Carb and Cam choice for 66 w/289

photogrfu · 05-27-2005, 10:04 PM

I'm looking to get rid of my Holley 4160 and put a beefier carb and cam in. Anyone have any opinions on what a good match-up is? I don't want rollers,,, too loud. This is a car that is driven a lot, but I want a good rumble and will get up and go when I need it to.

Thanks

Mike
photogrfu@aol.com

Gearhead999 · 05-28-2005, 10:19 AM

If you install hyd. rollers you won't have the noise and you will have the advantage of the roller lifter.

I have installed several retro-kits from Crane. With the hyd. rollers and all. Very happy with the power/performance and the rumble.

If you go with an Elderbrock 4 barrel it is very easy to tune and stays in tune. No weak power valve to blow out all the time.

Rev · 05-28-2005, 03:33 PM

If this is a daily driver, I would just stay with the 4160. The vacuum secondary feature is an advantage for drivability and 600 cfm is all you can use with any mild 289. I used a 4160 with an Edelbrock Performer for several years and it was good from idle to 5500 rpm with lots of low end torque.

As for the cam, I can recommend the Comp Cams 268. I used that one for several years. It makes good power from idle to 5500 rpm. I recently went to a somewhat more aggressive cam and intake. I still have the old ones. if you might be interested, just PM me.

Rev

Phillyfanfrombirth · 05-30-2005, 02:50 AM

I'd agree with Rev...

If you want to try to grab some more performance, try a spring swap. They only cost a few bucks, take a few minutes to install... I was really surprised at the difference they make.

As far as the cam... one idea might be going to the roller tipped rockers... but I wouldn't go much more aggressive than a 272 cam. I also had the 268 cam that Rev noted, but thought I should've gone a step higher to the 272. I will say that it did idle well, which is one reason that I wasn't real happy with it.

05-27-2005, 10:04 PM	#1
photogrfu St. Louis 66 Stang Join Date: May 2005 Location: St. Louis Posts: 2	Carb and Cam choice for 66 w/289 I'm looking to get rid of my Holley 4160 and put a beefier carb and cam in. Anyone have any opinions on what a good match-up is? I don't want rollers,,, too loud. This is a car that is driven a lot, but I want a good rumble and will get up and go when I need it to. Thanks Mike photogrfu@aol.com

05-28-2005, 10:19 AM	#2
Gearhead999 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Oviedo, FL Posts: 992	Re: Carb and Cam choice for 66 w/289 If you install hyd. rollers you won't have the noise and you will have the advantage of the roller lifter. I have installed several retro-kits from Crane. With the hyd. rollers and all. Very happy with the power/performance and the rumble. If you go with an Elderbrock 4 barrel it is very easy to tune and stays in tune. No weak power valve to blow out all the time. __________________ "Support our Troops" Dave 1968 Cougar 2004 Thunderbird 2007 F150 Harley-Davidson, SuperCrew 1986 LTD 1997 Ranger 1992 Honda Civic

05-28-2005, 03:33 PM	#3
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Re: Carb and Cam choice for 66 w/289 If this is a daily driver, I would just stay with the 4160. The vacuum secondary feature is an advantage for drivability and 600 cfm is all you can use with any mild 289. I used a 4160 with an Edelbrock Performer for several years and it was good from idle to 5500 rpm with lots of low end torque. As for the cam, I can recommend the Comp Cams 268. I used that one for several years. It makes good power from idle to 5500 rpm. I recently went to a somewhat more aggressive cam and intake. I still have the old ones. if you might be interested, just PM me. Rev __________________ '66 Coupe, 306, 350-375 HP, C-4, 13.07 e.t., 104.8 mph, 1/4 mi. O.B.C. #2 '66 coupe

05-30-2005, 02:50 AM	#4
Phillyfanfrombirth Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: South Central PA Posts: 358	Re: Carb and Cam choice for 66 w/289 I'd agree with Rev... If you want to try to grab some more performance, try a spring swap. They only cost a few bucks, take a few minutes to install... I was really surprised at the difference they make. As far as the cam... one idea might be going to the roller tipped rockers... but I wouldn't go much more aggressive than a 272 cam. I also had the 268 cam that Rev noted, but thought I should've gone a step higher to the 272. I will say that it did idle well, which is one reason that I wasn't real happy with it.