input on this cam

[dbizzay]

Hey guys, have a chance to get a smoking deal on this Federal Mogul (Speed Pro) cam. Here's the specs:

Advertised duration: 289 intake/289 exhaust
Duration at .050 in. cam lift: 212 intake/222 exhaust
Gross valve lift: .493 in. intake/.510 exhaust
Lobe separation: 112 degrees
Peak horsepower rpm: 5,500
Peak torque rpm: 2,500
Power range 2000-5500 - Good idle

Seems like a close match to the E-303.

Would be run with ported heads (E7's) and either a ported stock or typhoon intake. Car is a 5 speed with 3.90 gears.

Any input is appreciated.

Thanks,
Derek

 

[jbj454]

Not really a guru on cams, but I just installed an E-303 cam in my notch and I love it. Nice lopy idle. I also installed heads and intake at the same time. I can tell a big difference in my car and my buddies car since my mods. Before mods, our cars had the same setup. Hope this helps

 

[maverick0716]

That cam has more advertised duration than the B or F cams......but less at .050 lift.....are you sure the specs are right?

 

[dbizzay]

I'm pretty sure they're right. They match up to the specs on the federal mogul website.

The part number is CS1959R

 

[2002BLGT]

its actually pretty decent but it usually cost more than the others is why nobody much uses it , if you get it under 139 bucks go for it , other wise the trickflow stage one which is 139 from summit is about as good as it gets IMO and I am running B cam and wish I had saved a few bucks and gotten the trickflow

 

[maverick0716]

its actually pretty decent but it usually cost more than the others is why nobody much uses it , if you get it under 139 bucks go for it , other wise the trickflow stage one which is 139 from summit is about as good as it gets IMO and I am running B cam and wish I had saved a few bucks and gotten the trickflow

As good as it gets is a pretty bold statement. A custom cam is as good as it gets in my opinion, but they're also a lot of money. For off the shelf cams I'd say the Comp Cams Extreme Engergy cams are some of the best out there.

 

[dbizzay]

I like the Comp Cams Extreme series as well, can never really seem to find a good price on them though.

 

[goesquik]

Yeah, my stage 1 trickflow is no better than my B303, however I never got a retune after install. Custom grind is the way to go from others experience. Federal Mogul or Speed Pro is not of the best quality, I used to sell them when I managed an auto parts store. They are more of a stock upgrade, not a performance, race-reliable component. I would suggest something from a big brand name like comp, crane, fms, or anderson. When quality is questionable, spend a little more money.