OK so i have been looking into cam shafts and i must say i am really lost. I have heard aggresive idle, smooth idle, moderate idle, high rpm power, and just other things that make picking one really hard. First time i have ever messed with a cam so any suggestions or at least info would help. Engine is a 302, carb is a 4 barrle 650 Holley. Not too sure about the intake although i know its a edle brock.
2007-03-26 15:57:48 · 5 answers · asked by eortegaiii 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Ford
I'm from the old school, street, 3/4 and full race cams, now they have RV cams, mileage cams and torque cams,
pick a grinder and use his suggestion for your application.
The stock Mustang GT cam B-303 is a popular one
you can get some good suggestions from this group too
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/classicmustang/
2007-03-26 16:16:05 · answer #1 · answered by ClassicMustang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SVOMAN is really old school with 1/4 1/2 and 3/4 race well so am I Crowler stage 2 torquer 2 intake and at least 750 cfm carb Buy a couple of Hotrod mags or something similar for the latest updates and tests. Aftermarket heads wih at least 2 in. valves and small combustion chambers work bestCan't remember if the Windsor or Cleveland heads are the best
2007-03-26 17:20:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
picking the right cam for your engine, rear end ratio, and vehicle weight is one of the most important things in building and engine. this peice is essentially the brain of the whole engine. so getting the right one is important. if you have never done this type of thing before and in doubt I would start with a call to jeg's or summit and get the number to one of the cam manufactures like comp cams, crane and so forth. talk to one of there tech's tell them what you have, what rear ratio and various other things they will ask. they will make sure to steer you in the right direction of getting the perfect cam for your application. over camming or under camming is not a good thing to due. I still use there tech advice when i build some types of engines that i normally dont build for performance or race applications. good luck and hope this helps with your repair/rebuild
2007-03-26 16:36:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go old school. bore it, mill the heads, 3/4 grind, solid lifters, headers, glass pack mufflers, and maybe lake pipes, 2 fours on a high rise manifold. 4.10 locking rear end. That brings back some memories.
2007-03-26 19:32:53 · answer #4 · answered by Fordman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to www.compcams.com and fill out the pick a camshaft form. They can recommend the exact camshaft that you will need.
2007-03-27 18:32:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