Cam selection?

shadowgames81 · March 5th, 2008, 06:18 PM

What is the biggest/best cam to use w/ gt40 y302 heads and regular cast iron gt40's??

87 5.0 · March 5th, 2008, 06:35 PM

OMG BIGGEST!

shadowgames81 · March 5th, 2008, 06:39 PM

???

Speedstang302 · March 5th, 2008, 07:01 PM

doesnt matter how big it is, matters how much it compliments the other parts...custom cam is the best way to do that...but if you're gunna do off-the shelf cam, then comp, crane, crower, lunati all make good cams, the trick flows arent bad either...but i know the f303 is one of the biggest cams you can do with the stock valve relief and thats only .512" lift...so cant be much more than that..and thats too big for the stock valve springs..so idk

shadowgames81 · March 5th, 2008, 07:07 PM

not tryin to spend a bunch of money on a custom grind.....just lookin for a decent cam to give me most power on stock gt40's

87 5.0 · March 5th, 2008, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by Speedstang302

doesnt matter how big it is, matters how much it compliments the other parts...custom cam is the best way to do that...but if you're gunna do off-the shelf cam, then comp, crane, crower, lunati all make good cams, the trick flows arent bad either...but i know the f303 is one of the biggest cams you can do with the stock valve relief and thats only .512" lift...so cant be much more than that..and thats too big for the stock valve springs..so idk

he will need to change the valve springs,and you haft to watch for ptv clearance that means watching for overlap, valve timing and lift.

shadowgames81 · March 5th, 2008, 07:18 PM

I'm asking for a friend who's bought a gt40 intake and looking at stock gt40 heads. He wants the best he can do for his dollar and gt40s aren't too expensive. People told me he should do an e cam or steeda #19 or maybe even an trick flow stage 2....not too sure....I used a lunati voodoo w/ the systemax kit but not sure if it'd be too much. Also like comp cams but not sure whats the biggest he could do for now an also be good for a future head upgrade.

Speedstang302 · March 5th, 2008, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by shadowgames81

I'm asking for a friend who's bought a gt40 intake and looking at stock gt40 heads. He wants the best he can do for his dollar and gt40s aren't too expensive. People told me he should do an e cam or steeda #19 or maybe even an trick flow stage 2....not too sure....I used a lunati voodoo w/ the systemax kit but not sure if it'd be too much. Also like comp cams but not sure whats the biggest he could do for now an also be good for a future head upgrade.

i wouldnt do the steeda cam..the e303 cam sucks..if anything i'd do the f303 cam..and stage 2 is way to big for that set-up..even stage 1 would be to big...

shadowgames81 · March 5th, 2008, 07:31 PM

but would an f cam be too big? would he need to redo his valve springs?

87 5.0 · March 5th, 2008, 07:35 PM

Originally Posted by shadowgames81

but would an f cam be too big? would he need to redo his valve springs?

yes valve springs would be a must.

flattusmaximus78 · March 5th, 2008, 07:38 PM

I Just bought an fcam. I'm going to buy some gt40p heads, will that be enough for it?

87 5.0 · March 5th, 2008, 07:40 PM

Originally Posted by flattusmaximus78

I Just bought an fcam. I'm going to buy some gt40p heads, will that be enough for it?

Are you going to do any work to the gt40 heads?

And if it was me i would grab a new set of springs.

shadowgames81 · March 5th, 2008, 07:45 PM

yeah my buddy is lookin at the 40p heads the cast iron 40's and the gt40 y302s.....thats why I'm askin...my first thought was the f cam. Any specific set of springs they would need? I'm sure it would help this other guy also.

shadowgames81 · March 5th, 2008, 07:47 PM

I know I plan on gasket matchin whatever my buddy ends up getting and polish it.

flattusmaximus78 · March 5th, 2008, 08:07 PM

Not really the valve train seemed to be in great shape, not sure if it's necessary. You think it would work, if you have a better idea, then I'm down to hear it.

shadowgames81 · March 5th, 2008, 08:13 PM

Yeah I know my buddy doesn't wanna hafta buy new springs and buy ton of stuff then he might as well just buy a more expensive set of heads

87 5.0 · March 5th, 2008, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by flattusmaximus78

Not really the valve train seemed to be in great shape, not sure if it's necessary. You think it would work, if you have a better idea, then I'm down to hear it.

