What cam? Crane, Compcam or trickflow

homeroV8 · 11-24-2002, 07:49 PM

This is my combo: GT-40p, cobra intake, 65tb, MAC p-headers, catback and o/r h-pipe. I guess I´ll need a cam to take most benefit, keeping decent idle and low end but strong medium range, and not messing with the computer or 1:6 rockers.
What your opinions on the trickflow TFS-51402000, Crane 2030 (or 2031) and Compcam XE-274HR?
Will I need stronger valve springs (than gt-40ps from Summit}?

I intend to install heads, header and cam first; intake, 65 tb later. Any problem? (not enough money to do it at once...)

I would really appreciate any comments.

srv1 · 11-24-2002, 08:21 PM

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Originally posted by homeroV8
This is my combo: GT-40p, cobra intake, 65tb, MAC p-headers, catback and o/r h-pipe. I guess I´ll need a cam to take most benefit, keeping decent idle and low end but strong medium range, and not messing with the computer or 1:6 rockers.
What your opinions on the trickflow TFS-51402000, Crane 2030 (or 2031) and Compcam XE-274HR?
Will I need stronger valve springs (than gt-40ps from Summit}?

I intend to install heads, header and cam first; intake, 65 tb later. Any problem? (not enough money to do it at once...)

I would really appreciate any comments.

i would personally go with a custom grind cam from Anderson. i hear nothing but great things about them. when i build my motor, i will be giving them a call myself.

bottlebaby91 · 11-24-2002, 08:45 PM

What heads do you plan getting?
The cam i would use is and fms e303 for a decent idle, but a f303 for a rough idle. Both are great cams.

homeroV8 · 11-25-2002, 04:17 AM

I´ve heard E-303 have poor idle , uses to surge, (or is it the B-cam?). My heads are GT-40p, with little work.
Any experiences with these cams?
Thanks

Jeff Chambers · 11-25-2002, 07:51 AM

There's at least another 30hp available with that combination using anything but an E-303, 2031 or other typical off-the-shelf cam. A custom grind is => at most <= $100 more than an OTS cam. Go custom grind.

WADS56 · 11-25-2002, 08:32 AM

Yep I agree. Go with a custom

HiFlow5 0 · 11-25-2002, 08:32 AM

Another vote for a custom grind cam. I have also heard some people like the TFS cams too. What ever you do stay away form the e-cam or the Crane version of it, the 2040 cam. You won't be happy with it, take it from someone who has one.

11-24-2002, 07:49 PM	#1
homeroV8 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 37	What cam? Crane, Compcam or trickflow This is my combo: GT-40p, cobra intake, 65tb, MAC p-headers, catback and o/r h-pipe. I guess I´ll need a cam to take most benefit, keeping decent idle and low end but strong medium range, and not messing with the computer or 1:6 rockers. What your opinions on the trickflow TFS-51402000, Crane 2030 (or 2031) and Compcam XE-274HR? Will I need stronger valve springs (than gt-40ps from Summit}? I intend to install heads, header and cam first; intake, 65 tb later. Any problem? (not enough money to do it at once...) I would really appreciate any comments. __________________ black 95 GT, 5 speed, MAC catback, BBK o/r h-pipe, FMS 3:73, GT40P mildly ported and polished heads, MAC p-headers, roller rockers, mildly ported and polished cobra intake, XE270 comp cam, 65mm Tb, 77mm Pro-M.

11-25-2002, 04:17 AM	#4
homeroV8 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 37	I´ve heard E-303 have poor idle , uses to surge, (or is it the B-cam?). My heads are GT-40p, with little work. Any experiences with these cams? Thanks __________________ black 95 GT, 5 speed, MAC catback, BBK o/r h-pipe, FMS 3:73, GT40P mildly ported and polished heads, MAC p-headers, roller rockers, mildly ported and polished cobra intake, XE270 comp cam, 65mm Tb, 77mm Pro-M.

11-25-2002, 07:51 AM	#5
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	There's at least another 30hp available with that combination using anything but an E-303, 2031 or other typical off-the-shelf cam. A custom grind is => at most <= $100 more than an OTS cam. Go custom grind. __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"

11-25-2002, 08:32 AM	#6
WADS56 gear banger Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: CHICAGO Posts: 1,144	Yep I agree. Go with a custom __________________ 79 Hatch: NA 347, Stage 2 Canfield Heads, Victor JR. Intake, Blueprinted Holley 750 HP, Solid Roller Cam, Shooting for 10's on motor 93 LX: Tremec, dual friction clutch, fms flywheel, Hedman shorties, O/R H-pipe Ricer hater's club member #49

11-25-2002, 08:32 AM	#7
HiFlow5 0 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Springfield, Ma, usa Posts: 706	Another vote for a custom grind cam. I have also heard some people like the TFS cams too. What ever you do stay away form the e-cam or the Crane version of it, the 2040 cam. You won't be happy with it, take it from someone who has one. __________________ NewEngland Auto www.baystategearheads.com -91 Mustang Coupe, ex 4cyl (sold) -99 F150, 3" lift, 35" Procomps, Magnaflow exhaust

11-24-2002, 08:45 PM	#3
bottlebaby91 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 141	What heads do you plan getting? The cam i would use is and fms e303 for a decent idle, but a f303 for a rough idle. Both are great cams.

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