F or E

Traidmarx · July 2nd, 2009, 11:28 PM

i'm doing some research i've searched a few threads trying to get the right information i need, i can get either cam dirt cheap, its going in a DD car so i was gonna do the alphabet cam for now, from what i was reading and i guess correct me if any part of this is wrong. But the F cam makes more top end power so i'm assuming that since i have the 4.30's that the F Cam would help me in the upper rpms to keep the motor pulling longer to make the rpm range more efficient. I don't plan on putting the cam in without the a set of heads and intake. So i was curious what would be the best combo as far as setting that up i'm not looking to spend a ton on the heads and intake. Reason i'm not waiting and spending more on the H/C/I set up is because i'm wanting to get a block and kinda put things together piece by piece over the next year or so. oh and i will also be spraying a 150 shot but the car will be tuned for it. also could i get alway with using 1.7's with this cam or should i stick with 1.6's. Thanks for any advice you guys can give in advance.

ReverendDexter · July 2nd, 2009, 11:32 PM

If it's going in a DD, wouldn't it be better to chase midrange power instead of top end? My OHC DDs spend >90% of their life under 2300 rpm, the pushrod cars usually under 1800.

Traidmarx · July 2nd, 2009, 11:36 PM

Originally Posted by ReverendDexter

If it's going in a DD, wouldn't it be better to chase midrange power instead of top end? My OHC DDs spend >90% of their life under 2300 rpm, the pushrod cars usually under 1800.

well no not really because i'm already in high rpms when i'm just crusing...at like 35-40 mph in 5th gear i'm already at 2200-2300 rpms anyway.

the main problem with the car now is the 4.30's run thru the rpm's so fast i have to short shift the car most of the time just to get it in the power range in the next gear.

95BlackStang · July 2nd, 2009, 11:42 PM

Originally Posted by Traidmarx

well no not really because i'm already in high rpms when i'm just crusing...at like 35-40 mph in 5th gear i'm already at 2200-2300 rpms anyway.

you must get good gas milage

Traidmarx · July 2nd, 2009, 11:43 PM

yea its def. not winning any MPG awards haha...sad thing is i do mostly highway driving so i'm usually driving at 60-65 mph and around 2700 rpms....

ReverendDexter · July 2nd, 2009, 11:46 PM

Ah, reading comprehension fail - I didn't realize that the 4.30s were already installed.

sickfox · July 2nd, 2009, 11:50 PM

Originally Posted by Traidmarx

yea its def. not winning any MPG awards haha...sad thing is i do mostly highway driving so i'm usually driving at 60-65 mph and around 2700 rpms....

why those gears if its a dd and on highway alot? downgrade maybe??

Traidmarx · July 2nd, 2009, 11:51 PM

lol yea i've thought about swapping but it seems to pull good i don't mind the bad mpg, its not horrible, i'll give up a lil bit of mpg to make up for performance...plus i got the gears used for $50 and they only had about 1500 miles on them...when the car was wrecked.

sickfox · July 2nd, 2009, 11:54 PM

Originally Posted by Traidmarx

lol yea i've thought about swapping but it seems to pull good i don't mind the bad mpg, its not horrible, i'll give up a lil bit of mpg to make up for performance...plus i got the gears used for $50 and they only had about 1500 miles on them...when the car was wrecked.

i see, well i bet it pulls nice. i have 3.73's there good for me but i dont know anything better LOL so im sure its harder to down size. i do have a set of 4.10's i could swap. how much difference would i see?? altho i am happy with a 3.73.

Traidmarx · July 2nd, 2009, 11:55 PM

my friend swapped 3.73's to 4.10's and it felt a lot better...but then again he has a 97 Cobra so he's got more rpms to go through.

sickfox · July 2nd, 2009, 11:59 PM

Originally Posted by Traidmarx

my friend swapped 3.73's to 4.10's and it felt a lot better...but then again he has a 97 Cobra so he's got more rpms to go through.

yeah, idk i might stick with the 3.73's im not gonna be at the track or anything. and i can get some cash for the setup. i have everything needed. plus it will pay for a new compressor or a new stud welder

flattusmaximus78 · July 3rd, 2009, 12:05 AM

The fcam to me never felt to strong in its advertised rpm range. But then again I was on stock springs, so it never prob worked to it's full potential. I'm just here to remind you to get new springs lol.

