best cam upgrade for a k8?

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mbguy
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best cam upgrade for a k8?

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i know the kl-de cams are swappable and someone told me the cames out of the superharged millenia-s motor will also fit in the k8. which cams yeild the largest horsepower gain? looking to upgrade to keep my need for speed suppressed until i build and boost my 2.5. thanks

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I'm not usre I've heard of anyone putting KL cams in a K8 and then dynoing it.
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Any K series (besides the KJ) cams are swappable in all K series engines.

Be aware, if the engine comes with solid lifters, then donot use those cams. The cams require those lifters.
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Post by mx3autozam »

put kl31's in it :D

but really its kinda pointless on a k8
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Gains are gains :)
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hey if u end up doing the cams can u update and tell me how it went and if its worth it ? every time i ask i get talkin into a de or a ze and i cant swap yet lol let me know how it goes ..
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what are some companies that make cams for the KLZE like stage 2 or 3 im looking for a N/A gain in my ZE i got the straight neck right now but what else is there.
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