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<table border="0" cellpadding="1" cellspacing="1" width="99%" align="center"> <tr bgcolor="#000000"><td> <table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="0"> <tr bgcolor="#000099"> <td colspan="2" align="left"> <font size="2" color="#ffffff" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>T O P I C R E V I E W</b> </font></td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Jesse</b> <br /><small>Member # 312</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2003,3,4,22,17,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> I am so confused that I am going to let somebody else pick the cam for my car. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <br /><br />1965 Mustang<br /><br />1969 289 block bored .030 with 9.75-1 Federal Mogul Pistons.<br />302 crank, Summitt Stage 2 Connecting rods.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Jesse <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>67stang12s</b> <br /><small>Member # 2314</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2003,3,4,22,49,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> how much hp u got now it looks like a pretty nice set up in the 289 <br />wanna run some day 67 vs 67<br />oh yeah i heard only good things about isky and the 280 megacam and lifters or check out the next one above or below<br /> <br /> <small>[ April 04, 2003, 10:53 PM: Message edited by: 67stang12s ]</small> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>93PONY</b> <br /><small>Member # 60</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2003,3,4,22,58,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <br /><a href="http://www.flowtechinduction.com" target="_blank">www.flowtechinduction.com</a><br /><br />Other options I'd look into:<br />The Comp XE line of cams. XE274 & up. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Jesse</b> <br /><small>Member # 312</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2003,3,4,23,4,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by 67stang12s:<br /><strong>how much hp u got now it looks like a pretty nice set up in the 289 <br />wanna run some day 67 vs 67<br />oh yeah i heard only good things about isky and the 280 megacam and lifters or check out the next one above or below</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">I don't have any hp now because the car is in as many peices as it possibly could be. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> 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. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <br /><br />Jesse <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>season'd 88</b> <br /><small>Member # 169</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2003,3,4,23,12,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Jesse:<br /><strong>I am so confused that I am going to let somebody else pick the cam for my car. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <br /><br />1965 Mustang<br /><br />1969 289 block bored .030 with 9.75-1 Federal Mogul Pistons.<br />302 crank, Summitt Stage 2 Connecting rods.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Jesse</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">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. <img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>shade-tree</b> <br /><small>Member # 298</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2003,3,4,23,45,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> how about an XE 268H?<br /><br />hydraulic flat tappet, 224/230 @0.05, .509/.512 @ 110 LSA. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Jesse</b> <br /><small>Member # 312</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2003,3,4,23,51,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by season'd 88:<br /><strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by Jesse:<br /><strong>I am so confused that I am going to let somebody else pick the cam for my car. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="biggrin.gif" /> <br /><br />1965 Mustang<br /><br />1969 289 block bored .030 with 9.75-1 Federal Mogul Pistons.<br />302 crank, Summitt Stage 2 Connecting rods.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Jesse</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">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. <img border="0" alt="[patriot]" title="" src="graemlins/patriot.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">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.<br /><br />Jesse <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>season'd 88</b> <br /><small>Member # 169</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2003,3,4,23,59,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">Originally posted by shade-tree:<br /><strong>how about an XE 268H?<br /><br />hydraulic flat tappet, 224/230 @0.05, .509/.512 @ 110 LSA.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial">this one sounds better yet. i didnt realize they made the xtreme energy in a non roller type. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>st5150</b> <br /><small>Member # 51</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2003,3,5,1,11,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> Did someone mention a need for a cam guy that has experience with wicked 289's?<br /><br /><a href="http://www.wighat.com/fcr3/" target="_blank">http://www.wighat.com/fcr3/</a> <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>JK</b> <br /><small>Member # 2701</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2003,3,15,22,6,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> 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.<br />Ignition system<br />Desired power band (Example 1500 to 5500)<br />gear ratio<br />transmission<br />torque converter stall (if auto)<br />intake manifold<br />carb<br />Head castings<br />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. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#dedfdf"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>Chosen1</b> <br /><small>Member # 1906</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2003,3,16,12,57,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> 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. <br /> </font> </td></tr> <tr bgcolor="#f7f7f7"> <td valign="top" width="18%"> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> <b>JK</b> <br /><small>Member # 2701</small> </font></td> <td width="82%"> <font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial"> <img src="https://californiafords.com/ubb/posticon.gif" border="0" alt=" - " /> posted <script language="JavaScript1.3" type="text/javascript"> document.writeln(timestamp(new Date(2003,3,17,22,24,0), dfrm, tfrm, 0, 0, 0, 0)); </script><hr /> </font> <font size="2" face="Verdana, Arial"> 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. <br /> </font> </td></tr> </table></td></tr></table> <br /> <br />
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