Tell me about my cam

PolishSasquatch · May 2nd, 2009, 06:29 PM

Trying to figure out waht has been done to my engine, Im guessing it has aftermarket rockers? (1.6 vs...??)

JBIGBOOTSY · May 2nd, 2009, 08:23 PM

That seems to be a decent cam. int .520" @ 236* ex .538 @ 246*.

1slo5.0 · May 2nd, 2009, 09:41 PM

Originally Posted by PolishSasquatch

Trying to figure out waht has been done to my engine, Im guessing it has aftermarket rockers? (1.6 vs...??)

Sell it. Ford Racing hydraulic flat tappet cam. Its useless. A cam card won't tell you what rockers are on your engine, you will have to pull a valve cover.

ViperblueGT · May 2nd, 2009, 10:23 PM

that's not bad on the lift .... thats not a really rowdy cam but it's not horrible...and yeah the cam is not gonna tell you what rockers you have but if the lift is that on 1.6 then the lift will be 552 571 with 1.7's just do ya know

PolishSasquatch · May 3rd, 2009, 11:44 AM

Originally Posted by Darrell

Sell it. Ford Racing hydraulic flat tappet cam. Its useless. A cam card won't tell you what rockers are on your engine, you will have to pull a valve cover.

lol some people tell me its decent some people tell me its shit. It doesnt idle the way I want to (too tame). What are some suggestions on what kind fo cam I should get? Looking for a nice lopey idle, good low-mid range torque, midrange horsepower

JBIGBOOTSY · May 3rd, 2009, 12:19 PM

Yea, I overlooked the fact that its a flat tappet. I assumed it was a roller.

93mustank · May 3rd, 2009, 01:37 PM

Originally Posted by ViperblueGT

that's not bad on the lift .... thats not a really rowdy cam but it's not horrible...and yeah the cam is not gonna tell you what rockers you have but if the lift is that on 1.6 then the lift will be 552 571 with 1.7's just do ya know

You can tell how rowdy a cam is by lift huh........

What is this camshaft in?

PolishSasquatch · May 3rd, 2009, 04:32 PM

a carbed 302 from an 85

ViperblueGT · May 3rd, 2009, 04:36 PM

no you tell how rowdy it is by the duration thats' why i put the periods in there between the lift and that.......

93mustank · May 3rd, 2009, 07:59 PM

Wtf.......

Sounds like you know alot about cams sir....

Can you explan to me why this cam would not be too rowdy in a 302????????

GoodOleBoyzRacin · May 3rd, 2009, 08:06 PM

looks to be a decent sized cam to me.........

superbean · May 3rd, 2009, 09:02 PM

Originally Posted by ViperblueGT

no you tell how rowdy it is by the duration thats' why i put the periods in there between the lift and that.......

lol rowdy doesn't mean fast.

I bet a lot of people with a stock cam and 1.7 rockers will run better times than guys with rowdy cams.

1slo5.0 · May 4th, 2009, 01:25 AM

Originally Posted by 93mustank

Wtf.......

Sounds like you know alot about cams sir....

Can you explan to me why this cam would not be too rowdy in a 302????????

I wonder if its a 3/4 race cam......

1slo5.0 · May 4th, 2009, 01:26 AM

What is a rowdy cam anyway? What makes a cam rowdy?

93mustank · May 4th, 2009, 01:28 AM

Originally Posted by Darrell

I wonder if its a 3/4 race cam......

Its a 5/16 reverse split pattern asymetrical sadi core cam ....matched with .600 lift springs its un-stopable

1slo5.0 · May 4th, 2009, 01:34 AM

Originally Posted by 93mustank

Its a 5/16 reverse split pattern asymetrical sadi core cam ....matched with .600 lift springs its un-stopable

That's rowdy!

JBIGBOOTSY · May 4th, 2009, 05:51 AM

Originally Posted by Darrell

What is a rowdy cam anyway? What makes a cam rowdy?

