying?

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    The cams from the Mach 1 are the same as ours. IF you wanted a small cheap upgrade you could search for a set of 96-98 cobra cams, (intakes are different, exhaust cams are the same)
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    Quote Originally Posted by rauder88 View Post
    The cams from the Mach 1 are the same as ours. IF you wanted a small cheap upgrade you could search for a set of 96-98 cobra cams, (intakes are different, exhaust cams are the same)
    Would they be install and go or require being degreed? Lots of work or as simple as removing cams and install.

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    They need degreed
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    I found a set of cobra cams for 100. Good deal?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Louisianimal View Post
    Would they be install and go or require being degreed? Lots of work or as simple as removing cams and install.
    To get the full benefit you would need to degree them.

    Quote Originally Posted by Louisianimal View Post
    I found a set of cobra cams for 100. Good deal?
    Are they 96-98 Cobra cams? Yes $100 is a good deal. Usually sell for $200-$250
    99-01 Cobra cams were slightly different.
    03-04 Cobra, Marauder and I believe Aviator cams are all the same.

    Do you need new cams? Or just looking to improve?
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    Quote Originally Posted by rauder88 View Post
    To get the full benefit you would need to degree them.



    Are they 96-98 Cobra cams? Yes $100 is a good deal. Usually sell for $200-$250
    99-01 Cobra cams were slightly different.
    03-04 Cobra, Marauder and I believe Aviator cams are all the same.

    Do you need new cams? Or just looking to improve?
    Just looking to improve. But it's a 2003 cobra with 29k.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Louisianimal View Post
    Just looking to improve. But it's a 2003 cobra with 29k.
    Lower mileage wouldn't be bad, but if you don't have any issues I wouldn't bother they are the same cams. Best bang for your buck on cams would be the 96-98 cobra cams, you can pick up 20+HP to the wheels with them degreed. You can gain more with other cams, but Stock cams can take you just about everywhere you want power wise, aftermarket cams will give you that extra inch.
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    The whole cams thing is a total waste of money on a Marauder unless you have a set of 98 Cobra intake cams you can install , and degree your self otherwise the labor to install , and degree will diminish the slight gain.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MOTOWN View Post
    The whole cams thing is a total waste of money on a Marauder unless you have a set of 98 Cobra intake cams you can install , and degree your self otherwise the labor to install , and degree will diminish the slight gain.
    Truth!! Degreeing cams. If u have to purchase the tools for the job isn't super cheap either..
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    Quote Originally Posted by WPG_Merc View Post
    This fellow would know.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Seneca View Post
    Truth!! Degreeing cams. If u have to purchase the tools for the job isn't super cheap either..
    I agree Cobra 98 would be a cheap way to go, but you better degree the cams. You'll need some tools and cam gears.

    I bought a HF Dial Indicator (I'd be happy to sell) and printed my own degreeing wheel.
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    Took me 2 days to degree my cams. Lots of trial and error.
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