which cam?

93GTDIN · 05-19-2002, 11:36 PM

If I have 1.6 rr's, 202/160 that flow 295/231 @.600" lift, what kind of cam can I run to get maximum lift without having to worry about piston/valve clearance issues on a 331 ci?

Unit 5302 · 05-19-2002, 11:46 PM

Depends on your heads, pistons, and the cam duration. Definately need to check with the people offering the kit, or heads on what max lift is, and you'll probably need to clay the pistons to make sure.

Not all heads with 2.02" valves are going to be the same, either.

93GTDIN · 05-20-2002, 10:14 AM

The max lift on these heads is .650 (canfields). I will be using pistons with valve releases but they are not flycut. will going with a .500 cam be safe?

Green9550 · 05-20-2002, 12:14 PM

Call Ed Curtis and get a custom cam done. You will see higher gains with a custom cam. Good luck.

-Billy

WADS56 · 05-20-2002, 02:39 PM

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Originally posted by 93GTDIN
The max lift on these heads is .650 (canfields). I will be using pistons with valve releases but they are not flycut. will going with a .500 cam be safe?

Why do you say that canfields are only good to .650? Or do you mean your springs?
Even if someone tells you it will clear you still should check.

93GTDIN · 05-20-2002, 11:11 PM

I mean the springs.

RoadWarrior · 05-20-2002, 11:16 PM

if your going to get an off the shelf cam try giving comp cams a call. They have their 1-800 number where they will tell you what cam that they have would be best suited to what your running and all that stuff. Its actually a pretty good setup.

05-19-2002, 11:36 PM	#1
93GTDIN Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Live music capital of the world, TX Posts: 324	which cam? If I have 1.6 rr's, 202/160 that flow 295/231 @.600" lift, what kind of cam can I run to get maximum lift without having to worry about piston/valve clearance issues on a 331 ci? __________________ 96 Cobra - a bit too stock. 14.0 @ 101

05-20-2002, 10:14 AM	#3
93GTDIN Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Live music capital of the world, TX Posts: 324	The max lift on these heads is .650 (canfields). I will be using pistons with valve releases but they are not flycut. will going with a .500 cam be safe? __________________ 96 Cobra - a bit too stock. 14.0 @ 101

05-20-2002, 12:14 PM	#4
Green9550 Resident Redneck Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cecil County, MD Posts: 165	Call Ed Curtis and get a custom cam done. You will see higher gains with a custom cam. Good luck. -Billy __________________ 95' GT: 306, XL Ross Pistons, Ultra Lite H-beam Rods, Forged Scat Crank, 28oz Romac, 28oz JW flexplate, FTI ported RPM II intake, FTI ported AFR 165's, FTI custom cam, 75mm BBK Throttle body, 80mm Pro-M, 4800 PI stall, PA Super Comp AODE, Strange 33 spline race axles, Strange ultra lite spool, Motive lite 4.30's, Strange rear race brakes, Mega bite seniors, double adjustable uppers w/spherical bushings, Racecraft anti-roll bar, LPW rear end girdle, Metco d/s loop, A9L conversion, AFM PMS

05-20-2002, 11:11 PM	#6
93GTDIN Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Live music capital of the world, TX Posts: 324	I mean the springs. __________________ 96 Cobra - a bit too stock. 14.0 @ 101

05-20-2002, 11:16 PM	#7
RoadWarrior Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Edmonton,Alberta,Canada Posts: 317	if your going to get an off the shelf cam try giving comp cams a call. They have their 1-800 number where they will tell you what cam that they have would be best suited to what your running and all that stuff. Its actually a pretty good setup. __________________ Fast Company

05-19-2002, 11:46 PM	#2
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Depends on your heads, pistons, and the cam duration. Definately need to check with the people offering the kit, or heads on what max lift is, and you'll probably need to clay the pistons to make sure. Not all heads with 2.02" valves are going to be the same, either.