Comp Cams 102600

[Dallasgt01]

I just bought a set of Comp Cams # 102600 they say they recommend i upgrade my valve springs but i dont think i should any opinions????Also what all so i need to install these cams is there any website that has instructions and how long will it take???Any certian gaskets that you all will recommend???

 

[GinoGT]

What are the specs of these cams? Anything more than a mild aftermarket cam should definately replace the springs. I wouldn't want to experience a valve spring breaking.

 

[Dallasgt01]

Advertised IN. 270
Advertized EX. 274
@.050 IN. 234
@ .050 Ex 238
Valve Lift @ 1.825:1
In .550 Out .550
Lobe Sep. Angle 113 degrees

 

[hognutz]

I would do it. I don't know if you have ever seen what happens when you have the wrong spring but it is not always nice. I bought a set off trickflow twisted wedge heads for my chevelle. the specs said good to .500 lift. I ran a cam that had .510 lift on the exhaust. started running like crap because a couple pushrods and rocker arms were f'd up. so short story long do what the manufacture recomends they are smarter than you or I.

 

[luther1228]

i would definitly upgrade the springs. i went with comp springs part #26113-16 that is with the xe278ah cam. your cam grind is going to be one step below that its xe270ah and these springs will work with yours also.

 

[Dallasgt01]

That spring set was for 96-2000 motors it does not have a set for mine i was figuring that mine are different though...What all do i need to do the install and how long will it take... this is my first OHV cam install so wher could i find directions on how to install this cam...

 

[luther1228]

you may want to post this question on www.modularmustangs.net there was a guy over there that just did this install with these cams. i had mine installed.

 

[Dallasgt01]

could i use any valve springs that are made for ford because the Comp cams ones are 250.00 i have only like 50-75 for springs

 

[lopey4.6]

could i use any valve springs that are made for ford because the Comp cams ones are 250.00 i have only like 50-75 for springs

I would definetly not do the install without the springs. And $250 is what it's going to cost.

 

[Dallasgt01]

could i use any set of valve spring that will got to the .550 for valve lift???? use i use a set from like a 5.0 or does they have to be for a 4.6???

 

[GinoGT]

4.6 springs ------> 4.6 heads
5.0 springs ------> 5.0 heads

 

[Sam98]

That spring set was for 96-2000 motors it does not have a set for mine i was figuring that mine are different though...What all do i need to do the install and how long will it take... this is my first OHV cam install so wher could i find directions on how to install this cam...

You'll have to remove the timing cover, the water pump, valve covers and timing chains. The power steering pump and the AC compressor will also have to be pulled out of the way. If you replace the valve springs you will also have to pull the intake manifold and heads. Make sure you position the crank to the safe postition (45 degrees CCW from TDC on #1) before you remove the chains or attempt to rotate the cams or you will bend a valve and possibly damage a piston.

The whole job took me about a day and a half by myself and it was the first time I had replaced cams on a mod motor. I didn't pull the heads so you can add a lot of extra time for that...

 

[hognutz]

I think you can get the comp spings for $189. that is not cheap but it is not $250 either.

 

[Dallasgt01]

So what all do i NEED for this and how much time will this take... On a SCALE from 1-10 10 Being hardest how hard is this install...Is it worth spending the 800 bones to get them installed????

 

[Mr Plow]

i would definately pay the money to have them installed.

 

[D.K]

I just installed those cams and springs in my car this past weekend. It's a HUGE pain. The install isn't difficult, but it's exhausting and can frustrate you badly. My advise would be to have a shop do it, especially if you don't know your way around OHC engines too well.
In order to do the install you just need basic hand tools, but you will need a spring compressor tool to remove/install the valve springs.

 

[nickthegenius]

If you replace the valve springs you will also have to pull the intake manifold and heads.

So you are saying that this tool is a fake?

 

[Dallasgt01]

What is the differance between the Comp Cams Springs and the Mod Max springs???

With the Mod Max springs they have a Kit and they have just the springs...Valve Kit 270.00 Just the Springs 80.00
http://www.propowerparts.com/Modular/valvetrain.htm

With the Comp Cams it has also just the Springs... But they are 189.00
http://www.compcams.com/Technical/Catalogs/106-03/HTML/JPG/66.jpg

So can i do just the Mod Max Springs or Do i HAVE to do retainers and etc also???

 

[NasaGT]

So you are saying that this tool is a fake?

Where can you get that thingermaboberadohickie???

 

[nickthegenius]

http://www.thetoolwarehouse.net/shop/OTC-7928.html

This is where I got mine. I plan on doing mine with the heads on as many other people have done.