Opinions on this combo

smokedchevy · 10-06-2005, 01:59 AM

I agree with Jester. Do it once and do it right. He also told me once, as I was thinking of buying cheap Chinese cylinder heads, "Speed costs money, how fast do you want to go?"

Go with the stud mount rockers. Some nice extruded or billet aluminum. I have the Ford motorsport rockers. They rock!! Get it? Seriously, the engine spins to 6500 rpm with a 560 lift solid lifter cam and I've had no problems.

skiwesser · 10-09-2005, 06:02 AM

Well, now I think I'm gonna just go with Edelbrock Performer and forget about "valve float".
I sure can't stretch budget to make the Trick Flow CNC'd heads a realality, what are they like $2000.

~The Jester~ · 10-09-2005, 07:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokedchevy

Seriously, the engine spins to 6500 rpm with a 560 lift solid lifter cam and I've had no problems.

I'm running Trick Flow 1.7 rockers with ALOT more lift than that. Shifting at 7,500 RPM.

smokedchevy · 10-09-2005, 11:34 PM

7,500 rpm and more lift than me? I wish I had your car!! I'd be happy with an 11.99!! And my car's a trailer queen.

skiwesser · 10-23-2005, 02:04 AM

Well, after a lot of phone calls and lost sleep, I bought AFR 165's stud mount & 1.6 RR's. Now I gotta decide on the Trick Flow #1 cam or a custom grind? Any suggestions?
Why do comp cams cost so much?
Like $370??

~The Jester~ · 10-23-2005, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skiwesser

Well, after a lot of phone calls and lost sleep, I bought AFR 165's stud mount & 1.6 RR's. Now I gotta decide on the Trick Flow #1 cam or a custom grind? Any suggestions?
Why do comp cams cost so much?
Like $370??

I vote custom grind. Cam Motion "dahn nare" in Lousianna (www.cammotion.com) will fix you right up. Be prepared though, they'll want to know EVERYTHING about the car. Cubes, intake, heads, headers, trans, gear ratios, tire size, etc etc.

Glad to see you went with a good set of heads. You WON'T be sorry about that decision!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by smokedchevy

7,500 rpm and more lift than me? I wish I had your car!! I'd be happy with an 11.99!! And my car's a trailer queen.

You mean the Falcon? I love that old school shyt. I'd trade my Stang for a Fairlane/Galaxie TODAY! It'd have to be the RIGHT Fairlane, but there's not a doubt in my mind.

I leave the line at 6000, shift at 7500, and she's still pulling hard. John (owner of Canfield heads) said to shift at 7700 and see what happens, but I'm a bit chicken to wind her up that hard.

10-09-2005, 06:02 AM	#2
skiwesser Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: rock hill,S.C. 29730 Posts: 420	Re: Opinions on this combo Well, now I think I'm gonna just go with Edelbrock Performer and forget about "valve float". I sure can't stretch budget to make the Trick Flow CNC'd heads a realality, what are they like $2000. __________________ 88 GT: subs,pullies, 1 3/4 longtubes, flowmasters, AFR 165's,T,F #1 cam,Thyphoon intake, 24# inj., 73mm C&L,65mmT.B., 190LPH pump, Eagle sir rods, forged pistons in a newly rebuilt 306. DYNO TUNED TO 300.97 RWHP 337RWTQ

10-09-2005, 11:34 PM	#4
smokedchevy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: ventura,CA Posts: 438	Re: Opinions on this combo 7,500 rpm and more lift than me? I wish I had your car!! I'd be happy with an 11.99!! And my car's a trailer queen. __________________ 92 GT, 4:10 gears, centerforce clutch, 6# powerdyne blower, bbk h-pipe, flowmasters 65 Mustang 13.50 107mph 3000' ALt. 65 Falcon Straight Axle Drag Car

10-23-2005, 02:04 AM	#5
skiwesser Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: rock hill,S.C. 29730 Posts: 420	Re: Opinions on this combo Well, after a lot of phone calls and lost sleep, I bought AFR 165's stud mount & 1.6 RR's. Now I gotta decide on the Trick Flow #1 cam or a custom grind? Any suggestions? Why do comp cams cost so much? Like $370?? __________________ 88 GT: subs,pullies, 1 3/4 longtubes, flowmasters, AFR 165's,T,F #1 cam,Thyphoon intake, 24# inj., 73mm C&L,65mmT.B., 190LPH pump, Eagle sir rods, forged pistons in a newly rebuilt 306. DYNO TUNED TO 300.97 RWHP 337RWTQ

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10-06-2005, 01:59 AM	#1
smokedchevy Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: ventura,CA Posts: 438	Re: Opinions on this combo I agree with Jester. Do it once and do it right. He also told me once, as I was thinking of buying cheap Chinese cylinder heads, "Speed costs money, how fast do you want to go?" Go with the stud mount rockers. Some nice extruded or billet aluminum. I have the Ford motorsport rockers. They rock!! Get it? Seriously, the engine spins to 6500 rpm with a 560 lift solid lifter cam and I've had no problems. __________________ 92 GT, 4:10 gears, centerforce clutch, 6# powerdyne blower, bbk h-pipe, flowmasters 65 Mustang 13.50 107mph 3000' ALt. 65 Falcon Straight Axle Drag Car