Changing firing order and cam selection

BigMoose · 01-05-2003, 06:27 PM

I have a 65 289 block that I have just rebuilt, and I was wondering about changing the firing order on it to the 351w firing order. I read something about putting more even stress on the crank. IS that true?? Does it really matter??

AND has anybody had trouble with any comp cam extreme energy cams in an engine with press in rocker arm studs?? Or have anything good or bad to say about those cams? I will be using stock, gasket matched heads, and am thinking that the xe262 cam (262/270 218/224 .493/.500 110 LSA) will be about the biggest and hopefully the best cam with these heads.

Thanks for the help.

PKRWUD · 01-05-2003, 07:16 PM

It is true that the regular firing order places more stress on the last crank journal.

You would be foolish, IMO, to install any cam without first switching to screw in studs.

Take care,
~Chris

01-05-2003, 06:27 PM	#1
BigMoose Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Spokane WA Posts: 1	Changing firing order and cam selection I have a 65 289 block that I have just rebuilt, and I was wondering about changing the firing order on it to the 351w firing order. I read something about putting more even stress on the crank. IS that true?? Does it really matter?? AND has anybody had trouble with any comp cam extreme energy cams in an engine with press in rocker arm studs?? Or have anything good or bad to say about those cams? I will be using stock, gasket matched heads, and am thinking that the xe262 cam (262/270 218/224 .493/.500 110 LSA) will be about the biggest and hopefully the best cam with these heads. Thanks for the help. __________________ -BigMoose 65 Fairlane Sport Coupe 289 + .040 and 302 crank Drive it like you stole it!!!!

01-05-2003, 07:16 PM	#2
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	It is true that the regular firing order places more stress on the last crank journal. You would be foolish, IMO, to install any cam without first switching to screw in studs. Take care, ~Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!