head/cam question for a stock shortblock motor

StockRustang · 09-03-2005, 02:14 PM

i have a 308, basically a stock rebuilt type of deal.
i was wondering what would be the best head/cam combo to run with it? i have a comp cam right now, .512/.512 lift (the higher duration one). but i might be selling it to my friend.

im looking at 2 heads in particular, TFS twisted wedge and the Jegs casting 2.02's ( 2.02/1.60, 58cc, 170cc intake, clears stock pistons with up to .550 lift cam). obviously im looking at both for piston to valve clearance, i like the idea of the jegs heads being 58cc opposed to the trickflows that are 61cc. as far as cams, will what i have work out good with this setup? im thinking about selling the comp and just going to FTI for a custom grind. my goal with the car is somewhere in the 11's on HP.
car is basically full suspension, GMS rear controll arms, 50/50's, 90/10's with 4cyl springs up front stock in rear, PA k-member & A-Arms, 8.8 with 4.10 and a spool, backed by a t-5 on a 26'' slick.

with the given info what would work out best for me?
all opinions welcomed.

Dark_5.0 · 09-03-2005, 05:59 PM

If you want 11's on motor you wont be able to take any short cuts. Nice ported aluminum heads. AFR 185's, Canfields, Trick flow's etc......You will need a big runner intake like the trick flow or systemax or edelbrock and a custom cam as well as 1 3/4 long tube headers and good exhaust.

I think I could hit 11's with an aggressive custom cam, a bigger intake and 4.30 gears.

StockRustang · 09-03-2005, 06:56 PM

thing is, piston to valve clearence, thats why i was looking at the twisted wedge or jegs heads. though its a 308, its just a stock rebuilt basically, stock style flat top pistons etc. so doenst make gobbs of compression so would i even need a head like a 185?
oh and btw, its carburated. i'll either be running a weiand stealth or a performer rpm, still havent decided. with a 650 demon.

Ieatcamaros · 09-04-2005, 08:11 AM

I'd get the twisted wedge heads and put a vic. jr intake on it. Then when you get the dough, get the trick flows ported.

StockRustang · 09-08-2005, 08:26 PM

screw it, ill just pop new pistons in it and get different heads.
they dont make those trickflow pistons for .040 over as far as i know.
now time to decide which ones.

09-03-2005, 02:14 PM	#1
StockRustang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chitown Posts: 39	head/cam question for a stock shortblock motor i have a 308, basically a stock rebuilt type of deal. i was wondering what would be the best head/cam combo to run with it? i have a comp cam right now, .512/.512 lift (the higher duration one). but i might be selling it to my friend. im looking at 2 heads in particular, TFS twisted wedge and the Jegs casting 2.02's ( 2.02/1.60, 58cc, 170cc intake, clears stock pistons with up to .550 lift cam). obviously im looking at both for piston to valve clearance, i like the idea of the jegs heads being 58cc opposed to the trickflows that are 61cc. as far as cams, will what i have work out good with this setup? im thinking about selling the comp and just going to FTI for a custom grind. my goal with the car is somewhere in the 11's on HP. car is basically full suspension, GMS rear controll arms, 50/50's, 90/10's with 4cyl springs up front stock in rear, PA k-member & A-Arms, 8.8 with 4.10 and a spool, backed by a t-5 on a 26'' slick. with the given info what would work out best for me? all opinions welcomed. __________________ 85 GT-currently: 8.8 with 4.10 and richmond spool, 31spline strange axles, Ties, GMS rear controll arms, stock rear springs, 50/50's, 90/10's up front with 4cyl springs, PA K-member and A-arms, and a motor i still cant decide what to do with.

09-03-2005, 05:59 PM	#2
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Re: head/cam question for a stock shortblock motor If you want 11's on motor you wont be able to take any short cuts. Nice ported aluminum heads. AFR 185's, Canfields, Trick flow's etc......You will need a big runner intake like the trick flow or systemax or edelbrock and a custom cam as well as 1 3/4 long tube headers and good exhaust. I think I could hit 11's with an aggressive custom cam, a bigger intake and 4.30 gears. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

09-03-2005, 06:56 PM	#3
StockRustang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chitown Posts: 39	Re: head/cam question for a stock shortblock motor thing is, piston to valve clearence, thats why i was looking at the twisted wedge or jegs heads. though its a 308, its just a stock rebuilt basically, stock style flat top pistons etc. so doenst make gobbs of compression so would i even need a head like a 185? oh and btw, its carburated. i'll either be running a weiand stealth or a performer rpm, still havent decided. with a 650 demon. __________________ 85 GT-currently: 8.8 with 4.10 and richmond spool, 31spline strange axles, Ties, GMS rear controll arms, stock rear springs, 50/50's, 90/10's up front with 4cyl springs, PA K-member and A-arms, and a motor i still cant decide what to do with.

09-04-2005, 08:11 AM	#4
Ieatcamaros Domestic Rice really sucks! Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: KY Posts: 973	Re: head/cam question for a stock shortblock motor I'd get the twisted wedge heads and put a vic. jr intake on it. Then when you get the dough, get the trick flows ported. __________________ The sig says it all.

09-08-2005, 08:26 PM	#5
StockRustang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Chitown Posts: 39	Re: head/cam question for a stock shortblock motor screw it, ill just pop new pistons in it and get different heads. they dont make those trickflow pistons for .040 over as far as i know. now time to decide which ones. __________________ 85 GT-currently: 8.8 with 4.10 and richmond spool, 31spline strange axles, Ties, GMS rear controll arms, stock rear springs, 50/50's, 90/10's up front with 4cyl springs, PA K-member and A-arms, and a motor i still cant decide what to do with.

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