need your help with cam selection - Page 2

Mach 1 · 01-21-2002, 12:38 AM

comp cams part no. 35-310-8

operating rpm range - 1500-5500

duration (advertised) - 270 Intake, 276 Ex.

duration @ .050 - 215 intake, 220 Ex.

lift with 1.6 - .533 intake, .540 ex.

LSA - 114

I have this cam, one of the reasons I can recommend it is from personal experience. I bought it in 1998, so maybe they changed partnumbers on thier website.

Green9550 · 01-21-2002, 08:55 AM

Mach 1, I've looked around on the comp cams web site to see it I could find a cam that would resemble that cam, I couldn't find one. I will call them today to if I have time. By the way, is your bottom end stock, mine is. Would that cam work with a stock bottom end? Thanks for the info.

Musky, I am going to try to call FTI today, I will tell you what he told me about cam selection. I also tried to find specs on the crane cam 2031, it wasn't listed on their site. Do you know the specs? Thanks for the help.

-Billy

Mach 1 · 01-21-2002, 12:26 PM

Yes, my bottom end is stock. They (comp. cams) might have changed the part numbers around? They make MANY 5.0 liter cams and Im sure they have that grind if not something similar.

The best thing to do is get a catalog from them. Try ordering a catalog from the web site, a lot of times they are free.

Green9550 · 01-21-2002, 09:14 PM

Well, I finally got a hold of Ed Curtis. I told him about my combo and about the heads that I have. He said it would take a couple of days to get some numbers for the cam. He also said the cam would be $325 sent to your door.

My car is an automatic and has to be able to get through emissions test every other year, so my cam probably wouldn't be anything like the cam that you get. It would be best to call him (401-828-9302) and tell him what you have and what you want. He is very nice and easy to understand. He is hard to get a hold of, so he says to call around 7:30. The cam is a little expencive, but very worth it, I think.

Thanks for all the help on this subject.

-Billy

Mustangbelle306 · 01-22-2002, 08:42 AM

Wow what a sucky price! I paid a little over $400 for my Xtreme Energy cam AND lifters, sent to the machine shop door...

I agree with the advice about the alphabet cams, hell my block cam with a E303 with less than 2k, and I handed it over to my buddy for a tank of gas

Like I've told you before, I went with a dual pattern cam with 500+ lift from Comp Cams, and am REALLY happy with it (on my SN-95) I've also heard good things about the Trick #1 and the Steeda #19...you just have to decide what characteristics you want (low end or high end etc) first. I personally would have stayed with the 1.6 rockers though...

Remember its all your call, and let us know what you decide!

Mach 1 · 01-22-2002, 09:39 AM

Belle, I cant believe your running that fairly large cam. with ported stock heads?

I just get the feeling your car is a real dog down low. Is it sluggish on the bottom end?

Mustangbelle306 · 01-22-2002, 11:11 AM

Not at all actually, maybe thanks to the 4.10s. Could be better, but I can't afford my heads right now, and I've lost interest in the car now that riding season is getting closer. I mean, I want to upgrade them eventually, but its way on the back burner for now. I'll just be happy when it runs right

Green9550 · 01-22-2002, 12:02 PM

Hey Mustangbelle306, how did your car run with the new cam. Did you get a chip or did your car idle and run fine. I have heard a lot of people say that the SN-95 computers really suck when you change heads and cam. What should I do about this? Thanks

-Billy

Mustangbelle306 · 01-22-2002, 12:25 PM

Honestly I can't say for sure yet, because my idle has been bumped too low, and I've been having stalling problems thanks to the same moron at the machine shop. Once we put it back to where it was IDLING FINE PREVIOUSLY

I'll let you know for sure what's going on with it.

A chip probably wouldn't hurt anyways, especially if your check engine light is on bc of an off road H or X pipe. Personally, I'm reinstalling my cats, but having a chip custom done may be worth it if you have the dough. People are usually split on their opinion of chips..I'd consult with a trusted mechanic.

Mach 1 · 01-22-2002, 01:50 PM

How did they "bump" your idle to low?

If they just turned the idle adjust screw on the throttle body, you can turn it back up. As there is no other way to "bump" your idle without a computer chip, or with an Air idle bypass valve add on that I know of?

Green9550 · 01-23-2002, 09:39 PM

Where is the idle adjust screw on the throttle body? Is there anything else I should know about, like tuning that I can do without getting a chip? I will adventually get a chip, I just want to know what i should do to try and cure some tuning issues. Thanks

-Billy

Mach 1 · 01-24-2002, 01:03 AM

No, theres not much you can do, set the timing, and keep the parts fresh (plugs, wires, cap , rotor, PVC valve, filters, etc...)

An adjustable fuel pressure regulater and a fuel pressure gauge can help some, but you dont need a computer chip.

i dont have one, and many others as well.

interesting...belle says she loves her cam and recommends it...yet her car runs like crap?

