When to shift with stock cam

vetteeatr · 01-31-2002, 11:04 AM

Knda self explanatory

Just wondering where should I shift at with a stock cam

Some windsor senior heads and stock intake

Around 5200?

Stang Runner · 01-31-2002, 12:02 PM

I would try a few My car liked it at 5400-5500 with stuff like headers And good EX.

fiveohpatrol · 01-31-2002, 01:12 PM

i'd go a little bit higher, but not much, maybe 5300-5400.

the best way to tell is at the strip, go up with shift points until you slow down, then you'll know

by the way, is this on the factory tach or an aftermarket one? because when my autometer is at 5400, my factory one is about 5800. Just something to think about

302 LX Eric · 01-31-2002, 01:24 PM

Track / dyno is a good place to see where you're making power.

Keep in mind that the stock cam is not meant for high rpm power, rather more low-mid end torque. 5200-5300 is a good starting point.

Good luck,
E

StreetStang37 · 02-01-2002, 04:52 AM

I use to shift at 5200 and used to trap at 98.2mph but shifting at 4950-5000 I trap at 99.4mph.

StreetStang37 · 02-01-2002, 04:55 AM

Actually I used to shift at 5300 rpm but I definately trap better now shifting at 4950-5000

Dark Knight · 02-01-2002, 12:56 PM

with the AFR heads, stock cam and 1.7's... I shift at 6000.. might go higher since it looked like the HP was peaking there on the dyno... of you have good heads... you should be able to pull to 5500-6000... btw, the tach in my 84 is right on... ;-)

01-31-2002, 11:04 AM	#1
vetteeatr Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Olney, Illinois, USA Posts: 212	When to shift with stock cam Knda self explanatory Just wondering where should I shift at with a stock cam Some windsor senior heads and stock intake Around 5200?

01-31-2002, 12:02 PM	#2
Stang Runner Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Walker, MI, USA Posts: 1,202	I would try a few My car liked it at 5400-5500 with stuff like headers And good EX. __________________ Engine: steel mounts, Under drive pulleys, K&N, GT-40 Intake ported Lower, No power steering, No A/C, Mac cold intake, 65MM TB, 255 Fuel pump, 24's, AFR 165 58cc, Rocker Arms 1.7with the stock Cam, 1 5/8 short headers, offRoad X-pipe Drive Train: 3.55, T-5 with a Pro 5.0 shifter 12.656@107.71MPH See It at www.T-racing.com/mustang.htm

01-31-2002, 01:12 PM	#3
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	i'd go a little bit higher, but not much, maybe 5300-5400. the best way to tell is at the strip, go up with shift points until you slow down, then you'll know by the way, is this on the factory tach or an aftermarket one? because when my autometer is at 5400, my factory one is about 5800. Just something to think about __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

01-31-2002, 01:24 PM	#4
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Track / dyno is a good place to see where you're making power. Keep in mind that the stock cam is not meant for high rpm power, rather more low-mid end torque. 5200-5300 is a good starting point. Good luck, E __________________ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe - 40,750 miles 331 cu. in. / Tremec 3550 / BFG Drag Radials 12.22 @ 114.31 mph - w/1.89 60'

02-01-2002, 04:52 AM	#5
StreetStang37 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: San Jose, California USA Posts: 275	I use to shift at 5200 and used to trap at 98.2mph but shifting at 4950-5000 I trap at 99.4mph. __________________ 1993 Grabber Blue Mustang GT Trick Flow Heads, Street Heat intake, 3/8in spacer, E303, TFS 1.7rr & 6.75 pushrods, Holley 190lph fuel pump, 24# injectors & sample tube, SVO timing chain, Aeromotive AFPR, 180* t-stat, 2 5/8 Auto Meter mech fuel pressure gauge, K&N, March Ram Air & Pullies, 73mm C&L MAF, Edelbrock 65mm TB & EGR, 1 5/8in Equal Length Super Competition Hooker Headers, 2 1/2in H-Pipe w/hi-flow cats & Flowmaster 2 1/2in Cat-Back Exhaust, FlowTech Cut-Outs, Nitto DR's, 3.73 gears, FMS Aluminum DriveShaft, Pro 5.0 Shifter, Pro-Shift Lite, 8.5mm MSD Super Cunductor Plug Wires, PowerSlot rotors, PowerMaster 140amp Alt., LX lights, Cobra R hood w/SVO scoop, Saleen spoiler, Cobra Bumper, 3in chrome tips.

02-01-2002, 04:55 AM	#6
StreetStang37 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: San Jose, California USA Posts: 275	Actually I used to shift at 5300 rpm but I definately trap better now shifting at 4950-5000

02-01-2002, 12:56 PM	#7
Dark Knight Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Az Posts: 854	with the AFR heads, stock cam and 1.7's... I shift at 6000.. might go higher since it looked like the HP was peaking there on the dyno... of you have good heads... you should be able to pull to 5500-6000... btw, the tach in my 84 is right on... ;-) __________________ 84 convt,roller 302,AFR's, performer 3.55's, underdrives BBK shorties stock cam, 1.7's 13.58@102.84 and a '68 stang .. project 8 sec street car... 557 big block + N20 :-) http://members.cox.net/darkknight302/68nwrear.jpg

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