How to check lift on cam?

OldSchool · February 4th, 2007, 12:34 PM

Hi All,
I have a 65 coupe with a 289.
The previous owner set it up for street performance, shift kit ect.
I suspect it has a performance cam.

I was thinking of using a dial indicator on the rocker arm, push rod side, to measure the lift and thus determine what sort of cam I have.

I this a waste of time?

Thanks,
Allen

1slo5.0 · February 4th, 2007, 07:29 PM

You can do that to check the lift but that is about it.

OldSchool · February 5th, 2007, 11:09 AM

Thanks for the reply.

Just lift is OK.
I just want to know if it is mild or wild.

Going back to stock anyway, I just want to plan my expenses ect.

February 4th, 2007, 12:34 PM	#1
OldSchool Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	How to check lift on cam? Hi All, I have a 65 coupe with a 289. The previous owner set it up for street performance, shift kit ect. I suspect it has a performance cam. I was thinking of using a dial indicator on the rocker arm, push rod side, to measure the lift and thus determine what sort of cam I have. I this a waste of time? Thanks, Allen

February 4th, 2007, 07:29 PM	#2
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	You can do that to check the lift but that is about it. __________________ My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm.... ***1988 Mustang GT - Stock....almost

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February 5th, 2007, 11:09 AM	#3
OldSchool Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for the reply. Just lift is OK. I just want to know if it is mild or wild. Going back to stock anyway, I just want to plan my expenses ect.

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