Ford Racing Timing Chain QUESTION. PLease HELP

89FHPLX · 06-27-2002, 12:07 AM

I have heard that you can advance the Ford Racing Timing Chain to 2 degrees advance. This will give more duration and more power.

If anyone know what I am talking about or know where I can find this info on how to do it, Please let me know.
I am using a E303 Cam if you wanted to know.

Thanks

MiracleMax · 06-27-2002, 12:12 AM

More duration?

advancing the cam 2 degrees won't add any duration, duration remains the same, but will begin 2 degrees earlier (advancing right).

89FHPLX · 06-27-2002, 12:18 AM

I dont know how to explain it but its something about your valve open more and duration,and more stuff.

Have you notice on the small gear on the timing chain has numbers and you can slide the pin in a diffrent hole?

This is for the Ford Racing timing Chain.

There is a article and proven fact about doing this and getting a nice HP gain and torque.

I cant find that article so that why Im asking you guys. Someone has to know about this. One of my friend has it but cant find it he is not sure how to do this type of work.

PKRWUD · 06-27-2002, 12:28 AM

It will not change your duration or your lift. The cam is exactly the same. It will change the relationship between the pistons and the valves, as far as when they open and close. generally speaking, advancing the cam lowers the power range rpm, and brings the power in sooner. Retarding the cam does the opposite. The engine will start to develop power later, but will last longer. When advancing or retarding by as much as 4 degrees, you are only changing the location of the power band by 300 or 400 rpms. The best way to determine the best camshaft placement for a specific engine is try it in different positions, and do a compression test with it in each. The best location will give you the highest compression. That is where your combination of parts will work the best with that cam.

Take care,
-Chris

06-27-2002, 12:07 AM	#1
89FHPLX Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 116	Ford Racing Timing Chain QUESTION. PLease HELP I have heard that you can advance the Ford Racing Timing Chain to 2 degrees advance. This will give more duration and more power. If anyone know what I am talking about or know where I can find this info on how to do it, Please let me know. I am using a E303 Cam if you wanted to know. Thanks

06-27-2002, 12:12 AM	#2
MiracleMax Registered Member Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Hayes, Va, USA Posts: 798	More duration? advancing the cam 2 degrees won't add any duration, duration remains the same, but will begin 2 degrees earlier (advancing right). __________________ 2002 5M GT (99% stock) 1991 5M LX (30% stock) patiently awaiting my satin silver 07 Mach 1, and don't forget the shaker

06-27-2002, 12:18 AM	#3
89FHPLX Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 116	I dont know how to explain it but its something about your valve open more and duration,and more stuff. Have you notice on the small gear on the timing chain has numbers and you can slide the pin in a diffrent hole? This is for the Ford Racing timing Chain. There is a article and proven fact about doing this and getting a nice HP gain and torque. I cant find that article so that why Im asking you guys. Someone has to know about this. One of my friend has it but cant find it he is not sure how to do this type of work. __________________ 89 Mustang Police Interceptor Cobra Upper Intake GT-40 Lower Intake Ported TFS Track Heats Heads Crane Cams 2040 Reground By Crawford Performance 1.6 Scorpion Roller Rokers FMR 65mm TB BBk Equal Lenth Shorty Headers Billit Fuel Pressure Regulator (45Lbs) Under Drive Pullies Moroso Cold Air MSD Blaster TFI Coil X-Pipe with 2 chamber Flowmaster Cobra water pump pully 34 Degree Total Timing with spout out Short Belt No Air Silencer Hurst Short Throw Shifter Taylor 8.8 Blue Wires 3.8 Taurus Electric Fan 3.08 Gears (soon 3.55's) 19# Injectors (soon 24lb) Stock mass air

06-27-2002, 12:28 AM	#4
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	It will not change your duration or your lift. The cam is exactly the same. It will change the relationship between the pistons and the valves, as far as when they open and close. generally speaking, advancing the cam lowers the power range rpm, and brings the power in sooner. Retarding the cam does the opposite. The engine will start to develop power later, but will last longer. When advancing or retarding by as much as 4 degrees, you are only changing the location of the power band by 300 or 400 rpms. The best way to determine the best camshaft placement for a specific engine is try it in different positions, and do a compression test with it in each. The best location will give you the highest compression. That is where your combination of parts will work the best with that cam. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

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