Cam question

yellowstang98 · May 11th, 2008, 01:23 PM

I have been away from the forum for a few months now so fogive me if this topic has been discussed recently.... As you can see by the mods that I have below I am running out of the common ones. I am looking to put some cams in but had a few questions about it. What parameters are used when choosing a cam? I dont want anything too hardcore b/c this will be my daily driver still. Just was wondering if you guys had any intel to share. Also, if I wanted to eventually supercharge the car would I need to take that into consideration when picking a cam?
Thanks

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ReverendDexter · May 11th, 2008, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by yellowstang98

Also, if I wanted to eventually supercharge the car would I need to take that into consideration when picking a cam?

Very much so. I don't know the specifics, but boosted motors have a different requirement insofar as overlap between intake and exhuast. (I believe it's that they need less or none, as the boost pressure fills the cylinder, versus an NA motor, where the overlap creates a pressure drop due to the vacating exhaust that fills the cylinder. But, double check me on that.)

What I've always heard is to call up your preferred cam vendor (Comp, Lunati, etc.), tell them what you have, all your mods, any mods you're considering, and your intended use of the car, and have them spec a cam for you.

yellowstang98 · May 12th, 2008, 10:06 PM

anyone else have anything to add?

07stanggt · May 12th, 2008, 10:59 PM

Id be glad to help you with cams. Tell me what your looking for exactly power wise and stuff and I can tell you some options on comp cams if your interested.

silverstang · May 16th, 2008, 12:33 AM

Lunati makes cams for 2 vavle cars?? me and my bud run lunati in our little "project" truck (1993 s10, 383 stroker, est. 500 hp)......i LOVE lunati..........but listen to 07stanggt, he is VERY helpful, best customer service i have EVER seen, and he can work with Comp like no other...........took him less than a week to build me a cam for my 3v mustang out of scratch.

acmillr · May 20th, 2008, 08:49 AM

If you are going to supercharge your car later, you need to pay special attention to the lobe seperation and make sure that your duration is not too high. Either of those parameters could cause some overlap issues and bleed off boost through your exhaust valve. It sounds like the standard off-the-shelf comp 262's or 270's would be an excellent choice for you or look at Hitech camshafts. Hitech offers some excellent grinds for your application. I have provided a link below to a Hitech that would be an excellent grind for you. Look under "ford camshafts", "2v supercharged", "stage 1".

Ford Camshafts - Performance EFI Tuning / EFI Dyno Tuning Experts - Elk River, Minnesota - Midwest Region

May 11th, 2008, 01:23 PM	#1
yellowstang98 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 40	Cam question I have been away from the forum for a few months now so fogive me if this topic has been discussed recently.... As you can see by the mods that I have below I am running out of the common ones. I am looking to put some cams in but had a few questions about it. What parameters are used when choosing a cam? I dont want anything too hardcore b/c this will be my daily driver still. Just was wondering if you guys had any intel to share. Also, if I wanted to eventually supercharge the car would I need to take that into consideration when picking a cam? Thanks -if there is an informative thread on this topic please post a link and you all can disregard this post __________________ Accufab 70mm T/B and Plenum, PI Intake Manifold, K&N FIPK II, Steeda U/D Pulleys, ProChamber, Flowmaster Delta 40s Full Exhaust, Steeda Tri-Ax Short Shifter, 3.73 Gears

May 12th, 2008, 10:06 PM	#3
yellowstang98 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 40	anyone else have anything to add? __________________ Accufab 70mm T/B and Plenum, PI Intake Manifold, K&N FIPK II, Steeda U/D Pulleys, ProChamber, Flowmaster Delta 40s Full Exhaust, Steeda Tri-Ax Short Shifter, 3.73 Gears

May 12th, 2008, 10:59 PM	#4
07stanggt Authorized Vendor Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ellicott City, MD Posts: 5,486	Id be glad to help you with cams. Tell me what your looking for exactly power wise and stuff and I can tell you some options on comp cams if your interested. __________________ new vid http://s275.photobucket.com/albums/j...ent=NEWEST.flv www.radmustangs.com

May 16th, 2008, 12:33 AM	#5
silverstang Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 12.72@108 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Buna, Texas Posts: 763	Lunati makes cams for 2 vavle cars?? me and my bud run lunati in our little "project" truck (1993 s10, 383 stroker, est. 500 hp)......i LOVE lunati..........but listen to 07stanggt, he is VERY helpful, best customer service i have EVER seen, and he can work with Comp like no other...........took him less than a week to build me a cam for my 3v mustang out of scratch. __________________ Bassani O/R X and axlebacks C&L 93 octane tune by Triangle Speed Shop FRPP 3.73 gears Hurst shifter-J&M LCAs-Eibach Pro custom grind Comp Cams (thanks to RADMUSTANGS) 312rwhp (on a Mustang dyno, stock intake) Bassani Crew Member #3

May 20th, 2008, 08:49 AM	#6
acmillr MM Fanatic 2003 GT Street Fast 16.9@76MPH Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 4,033	If you are going to supercharge your car later, you need to pay special attention to the lobe seperation and make sure that your duration is not too high. Either of those parameters could cause some overlap issues and bleed off boost through your exhaust valve. It sounds like the standard off-the-shelf comp 262's or 270's would be an excellent choice for you or look at Hitech camshafts. Hitech offers some excellent grinds for your application. I have provided a link below to a Hitech that would be an excellent grind for you. Look under "ford camshafts", "2v supercharged", "stage 1". Ford Camshafts - Performance EFI Tuning / EFI Dyno Tuning Experts - Elk River, Minnesota - Midwest Region __________________

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