Thanks for all the info guys. Cams are like another language to me at the moment. I would like to run a power adder, but at this time since im still waiting on my real job to become open and im going to college this is just my have fun not too crazy daily driver. I have thought about going custom cam, thats probably whats going to happen considering my lack of knowledge in that area.
Hey ... don't feel like you are all alone on understanding cams and all that
goes with them
I do feel I got a good bit of general knowledge when it comes to modding
sbf's but most of my experience was back in the 60's and 70's.
When I got back in this hobby things had changed so much with the long
runner intakes, roller cams, and the like
A thought or two for you on my experience with a Custom Guy
I went with a hired gun to kill my cam concerns for several reasons
but
Proven successful results was the main reason
You can tap into that fellows knowledge database
and
Not have concerns about your lack of knowledge in that area :Word:
Those guys have the ability to listen to what you want and based upon
what you tell them ... they basically will tell you three things
1) You need a cam with such and such specs
2) You will need these specific parts to go along with that cam
3) Expect your Stang to behave like this
Here is where most peeps don't understand a benefit of this method
You tell the guy what you ... THINK ... you want at the time
When you get the ... STRAIGHT SCOOP ... form him
You may find what it takes to make that happen
is not what you can deal with
Quick Example
You tell him you want 400rwhp NA using your OEM block
He comes back and tells you .....
It will need to idle at 1000 to 1200 rpm
It will have a very soft low end
and
To counter act that soft low end ... you'll need 410's or better yet 430's
You'll need big headers ... something like Kooks, etc
It will not have drivability anywhere close to a stocker
etc etc etc
After hearing all that
You QUICKLY realize ........
Your lowered dd Stang ain't gonna be practical for a combo that radical
The outcome and benefit of all that is
You amend your first plan to one that is more practical for your dd
AND
You can be confident that he is guiding you with accurate experience :Word:
My reason for not going straight there, is that I was not even planning on buying this expensive of a head combo but the deal was great so I jumped on it. Problem is that im already way over budget and I was hoping for a off the shelf cam to suit me well and save me 150$. I also already feel weird not rebuilding my engine and strange not putting new cam bearings in with a $160 cam. I think it would be risky doing it with a $325 dollar cam. Or am I wrong? The car has 117k
My young friend ... Your thinking is slightly flawed here :Word:
What you DON'T have here is ........... a problem
What you DO have here is ............... an opportunity
You now have heads in the best category
as opposed
To heads that would be considered to be in the good category
Another thing you have going for you is .........
Great heads but at a price you can most likely get your money back out of
I know you are college bound and money it tight
Just relax and save up a bit more
and
Make a plan that is worthy of those quality heads :Word:
I assure you ... It will all be worth the wait to do it right
If i dont decide to go custom, what are the typical guidelines for as far as max lift max duration. Like is only 500 lift with 220 duration the max or is 530 with 218 usually safe? That kind of thing.
You should be able to find an ots cam that will work pretty good
Look at some of my old posts to see what others have done with those
heads and using an ots cam :Word:
Just remember this ..............
If you change your mind after doing an ots cam ...............
You gotta do gaskets, oil/filter, coolant, and all that work ... TWICE
and
If you don't do your own work ....
you gotta pay for the labor all over again as well
I've said more than enough for now but if you have any more Q's .......
I'll try to help ... if I can
Grady
oh well nicer weather means ill drive more haha. Thanks again.