It's one that gets drunk and swings at you without notice.

dr.gonzo! · May 4th, 2009, 05:58 AM

lol yeah, they dont like it when you make fun of their journals. Mutha fucka keeps a diary yo!

PolishSasquatch · May 4th, 2009, 11:49 AM

lol so bottom line. Is my cam decent or should I swap it for something more eccentric? (I havent been able to drive the car yet as its not insured)

1slo5.0 · May 4th, 2009, 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by PolishSasquatch

lol so bottom line. Is my cam decent or should I swap it for something more eccentric? (I havent been able to drive the car yet as its not insured)

No its not decent. I'd take a factory HO roller cam over that cam.

May 2nd, 2009, 06:29 PM	#1
PolishSasquatch Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 97 iTrader: 0 reviews	Tell me about my cam Trying to figure out waht has been done to my engine, Im guessing it has aftermarket rockers? (1.6 vs...??)

May 2nd, 2009, 08:23 PM	#2
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	That seems to be a decent cam. int .520" @ 236* ex .538 @ 246*. __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

May 2nd, 2009, 10:23 PM	#4
ViperblueGT Newbie 1988 mustang GT 13.06@106.09 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Posts: 30 iTrader: 0 reviews	that's not bad on the lift .... thats not a really rowdy cam but it's not horrible...and yeah the cam is not gonna tell you what rockers you have but if the lift is that on 1.6 then the lift will be 552 571 with 1.7's just do ya know __________________ 88 mustang 5.0 e7 heads edelbrock intake mezeire electric water pump... electric fan... f cam 4.10 gears t-5 tranny best pass 13.06 @ 106.09

May 3rd, 2009, 12:19 PM	#6
JBIGBOOTSY MM Fanatic 1990 LX hatch Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Hobart Indiana Posts: 4,391 iTrader: 0 reviews	Yea, I overlooked the fact that its a flat tappet. I assumed it was a roller. __________________ Bolt-on Abraham Lincoln Log motor. With extra wiring.

May 3rd, 2009, 04:36 PM	#9
ViperblueGT Newbie 1988 mustang GT 13.06@106.09 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Lee's Summit Posts: 30 iTrader: 0 reviews	no you tell how rowdy it is by the duration thats' why i put the periods in there between the lift and that....... __________________ 88 mustang 5.0 e7 heads edelbrock intake mezeire electric water pump... electric fan... f cam 4.10 gears t-5 tranny best pass 13.06 @ 106.09

May 3rd, 2009, 04:32 PM	#8
PolishSasquatch Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 97 iTrader: 0 reviews	a carbed 302 from an 85

May 3rd, 2009, 07:59 PM	#10
93mustank Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 3,014 iTrader: 1 reviews	Wtf....... Sounds like you know alot about cams sir.... Can you explan to me why this cam would not be too rowdy in a 302???????? __________________ PeteAndersonRacing.com Last edited by 93mustank; May 3rd, 2009 at 08:37 PM.

May 3rd, 2009, 08:06 PM	#11
GoodOleBoyzRacin Regular 1990 Mustang GT 13.64 @ 101 MPH Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Memphis, TN Posts: 324 iTrader: 0 reviews	looks to be a decent sized cam to me......... __________________ 90 Ford Mustang 5.0 T5- BROKE 1.9 60' on street tires13.64 @ 101 MPH 89 Ford Mustang coupe- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nIrzcQz3_8

May 4th, 2009, 01:26 AM	#14
1slo5.0 MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 11,375 iTrader: 1 reviews	What is a rowdy cam anyway? What makes a cam rowdy? __________________ My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm.... ***1988 Mustang GT - Stock....almost

May 4th, 2009, 11:49 AM	#19
PolishSasquatch Regular Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 97 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol so bottom line. Is my cam decent or should I swap it for something more eccentric? (I havent been able to drive the car yet as its not insured)

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