Question about stock cam specs

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Originally posted by WADS56
That is some great info You will never feel 3hp on the butt dyno but it is still good to know. Where do you find this information? If you don't mind me asking.

I don't mind at all!

I have the general info and most of the numbers in my head, but when I need specific numbers, and can't remember them, the best source of specs I have is a book called "The Official Ford Mustang 5.0 Technical Reference & Performance Handbook, 1979 through 1993", by Al Kirschenbaum (Ford Racing part #M-1832-Z4). For example, I knew most of the info I gave in this thread by memory, but I double checked for the full part numbers, and the difference in degrees (I was thinking it was 8). I also thought the E8's lost 4 hp over the E5's, but the book says 3 hp.

It's an excellent book, and has alot of really good information, as well as specific stats. Another good example is the GT-40P heads vs. the GT-40's. I knew the GT-40P's were redesigned, with smaller combustion chambers, and a smaller exhaust valve, and required a different exhaust, but it was just a month ago that I discovered that even with the smaller exhaust valve, they still flow better than the GT-40 heads they replaced. I learned that by reading the book. I highly recommend it.

Take care,
-Chris