what cam for my 5.0?
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VERY broad question, it all depends on what your application is. Is this a street car? Race car? Where do you want the power to be? Low end torque? High rpms? NA motor, blower? In order to get a detailed answer, give a detailed question so we know where you are coming from, and where you want to be with this motor. There are thousands of cams available. With that being said, you will never go wrong with contacting Ed Curtis for one of his custom cams. He's one of the best in the biz, and all you have to do is tell him what your goals are, and he'll do the rest. Good luck, and welcome!!!!
are the heads ported? what size is the motor?
even to a 347 you are still going to have to spin the motor higher than the basic 6000rpm to take full advantage of the manifold . . . meaning your valve springs probably aren't going to cut it.
talk to any of the custom guys and tell them your plans. There are some good hydraulic designs out for something like your setup (like from AFM) but this needs some good timing events to make work unlike the bolt-on junk which is like 90% of the cam threads.
even to a 347 you are still going to have to spin the motor higher than the basic 6000rpm to take full advantage of the manifold . . . meaning your valve springs probably aren't going to cut it.
talk to any of the custom guys and tell them your plans. There are some good hydraulic designs out for something like your setup (like from AFM) but this needs some good timing events to make work unlike the bolt-on junk which is like 90% of the cam threads.
HOW MUCH LIFT CAN I GO W/O NOTCHING THE PISTONS? I HAVE A VERY LOW MILES 5.0 OUT OF A 90 FOX. I WANT TO RUN THE WINDSOR SR HEADS BUT I WAS TOLD I WILL HAVE TO RUN RACE GAS WITH THEM BY MY LOCAL MACHINE SHOP. I THINK THEIR FULL OF IT! WOULD THE B303 CAM WORK GOOD WITH THESE HEADS?
you probably would be best served by reading quite a bit more . . .
The Sr heads have 2.02 and 1.6s which is quite a bit bigger than the stock valve reliefs. You definitely need to have a better plan as the intake will not suit a cam than is so mild that the events will not interfere with the piston.
The Sr heads have 2.02 and 1.6s which is quite a bit bigger than the stock valve reliefs. You definitely need to have a better plan as the intake will not suit a cam than is so mild that the events will not interfere with the piston.
Celeb
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For comparison, guessing on a cam would be like calling a doctor on the phone and asking "Doc, I don't feel right. What's wrong with me?"
You'll be much happier getting a cam tailored to match your specific combination. Sure, alot of cams would "work" in a sense that the car would run fine but just going with the biggest cam that will "fit" will probably net you nothing more than an even slower car than you had to start off with, not to mention drivability issues.
Celeb
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nobody behind a keyboard can answer this
get your wallet out, call one of the custom guys and order a solid roller cam. There gonna talk you into a new valvetrain either way.
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