Which CAM is good for me?

chrismc101 · 10-17-2006, 10:11 AM

Hi everybody. My baby is a 1986 GT 5.0 I'm currently sitting at 265 wrhp.

I wanna upgrade my cam, but I don't be to go CAMzilla or real harsh of a cam. Do anybody got any ideas for me or is it even worth upgrading my cam. What are the avdvantages going with a different cam other than stock cam? Help me out stangers.

rwhite65 · 10-17-2006, 10:38 AM

If you could post the details about your car and all of its mods, they will be able to help you out a lot more.
Ryan

chrismc101 · 10-17-2006, 10:58 AM

OK, gotcha.

MAC CAI,
MAC shorty headers
BBK 65mm throttle body
BBK underdrive pullies

3.73 gears
Flowmaster 2 chamber 2 1/2 exahust system
BBK offroad H-pipes
subframer connectors

Haven't done too many mods as of yet; as you can see.

Rev · 10-17-2006, 11:13 AM

The easiest and best (IMHO) way for good info and expert advice for a cam is to call the Comp Cams or Crane help line and give them all your info. They will then be able to pin point the exact cam that best suits your need. You can then order it form Summit or Jegs with the confidence that you're getting the right one for your application and at a good price.

Rev

Unit 5302 · 10-17-2006, 04:42 PM

The "best" performing cam for you right now is the stock cam. Your intake and heads both need work before you start thinking about doing cam upgrades.

Coupe50h · 10-18-2006, 02:28 PM

Yep, what unit said.
also camzilla would require notched pistons for clearance, a cam that big would slow you down with those heads.
there is a guy on stangnet running 12.50's with a stock cam, he has the cam retarded 4 degrees, and tuned it well,
i got a cam mainly cuz i like the lopey sound, but ported my heads and upgraded my valvesprings to work with it. If you gotta have a cam, i recomend the e-cam since it is smog legal, and doesnt hurt driveability too much.

Dark_5.0 · 10-18-2006, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Unit 5302

The "best" performing cam for you right now is the stock cam. Your intake and heads both need work before you start thinking about doing cam upgrades.

Yep,

You can put 280 to the wheels and run 12's with the stock cam.

82 GT · 10-19-2006, 04:00 PM

I doubt you have 265rwhp with those mods....sorry

1979bruiser · 10-19-2006, 04:16 PM

in a recent modified mustangs magazine they dyno tested a 86 w/ very similar mods w/mass air conversion and it laid down 200 rwhp.as far as cams go start w/ a 87-92 ho short block and and do basic upgrades and next winter ( if your on a budget like myself ) put it in.86's have poor heads, no valve releifs in the pistons and a torque cam. just my opinion.

82 GT · 10-19-2006, 05:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1979bruiser

in a recent modified mustangs magazine they dyno tested a 86 w/ very similar mods w/mass air conversion and it laid down 200 rwhp.as far as cams go start w/ a 87-92 ho short block and and do basic upgrades and next winter ( if your on a budget like myself ) put it in.86's have poor heads, no valve releifs in the pistons and a torque cam. just my opinion.

200rwhp is a far cry from his claimed 265rwhp. How was this figure arrived at.....chassis dyno, engine dyno program. I just can't see it happening with those crappy '86 heads..I can't
At least get a set of E7's on there

Unit 5302 · 10-19-2006, 06:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1979bruiser

in a recent modified mustangs magazine they dyno tested a 86 w/ very similar mods w/mass air conversion and it laid down 200 rwhp.as far as cams go start w/ a 87-92 ho short block and and do basic upgrades and next winter ( if your on a budget like myself ) put it in.86's have poor heads, no valve releifs in the pistons and a torque cam. just my opinion.

Just for the record, the 1985 4bbl GT's, the 1986 SEFI GT's and the 1987-1988 non MAF 5.0s have the same HO roller camshaft.

1979bruiser · 10-19-2006, 06:28 PM

ok my bad.

10-17-2006, 10:11 AM	#1
chrismc101 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 35	Which CAM is good for me? Hi everybody. My baby is a 1986 GT 5.0 I'm currently sitting at 265 wrhp. I wanna upgrade my cam, but I don't be to go CAMzilla or real harsh of a cam. Do anybody got any ideas for me or is it even worth upgrading my cam. What are the avdvantages going with a different cam other than stock cam? Help me out stangers.

10-17-2006, 10:38 AM	#2
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: Which CAM is good for me? If you could post the details about your car and all of its mods, they will be able to help you out a lot more. Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

10-17-2006, 10:58 AM	#3
chrismc101 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 35	Re: Which CAM is good for me? OK, gotcha. MAC CAI, MAC shorty headers BBK 65mm throttle body BBK underdrive pullies 3.73 gears Flowmaster 2 chamber 2 1/2 exahust system BBK offroad H-pipes subframer connectors Haven't done too many mods as of yet; as you can see.

10-17-2006, 11:13 AM	#4
Rev Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 3,887	Re: Which CAM is good for me? The easiest and best (IMHO) way for good info and expert advice for a cam is to call the Comp Cams or Crane help line and give them all your info. They will then be able to pin point the exact cam that best suits your need. You can then order it form Summit or Jegs with the confidence that you're getting the right one for your application and at a good price. 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

10-17-2006, 04:42 PM	#5
Unit 5302 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 5,246	Re: Which CAM is good for me? The "best" performing cam for you right now is the stock cam. Your intake and heads both need work before you start thinking about doing cam upgrades.

10-18-2006, 02:28 PM	#6
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	Re: Which CAM is good for me? Yep, what unit said. also camzilla would require notched pistons for clearance, a cam that big would slow you down with those heads. there is a guy on stangnet running 12.50's with a stock cam, he has the cam retarded 4 degrees, and tuned it well, i got a cam mainly cuz i like the lopey sound, but ported my heads and upgraded my valvesprings to work with it. If you gotta have a cam, i recomend the e-cam since it is smog legal, and doesnt hurt driveability too much. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

10-19-2006, 04:00 PM	#8
82 GT Import Slayer Join Date: May 1999 Posts: 2,241	Re: Which CAM is good for me? I doubt you have 265rwhp with those mods....sorry __________________ '82 GT 351W (.060)Comp Cams 274* Extreme Energy cam, ported & polished heads w/ 1.94/1.60 valves 10.3:1 flat top pistons,stealth intake, Mallory dizzy,Holley 750dp carb, BBK shorties,Flowmaster exhaust,C-4 with 3700 stall converter, B&M pro shifter,8.8 rear, 4:10's, subframes, electric fan, powermaster alternator, 4 core radiator.

10-19-2006, 04:16 PM	#9
1979bruiser Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: budds creek md Posts: 100	Re: Which CAM is good for me? in a recent modified mustangs magazine they dyno tested a 86 w/ very similar mods w/mass air conversion and it laid down 200 rwhp.as far as cams go start w/ a 87-92 ho short block and and do basic upgrades and next winter ( if your on a budget like myself ) put it in.86's have poor heads, no valve releifs in the pistons and a torque cam. just my opinion.

10-19-2006, 06:28 PM	#12
1979bruiser Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: budds creek md Posts: 100	Re: Which CAM is good for me? ok my bad.

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