I'm about to do a spring swap with the heads on the car this sat.

Traidmarx · July 3rd, 2009, 12:11 AM

yea def. was gonna do new springs...and hardened push rods,etc.

superbean · July 3rd, 2009, 01:14 AM

skip the f cam.

Lind · July 3rd, 2009, 01:21 AM

how much are you getting one of these cams for? you can get a custom ground cam from jay for $300 to work best for your set up, just a thought

93hatch · July 3rd, 2009, 02:21 AM

steeda #19

93mustank · July 3rd, 2009, 11:34 AM

Waste of time

flattusmaximus78 · July 3rd, 2009, 01:33 PM

He already acknowledged this thoough.

Traidmarx · July 3rd, 2009, 03:53 PM

i'm not looking to make some crazy unthinkable horsepower with it, just wanted a mild
H/C/I while i took my time and put together something like a 347 with a set good heads and stuff...but anyway thanks for the replies i won't bring it back up.

White Thunder · July 3rd, 2009, 11:50 PM

back in the 80s they called the f cam camzilla lol

July 2nd, 2009, 11:32 PM	#2
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,217 iTrader: 0 reviews	If it's going in a DD, wouldn't it be better to chase midrange power instead of top end? My OHC DDs spend >90% of their life under 2300 rpm, the pushrod cars usually under 1800. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\ Buy my Bronco, special deal for MM folks

July 2nd, 2009, 11:43 PM	#5
Traidmarx Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT SLOWER THAN OLD PEOPLE FUCK..:-( Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Roanoke,VA Posts: 2,079 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea its def. not winning any MPG awards haha...sad thing is i do mostly highway driving so i'm usually driving at 60-65 mph and around 2700 rpms.... __________________ 1995 Mustang GT..4.30's,BBK Longtubes, Off Road X-Pipe,Magnaflow Catback,BBK Intake,BBK Underdrive Pulleys Walbro 255lph pump,accel dizzy,MSD Coil,MSD 8.5 Super Conductors,front sway bar removed, more coming soon.

July 2nd, 2009, 11:46 PM	#6
ReverendDexter Priest of the Car Gods Clapped-out '90 GT 'vert ~5.5 seconds off TTOD :( Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Rohnert Park, CA Posts: 13,217 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ah, reading comprehension fail - I didn't realize that the 4.30s were already installed. __________________ O o /¯/______________________ \|BLAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!!! \_\ Buy my Bronco, special deal for MM folks

July 2nd, 2009, 11:51 PM	#8
Traidmarx Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT SLOWER THAN OLD PEOPLE FUCK..:-( Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Roanoke,VA Posts: 2,079 iTrader: 0 reviews	lol yea i've thought about swapping but it seems to pull good i don't mind the bad mpg, its not horrible, i'll give up a lil bit of mpg to make up for performance...plus i got the gears used for $50 and they only had about 1500 miles on them...when the car was wrecked. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT..4.30's,BBK Longtubes, Off Road X-Pipe,Magnaflow Catback,BBK Intake,BBK Underdrive Pulleys Walbro 255lph pump,accel dizzy,MSD Coil,MSD 8.5 Super Conductors,front sway bar removed, more coming soon.

July 2nd, 2009, 11:55 PM	#10
Traidmarx Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT SLOWER THAN OLD PEOPLE FUCK..:-( Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Roanoke,VA Posts: 2,079 iTrader: 0 reviews	my friend swapped 3.73's to 4.10's and it felt a lot better...but then again he has a 97 Cobra so he's got more rpms to go through. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT..4.30's,BBK Longtubes, Off Road X-Pipe,Magnaflow Catback,BBK Intake,BBK Underdrive Pulleys Walbro 255lph pump,accel dizzy,MSD Coil,MSD 8.5 Super Conductors,front sway bar removed, more coming soon.

