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Is there a camshaft kit that I can buy for my 3valve without the cnc ported heads or are they necessary? And can I also boost while being cammed and fbo because I saw some guys on YouTube did it with their 3 valve and I didn't know you could add boost while also having bolt ons.
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The answer is yes to both.
You can get any cam without ported heads, although the preferred choices here would be NSR or VSR cams that maintain full VCT functionality. You could also get SPR cams but since these have much higher valve lift, you'd really need ported heads to gain maximum benefit.
If you're intent on adding forced induction, there ARE certain NA bolt ons you can do to add more power:

1. Positive displacement supercharger: LT headers, camshafts, ported heads.

2. Centrifugal supercharger: LT headers, CMCV delete or aftermarket intake manifold, camshafts, ported heads.

3. Turbo: Underdrive pulleys, CMCV delete or aftermarket intake manifold, shorty headers, camshafts, ported heads.

However I'd suggest skipping what I'd consider expensive window dressing (aftermarket intake manifold, camshafts, and ported heads) altogether and spend the money on forged rods/pistons plus an oil pump upgrade with billet gears.
Even a 62mm throttle body could be considered unnecessary. You could port your OEM unit instead.
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Do a search on You Tube for David Vizard. Deeper search "How to Choose the Right Camshaft". Keep a notebook handy because you will get an education.
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if you are going to add boost "later"; I'd suggest doing it "now" instead ... because boost will get you to the limits of the internals without any additional modifications; in other words, all the rest is a waste of money, if you are going boosted .... unless you plan to upgrade the internals to go beyond about 450 RWHP
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