Cam timing on a Bcam - Northern California Ford Owners

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Posted by blkfoxbody89 (Member # 8361) on :

Hello, I am about to install a B-cam and I need to know how much I would have to retard the cam to gain power. also would this require an expensive adjustable timing gear?

lmk, and thanks,
Mike.

Posted by SPTVENM (Member # 7080) on :

-4 degrees

Posted by blkfoxbody89 (Member # 8361) on :

That sounds about right. but are you 100% sure? if thats the case, then I wouldn't have to buy an expensive adjustable timing gear.

Posted by blown95svt (Member # 8893) on :

are you still on the 86 (flat top piston) engine? if so be careful on the ptv

Posted by SPTVENM (Member # 7080) on :

quote:
Originally posted by blown95svt:
are you still on the 86 (flat top piston) engine? if so be careful on the ptv

that too

Posted by blkfoxbody89 (Member # 8361) on :

no i've got 3 choices of shortblocks the 86 a 89 or a freshly rebuilt 95. and I'm very likely going to use the 95, althought I would really like to use the 86 i'm worried about the ptv.

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