Finally ordering HCI, now some decisions...

LXSTASY

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Well I am ordering my combo this week when I get it all sorted out. I decided
AFR 165's
Ported cobra intake
BBK longtubes
Dr. Gas x-pipe
MAC catback
Now I have some cam and injector questions:
I can't decide if I want to go comp cams 270 or 274, crower 15511 or custom. I want the car to idle well and work with the heads on the stock shortblock.
Also I don't know which injectors to go with 24# or 30#. I have a 76mm C&L MAF.
Any suggestions opions would be great.
Thanks
Dan

 

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Highbredcloud

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your combo looks very similar to mine...If money is not an issue get a custom...from the cams that you listed it should only be a $50.00 difference if that. 24# or 30# will work...I will be using 24# on mine...those tend to have a more efficient spray pattern over the 30#...but 30# will work as well...actually the ideal injector would have been a 26# if you do the math...Good luck...

 

LXSTASY

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So basically a custom cam is the way to go?

 

Grn92LX

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Dan, go with a custom FTI or camshaft innovations.com cam. When your combo's running, call me up so I can trim your sh it up

In all seriousness, have a cam grinder grind you a nice aggressive cam to make big power. Look at what GTJake did with afr 165's, edelbrockperformer intake with ported lower and an FTI cam- 325rwhp. Just buy the whole combo from Ed if you do the FTI route.

Definatly 30lb injectors, 75mm tb, longtubes.

I do, however, think a comp 274xe will make good power if it fits. Ditch the stock afr springs too.

 

LXSTASY

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Mike,
I am finally doing it, lol.
I am in the process of getting everything I need together. Right now I have a FMS 65mm T/B never used. Could I use that?
Plus the cobra intake won't allow a T/B bigger than 70MM.
Also what injectors to go with using the C&L for right now?

 

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Ditto on the custom cam, probably the most important part of the combo.

 

Grn92LX

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LXSTASY said:

Mike,
I am finally doing it, lol.
I am in the process of getting everything I need together. Right now I have a FMS 65mm T/B never used. Could I use that?
Plus the cobra intake won't allow a T/B bigger than 70MM.
Also what injectors to go with using the C&L for right now?

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Dan, i'm speechless. After like 2 years your finally taking the plunge Too bad I ripped my car apart, I'd love to run another afr/fti combo on the street

If you have the 65mm, use it. I like bigger tb's and Ed recommended a 75mm for my 302 combo when I had it. All you would have to do is open up the inlet with a dremel.

Use the 58cc afr 165 stud mount heads.

Go with 30's. After I reset the KAM (Keep Alive Memory) my car idled good with the 76mm c&l and 30's. When I first did the 30's the car idled horrific. Now I run a pro m 80mm for 30's and I use a PMS to tune and I don't even know what an idle problem is anymore

If you go with an FTI cam, tell him you want soemthing that'll make big power, not the dime-a-dozen 300rwhp BS evenone has. Don't join them, BEAT them

 

LXSTASY

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Well whats big power? I want it streetable and not rev too high. Believe me I like power as much as the next guy, but I want it to be enjoyable. i am doing a lot of other things that are taking half of the money also. So its not a budget, but it does have some limits, ya know. So I will maybe call Ed on friday to talk to him and if I like what he says I'll hand over the ever so great credit card number. Ill let you know

 

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Here is GTjakes graph. This is "big" power for stock block and under 6000 rpm power peak. http://www.mustangmods.com/data/2378/dyno1.jpg

Basically, since I had what your looking to build i'm giving you my thoughts on it. I had that typical 300rwhp combo for almost 4 years. So, what i'm trying to tell you is shoot for higher goals with NO effect on streetability. Remember, the cam is $325 no matter if you ask for a weak one or a more aggressive one. That balls in your court I asked for a real aggressive one.

Ed doesn't do credit cards, just cash or money orders. I sent him money like 3 weeks ago and my builder already has my cam and balancer I bought from Him. The valve springs and viton seals are at my house too. That was quick!

 

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LXSTASY said:

Mike,
I am finally doing it, lol.
I am in the process of getting everything I need together. Right now I have a FMS 65mm T/B never used. Could I use that?
Plus the cobra intake won't allow a T/B bigger than 70MM.
Also what injectors to go with using the C&L for right now?

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I'd go with the 30#ers...just make sure you get the new calibration tube for the C&L MAF...otherwise you'll run like crap if it thinks you have stock injectors still.

Good luck - about to take a major plunge myself.

 

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Not trying to jack the thread, but, doesn't anyone like Lunati cams?? I have heard they offer some very nice ones.