July 2nd, 2009, 11:28 PM	#1
Traidmarx Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT SLOWER THAN OLD PEOPLE FUCK..:-( Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Roanoke,VA Posts: 2,079 iTrader: 0 reviews	F or E i'm doing some research i've searched a few threads trying to get the right information i need, i can get either cam dirt cheap, its going in a DD car so i was gonna do the alphabet cam for now, from what i was reading and i guess correct me if any part of this is wrong. But the F cam makes more top end power so i'm assuming that since i have the 4.30's that the F Cam would help me in the upper rpms to keep the motor pulling longer to make the rpm range more efficient. I don't plan on putting the cam in without the a set of heads and intake. So i was curious what would be the best combo as far as setting that up i'm not looking to spend a ton on the heads and intake. Reason i'm not waiting and spending more on the H/C/I set up is because i'm wanting to get a block and kinda put things together piece by piece over the next year or so. oh and i will also be spraying a 150 shot but the car will be tuned for it. also could i get alway with using 1.7's with this cam or should i stick with 1.6's. Thanks for any advice you guys can give in advance. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT..4.30's,BBK Longtubes, Off Road X-Pipe,Magnaflow Catback,BBK Intake,BBK Underdrive Pulleys Walbro 255lph pump,accel dizzy,MSD Coil,MSD 8.5 Super Conductors,front sway bar removed, more coming soon.

July 3rd, 2009, 12:05 AM	#12
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,077 iTrader: 3 reviews	The fcam to me never felt to strong in its advertised rpm range. But then again I was on stock springs, so it never prob worked to it's full potential. I'm just here to remind you to get new springs lol. I'm about to do a spring swap with the heads on the car this sat. __________________ 02 Pewter z28, hoosiers/lid/exhaust/spray...125mph 1993 gt Sold, already missed --Moates Quarter horse $225-- --Cobra intake $150-- --tremec 3550 bell and shifter $1100--

July 3rd, 2009, 12:11 AM	#13
Traidmarx Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT SLOWER THAN OLD PEOPLE FUCK..:-( Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Roanoke,VA Posts: 2,079 iTrader: 0 reviews	yea def. was gonna do new springs...and hardened push rods,etc. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT..4.30's,BBK Longtubes, Off Road X-Pipe,Magnaflow Catback,BBK Intake,BBK Underdrive Pulleys Walbro 255lph pump,accel dizzy,MSD Coil,MSD 8.5 Super Conductors,front sway bar removed, more coming soon.

July 3rd, 2009, 01:14 AM	#14
superbean Hardcore Enthusiast 1998 Cobra 13.24@105.66 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,778 iTrader: 0 reviews	skip the f cam. __________________ weeee foooord!

July 3rd, 2009, 01:21 AM	#15
Lind Enthusiast 1994 Ford Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Shawano, WI Posts: 580 iTrader: 0 reviews	how much are you getting one of these cams for? you can get a custom ground cam from jay for $300 to work best for your set up, just a thought __________________ www.moddedmustangs.com

July 3rd, 2009, 02:21 AM	#16
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,665 iTrader: 0 reviews	steeda #19 __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

July 3rd, 2009, 11:34 AM	#17
93mustank Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Phoenix,AZ Posts: 3,014 iTrader: 1 reviews	Waste of time __________________ PeteAndersonRacing.com

July 3rd, 2009, 01:33 PM	#18
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,077 iTrader: 3 reviews	He already acknowledged this thoough. __________________ 02 Pewter z28, hoosiers/lid/exhaust/spray...125mph 1993 gt Sold, already missed --Moates Quarter horse $225-- --Cobra intake $150-- --tremec 3550 bell and shifter $1100--

July 3rd, 2009, 03:53 PM	#19
Traidmarx Hardcore Enthusiast 1995 Mustang GT SLOWER THAN OLD PEOPLE FUCK..:-( Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Roanoke,VA Posts: 2,079 iTrader: 0 reviews	i'm not looking to make some crazy unthinkable horsepower with it, just wanted a mild H/C/I while i took my time and put together something like a 347 with a set good heads and stuff...but anyway thanks for the replies i won't bring it back up. __________________ 1995 Mustang GT..4.30's,BBK Longtubes, Off Road X-Pipe,Magnaflow Catback,BBK Intake,BBK Underdrive Pulleys Walbro 255lph pump,accel dizzy,MSD Coil,MSD 8.5 Super Conductors,front sway bar removed, more coming soon.

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