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Will this cam work??

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KillerKittyCat

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1965 289 A block with a 4 speed. 3.00 rear end.

.50 duration - 230/230

Advertised duration - 288/288

Lift - .512/.512

Lobe - 107/111

Will it just bolt in with no modifications?
What will it do to performance and fuel mileage??

Thanks
 

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Anything flat tappet made for a 289/302 should fit fine. I have one about that size in and it works fine.
I did notice a little drop in gas milage, but I later canceled it out with a new ignition and k&n and it went back up around where it was before the cam.
 
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You will lose alot of low end performance unless you change those gears with that cam choice. The only thing on your side is you are running a 4spd. with an auto it would be worse.
 
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