I dont know anything about the stock springs on the gt40's, i could find out.

flattusmaximus78 · March 5th, 2008, 08:43 PM

If you figure anything out let me know. I'm ganna buy them tomorrow night, or wait for another ebay deal to come along.

shadowgames81 · March 5th, 2008, 08:44 PM

I've tried to find out how much lift and duratoin they take but haven't found it

shadowgames81 · March 5th, 2008, 10:32 PM

I think fcam would be good just wanna make sure gt-40s would handle it w/o an extra 500-grand to make it work

March 5th, 2008, 07:01 PM	#4
Speedstang302 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1996 Mustang GT 13.64@101mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Massachusetss Posts: 5,828 iTrader: 1 reviews	doesnt matter how big it is, matters how much it compliments the other parts...custom cam is the best way to do that...but if you're gunna do off-the shelf cam, then comp, crane, crower, lunati all make good cams, the trick flows arent bad either...but i know the f303 is one of the biggest cams you can do with the stock valve relief and thats only .512" lift...so cant be much more than that..and thats too big for the stock valve springs..so idk __________________ 1990 GT- GT40p Heads\| Anderson N41 cam\| Crane 1.6 RR's\| Trickflow Intake\|MGW Short Throw\| Aluminum d/s\| 3.73's.....still slow....

March 5th, 2008, 07:38 PM	#11
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,122 iTrader: 3 reviews	I Just bought an fcam. I'm going to buy some gt40p heads, will that be enough for it? __________________ 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--

March 5th, 2008, 08:07 PM	#15
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,122 iTrader: 3 reviews	Not really the valve train seemed to be in great shape, not sure if it's necessary. You think it would work, if you have a better idea, then I'm down to hear it. __________________ 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--

March 5th, 2008, 08:43 PM	#18
flattusmaximus78 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1993 5.ohhhh 12.97 @140mph Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Gatorland Posts: 6,122 iTrader: 3 reviews	If you figure anything out let me know. I'm ganna buy them tomorrow night, or wait for another ebay deal to come along. __________________ 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--

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March 5th, 2008, 06:18 PM	#1
shadowgames81 Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 1,220 iTrader: 3 reviews	Cam selection? What is the biggest/best cam to use w/ gt40 y302 heads and regular cast iron gt40's??

March 5th, 2008, 06:35 PM	#2
87 5.0 Regular Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 91 iTrader: 0 reviews	OMG BIGGEST!

March 5th, 2008, 06:39 PM	#3
shadowgames81 Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 1,220 iTrader: 3 reviews	???

March 5th, 2008, 07:07 PM	#5
shadowgames81 Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 1,220 iTrader: 3 reviews	not tryin to spend a bunch of money on a custom grind.....just lookin for a decent cam to give me most power on stock gt40's

March 5th, 2008, 07:18 PM	#7
shadowgames81 Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 1,220 iTrader: 3 reviews	I'm asking for a friend who's bought a gt40 intake and looking at stock gt40 heads. He wants the best he can do for his dollar and gt40s aren't too expensive. People told me he should do an e cam or steeda #19 or maybe even an trick flow stage 2....not too sure....I used a lunati voodoo w/ the systemax kit but not sure if it'd be too much. Also like comp cams but not sure whats the biggest he could do for now an also be good for a future head upgrade.

March 5th, 2008, 07:31 PM	#9
shadowgames81 Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 1,220 iTrader: 3 reviews	but would an f cam be too big? would he need to redo his valve springs?

March 5th, 2008, 07:45 PM	#13
shadowgames81 Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 1,220 iTrader: 3 reviews	yeah my buddy is lookin at the 40p heads the cast iron 40's and the gt40 y302s.....thats why I'm askin...my first thought was the f cam. Any specific set of springs they would need? I'm sure it would help this other guy also.

March 5th, 2008, 07:47 PM	#14
shadowgames81 Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 1,220 iTrader: 3 reviews	I know I plan on gasket matchin whatever my buddy ends up getting and polish it.

March 5th, 2008, 08:13 PM	#16
shadowgames81 Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 1,220 iTrader: 3 reviews	Yeah I know my buddy doesn't wanna hafta buy new springs and buy ton of stuff then he might as well just buy a more expensive set of heads

March 5th, 2008, 08:44 PM	#19
shadowgames81 Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 1,220 iTrader: 3 reviews	I've tried to find out how much lift and duratoin they take but haven't found it

March 5th, 2008, 10:32 PM	#20
shadowgames81 Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Coupe Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Hampton, VA Posts: 1,220 iTrader: 3 reviews	I think fcam would be good just wanna make sure gt-40s would handle it w/o an extra 500-grand to make it work

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