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Posted by Jesse (Member # 312) on :

I am so confused that I am going to let somebody else pick the cam for my car. [Big Grin]

1965 Mustang

1969 289 block bored .030 with 9.75-1 Federal Mogul Pistons.
302 crank, Summitt Stage 2 Connecting rods.

I was planning on using the Edelbrock aluminum heads with the smaller valves. I would like a somewhat rough idle and am looking for a good amount of power out of the motor.

Jesse

Posted by 67stang12s (Member # 2314) on :

how much hp u got now it looks like a pretty nice set up in the 289
wanna run some day 67 vs 67
oh yeah i heard only good things about isky and the 280 megacam and lifters or check out the next one above or below

[ April 04, 2003, 10:53 PM: Message edited by: 67stang12s ]

Posted by 93PONY (Member # 60) on :

[Big Grin]

www.flowtechinduction.com

Other options I'd look into:
The Comp XE line of cams. XE274 & up.

Posted by Jesse (Member # 312) on :

quote:
Originally posted by 67stang12s:
how much hp u got now it looks like a pretty nice set up in the 289
wanna run some day 67 vs 67
oh yeah i heard only good things about isky and the 280 megacam and lifters or check out the next one above or below

I don't have any hp now because the car is in as many peices as it possibly could be. [Big Grin]

I am doing a full restoration and hoping for 300+ to the wheels. I would probably be willing to run you when it is all finished and broken in. [Big Grin]

Jesse

Posted by season'd 88 (Member # 169) on :

quote:
Originally posted by Jesse:
I am so confused that I am going to let somebody else pick the cam for my car.

1965 Mustang

1969 289 block bored .030 with 9.75-1 Federal Mogul Pistons.
302 crank, Summitt Stage 2 Connecting rods.

I was planning on using the Edelbrock aluminum heads with the smaller valves. I would like a somewhat rough idle and am looking for a good amount of power out of the motor.

Jesse

hey Jesse, remember me? my cousin bought those wheels off you. i am by no means a cam expert but ive seen very good results from the comp cams line up. might i suggest a 280H. [patriot]

Posted by shade-tree (Member # 298) on :

how about an XE 268H?

hydraulic flat tappet, 224/230 @0.05, .509/.512 @ 110 LSA.

Posted by Jesse (Member # 312) on :

quote:
Originally posted by season'd 88:

quote:
Originally posted by Jesse:
I am so confused that I am going to let somebody else pick the cam for my car.

1965 Mustang

1969 289 block bored .030 with 9.75-1 Federal Mogul Pistons.
302 crank, Summitt Stage 2 Connecting rods.

I was planning on using the Edelbrock aluminum heads with the smaller valves. I would like a somewhat rough idle and am looking for a good amount of power out of the motor.

Jesse
hey Jesse, remember me? my cousin bought those wheels off you. i am by no means a cam expert but ive seen very good results from the comp cams line up. might i suggest a 280H.

I remember you. What's up? Does your cousin still have those wheels on his truck? I was looking at the 280H lineup and am probably going to order one tomorrow. Too bad Summitt tries to make it difficult to get a "kit" that would suit my needs.

Jesse

Posted by season'd 88 (Member # 169) on :

quote:
Originally posted by shade-tree:
how about an XE 268H?

hydraulic flat tappet, 224/230 @0.05, .509/.512 @ 110 LSA.

this one sounds better yet. i didnt realize they made the xtreme energy in a non roller type.

Posted by st5150 (Member # 51) on :

Did someone mention a need for a cam guy that has experience with wicked 289's?

http://www.wighat.com/fcr3/

Posted by JK (Member # 2701) on :

I need alot more info then what you gave to try to pick a cam. Answer the following questions and we should be able to nail it.
Ignition system
Desired power band (Example 1500 to 5500)
gear ratio
transmission
torque converter stall (if auto)
intake manifold
carb
Head castings
these are the things to consider when picking a cam as well as knowing what the different specs of a cam will make the engine do. I.E. lobe seperation. duration @.050" lift, and lobe centers.

Posted by Chosen1 (Member # 1906) on :

JK brings up several necessary things to consider about picking up a cam. Assuming, that everything else is stock or close to it, the 268 or 280 series comp cams are pretty good, especially if you want a lopier idle. another thing to consider are valve reliefs and springs.

Posted by JK (Member # 2701) on :

Well Valve Springs are easy. Buy the ones recomended by the manufacturer for that cam and you will be good to go. As far as valve reliefs the casting of the head will determine that then we will see if any blending or proting will be necessary.

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