01-21-2002, 12:38 AM	#21
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	comp cams part no. 35-310-8 operating rpm range - 1500-5500 duration (advertised) - 270 Intake, 276 Ex. duration @ .050 - 215 intake, 220 Ex. lift with 1.6 - .533 intake, .540 ex. LSA - 114 I have this cam, one of the reasons I can recommend it is from personal experience. I bought it in 1998, so maybe they changed partnumbers on thier website. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

01-21-2002, 08:55 AM	#22
Green9550 Resident Redneck Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cecil County, MD Posts: 165	Mach 1, I've looked around on the comp cams web site to see it I could find a cam that would resemble that cam, I couldn't find one. I will call them today to if I have time. By the way, is your bottom end stock, mine is. Would that cam work with a stock bottom end? Thanks for the info. Musky, I am going to try to call FTI today, I will tell you what he told me about cam selection. I also tried to find specs on the crane cam 2031, it wasn't listed on their site. Do you know the specs? Thanks for the help. -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

01-21-2002, 12:26 PM	#23
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	Yes, my bottom end is stock. They (comp. cams) might have changed the part numbers around? They make MANY 5.0 liter cams and Im sure they have that grind if not something similar. The best thing to do is get a catalog from them. Try ordering a catalog from the web site, a lot of times they are free. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

01-21-2002, 09:14 PM	#24
Green9550 Resident Redneck Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cecil County, MD Posts: 165	Well, I finally got a hold of Ed Curtis. I told him about my combo and about the heads that I have. He said it would take a couple of days to get some numbers for the cam. He also said the cam would be $325 sent to your door. My car is an automatic and has to be able to get through emissions test every other year, so my cam probably wouldn't be anything like the cam that you get. It would be best to call him (401-828-9302) and tell him what you have and what you want. He is very nice and easy to understand. He is hard to get a hold of, so he says to call around 7:30. The cam is a little expencive, but very worth it, I think. Thanks for all the help on this subject. -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

01-22-2002, 09:39 AM	#26
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	Belle, I cant believe your running that fairly large cam. with ported stock heads? I just get the feeling your car is a real dog down low. Is it sluggish on the bottom end? __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

01-22-2002, 08:42 AM	#25
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	Wow what a sucky price! I paid a little over $400 for my Xtreme Energy cam AND lifters, sent to the machine shop door... I agree with the advice about the alphabet cams, hell my block cam with a E303 with less than 2k, and I handed it over to my buddy for a tank of gas Like I've told you before, I went with a dual pattern cam with 500+ lift from Comp Cams, and am REALLY happy with it (on my SN-95) I've also heard good things about the Trick #1 and the Steeda #19...you just have to decide what characteristics you want (low end or high end etc) first. I personally would have stayed with the 1.6 rockers though... Remember its all your call, and let us know what you decide!

01-22-2002, 11:11 AM	#27
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	Not at all actually, maybe thanks to the 4.10s. Could be better, but I can't afford my heads right now, and I've lost interest in the car now that riding season is getting closer. I mean, I want to upgrade them eventually, but its way on the back burner for now. I'll just be happy when it runs right

01-22-2002, 12:02 PM	#28
Green9550 Resident Redneck Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cecil County, MD Posts: 165	Hey Mustangbelle306, how did your car run with the new cam. Did you get a chip or did your car idle and run fine. I have heard a lot of people say that the SN-95 computers really suck when you change heads and cam. What should I do about this? Thanks -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

01-22-2002, 12:25 PM	#29
Mustangbelle306 Yay for Chickys Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 1,532	Honestly I can't say for sure yet, because my idle has been bumped too low, and I've been having stalling problems thanks to the same moron at the machine shop. Once we put it back to where it was IDLING FINE PREVIOUSLY I'll let you know for sure what's going on with it. A chip probably wouldn't hurt anyways, especially if your check engine light is on bc of an off road H or X pipe. Personally, I'm reinstalling my cats, but having a chip custom done may be worth it if you have the dough. People are usually split on their opinion of chips..I'd consult with a trusted mechanic.

01-22-2002, 01:50 PM	#30
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	How did they "bump" your idle to low? If they just turned the idle adjust screw on the throttle body, you can turn it back up. As there is no other way to "bump" your idle without a computer chip, or with an Air idle bypass valve add on that I know of? __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

01-23-2002, 09:39 PM	#31
Green9550 Resident Redneck Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Cecil County, MD Posts: 165	Where is the idle adjust screw on the throttle body? Is there anything else I should know about, like tuning that I can do without getting a chip? I will adventually get a chip, I just want to know what i should do to try and cure some tuning issues. Thanks -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

01-24-2002, 01:03 AM	#32
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	No, theres not much you can do, set the timing, and keep the parts fresh (plugs, wires, cap , rotor, PVC valve, filters, etc...) An adjustable fuel pressure regulater and a fuel pressure gauge can help some, but you dont need a computer chip. i dont have one, and many others as well. interesting...belle says she loves her cam and recommends it...yet her car runs like crap? __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

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