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Author Topic: Stupid Head/Cam & HP question MustangNate ¯ Member # 4559 posted                              Okay, so I have an 86 Mustang GT. Engine mods include E7 heads, 70mm TB & spacer, CAI, MAF conversion, underdrive pullies, and LT headers. Also have SMOG delete, A/C delete, and P/S delete. My question is, what's the largest Ford Racing cam that I can use with this combination, I'm curious because 86 pistons are flat top with no valve reliefs. How much horsepower should I expect at the rear wheels? I would like to get an 8-9 psi Vortech supercharger, will this be okay on my engine? How much horsepower should I expect at the rear wheels with this added? If anyone knows of any websites that show what heads/cam/intake,etc.. will work on an 86 short block without installing new pistons or making modifications to the pistons (flycutting) I would appreciate it if you could post the link. Also, I heard that Summit or Jegs has a tool that you can flycut your pistons, can someone tell me a part number in case I do have to go that route? I know someone will probably say use a clay bar to check the piston to valve clearance, but in order to do that I would have to spend $200 on the cam and it possibly might not work, then I'm out $200 and have a cam I can't use. Anyways, all help appreciated. Thanks. -------------------- 1989 Mustang LX Vert, 5.0 Auto Posts: 1032 | From: Chico | Registered: May 2004  |  : 92stangLX ¯ Member # 3252 posted                              You can try searching on this site: http://www.foureyedpride.com/ Posts: 5302 | From: San Francisco | Registered: Sep 2003  |  : AJBlackGT ¯ Member # 3936 posted                              I would flycut the pistons anyway, since it will allow you to run ant cam you want. I think the better of the ford cams is the f cam. I dont have a part number for the flycutting tool, but just search summit for an iskenderian fly cutting tool, it aint that hard to do. -------------------- 90 Notch Posts: 1896 | From: Sacramento | Registered: Dec 2003  |  : Krz88lx ¯ Member # 4261 posted                                 no aftermarket cam will work with that shortblock. i have the same combo as you, just notch the pistons im about to do that. what size belt you using for that set up? -------------------- Krz4rd5 Posts: 1286 | From: san jOse | Registered: Mar 2004  |  : GOTULKN ¯ Member # 4933 posted                              flycut the pistons... there is a machine shop here in sac that can do it without taking them out of the block.... 250.00 is what he charges -------------------- Happiness is being stroked and blown Posts: 732 | From: Nor Cal | Registered: Oct 2004  |  :

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