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I just need to know what size and and the best one to get for my 96 ranger? Any ideas on what cam to get??
 
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big cam(s) will help your high end, but hurt your drivability and low end. It is not a good modification for a daily driven vehicle. You will also need to modify your fuel and timing tables or it will not run correctly. Looks like you need to do some more research before you post this.
 

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A mild cam can be a great thing for a daily driven vehicle. It's best to have other supporting mods first though
 
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well then what do you recomend
 
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Contact the Cam Manufacture and ask them for there advice, they know their product better than anyone. Very few people on this site have cammed a 3.0.
 
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either way, mild cam or big cam - you absolutely need a tune
 
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